Weather Emergencies that affect the UK Flashcards
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1
Q
Weather Emergencies?
A
-Flash Floods: trapped in houses/falling trees, objects/ drowning
-Strong Winds: destroy buildings and trees
-Large Storms(hail,snow): Snowed in or out house/destroy cars/low visibility
-Heatwaves: heatstroke/skin cancer/dehydration
2
Q
Examples of weather emergencies that might happen in our area?
A
-Storms
-Strong Winds
-Wildfires
3
Q
What are things you can do to prepare for a weather emergency?
A
-Look at weather forecasts
-Valuables are safe
-Safe from emergency
-Ready for any temperature
-Flood gates/sand bags
-Drain in the floor for floods
4
Q
Where can you seek information about weather alert warnings?
A
-Met Office
-BBC
-Weather app on phone