Hurricane and Crisis Response
August, September and October are the most notorious months of hurricane season. While hurricane season runs from June 1 to Nov. 30, the peak each year typically occurs around Labor Day. What precautions should you consider when a storm is approaching? Remember, if ordered by authorities to evacuate, follow those directions to protect yourself from what could be the devastating effects of wind, rain and flooding.
1. A cyclone or tropical storm status is declared when a tropical low-pressure system has maximum sustained winds of _______ mph.
Correct Answer: 39–73
2. Historically, many fatalities occur from the storm surge flooding associated with a hurricane’s landfall.
Correct Answer: True
3. Hurricanes and tropical cyclones only occur in the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean and make landfall in the southeastern United States.
Correct Answer: False
4. What preparations should you take prior to any expected tropical storm or hurricane watches and warnings from authorities?
Correct Answer: All of the above
5. Where should a portable generator be located when used during any power outage?
Correct Answer: Outside, 20 feet away from any window or door with exhaust pointed away from home
6. The main hazard from the use of a portable generator is the possibility of _______.
Correct Answer: Carbon monoxide poisoning
7. Additional hazards from the use of portable generators are _______.
Correct Answer: All of the above
8. A hurricane that has been classified as Category 5 has maximum sustained winds of at least _______ mph.
Correct Answer: 157
9. After a hurricane, there is an increased hazard from disease-carrying insects due to standing water, and from reptiles because of loss of food sources and natural habitat.
Correct Answer: True
10. A tropical storm watch is issued when tropical storm-force conditions are anticipated within _______ hours.
Correct Answer: 48
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