2. Hurricane Quiz What should you and your family do to prepare for a hurricane? A. Build a Supply Kit B.Find out if you live in an evacuation zone B.Find out if you live in an evacuation zone C. Make a Disaster Plan D. All of the above

4. My Hurricane Checklist 1.Water 2.Canned Food 3. Batteries 4. Flashlight 5. Radio 6. First Aid Kit 7.Toys,Books, & Games Things to Remind Mom & Dad to do 1.Fill the car with Gas 2. Gather important papers 3.Charge cell phones 4.Cover the windows on your house with plywood or shutters 5. Evacuate if told to do so!!!!!!

5. Now you are ready to track some hurricanes!!!

6. Hurricane Related Websites hurricanes.gov flightscience.noaa.gov ready.gov/kids kidsgetaplan.com hurricanescience.org

7. Your Questions… Mrs. Perkins’ class at Rudolph Matas Elementary in Metairie, Louisiana asks… Mrs. Perkins’ class at Rudolph Matas Elementary in Metairie, Louisiana asks… Where in the world do most hurricanes/cyclones occur?

8. Tropical Cyclones Occur Over Tropical and Subtropical Waters Across the Globe Tropical cyclones tracks between 1985 and 2005

9. Tropical Cyclones Occur Over Tropical and Subtropical Waters Across the Globe Tropical cyclones tracks between 1985 and 2005 Two of the more active areas for hurricanes/typhoons are the eastern and western Pacific Ocean basins. Thankfully, the Atlantic averages slightly fewer hurricanes each year.

10. Your Questions… Ms. Lopez’s class at Hubenak Elementary in Louisiana asks… What was the speed of the fastest (Atlantic) hurricane on record?

11. Hurricanes Allen (1980) and Camille (1969) are tied with the highest sustained winds- 190 mph!! Allen Camille Both hurricanes were in the Gulf of Mexico!!! Yikes!! Both hurricanes were in the Gulf of Mexico!!! Yikes!!

12. Your Questions… Ms. Lopez’s class at Hubenak Elementary in Louisiana asks… 1.Are scientists working on ways to help prevent hurricanes? 2. Can they lower the temperature of the ocean water so they don't occur? 1.Are scientists working on ways to help prevent hurricanes? 2. Can they lower the temperature of the ocean water so they don't occur?

13. Your Questions… Ms. Rolf’s class at Westwood-Bales Elementary in Friendswood, Texas asks… Is there a way that hurricane can help us? Is there a way that hurricane can help us?

14. Yes, by producing beneficial rain! Just not too much please!! Yes, by producing beneficial rain! Just not too much please!! Rainfall across the world from tropical storms, hurricanes, and typhoons in 2005.

15. Your Questions… What made you think about becoming a scientist who studies hurricanes? Ms. Dixon’s class at Westwood- Bales Elementary in Friendswood, Texas asks…

16. Seeing the awesome power of nature and wanting to help others understand and prepare for natural disasters.

17. Your Questions… Is there a possibility to have two or three hurricanes form at the same time in the ocean? Mr. Valenzona’s class at Houston Gateway Academy in Houston, Texas asks…

18. NHC is often tracking more than one tropical storm or hurricane over the Atlantic or Eastern Pacific Ocean NHC is often tracking more than one tropical storm or hurricane over the Atlantic or Eastern Pacific Ocean In August 1998, 4 hurricanes were spinning over the Atlantic at the same time!

19. Your Questions… What would happen if the hurricane hit the National Hurricane Center? Mrs. McPhillip’s class at J. Larry Newton Elementary in Fairhope, Alabama asks…

20. South Florida and the National Hurricane Center is often in the path of a hurricanes! The NHC was built to withstand strong hurricanes, but we have a backup center in Washington, D.C. just in case!

21. Your Questions… Where is the best place to go in a house to be safe during a hurricane? Mrs. Miller’s class at J. Larry Newton Elementary in Fairhope, Alabama asks…

22. The safest place in your home to ride out a hurricane is in an interior room (without any windows) Put as many walls as you can between you and the outside. Bring in some of your supplies (flashlight, radio, pillows) to make it comfortable Bathroom Closest- Is yours this clean?

23. Please help us thank Chris Knowlton, Holly Morin, & the University of Rhode Island Chris Knowlton, Holly Morin, & the University of Rhode Island Barry Damiano & the Staff of NOAA’s Aircraft Operations Center Barry Damiano & the Staff of NOAA’s Aircraft Operations Center The National Hurricane Center