Management of Tropical Storms Flashcards

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How does monitoring reduce the effects of tropical storms?

Satellites and aircraft track developing storms over the ocean, so their strength and position are known early.

How does prediction reduce the effects of tropical storms?

Computer models forecast the storm's track and time of landfall, so warnings can be issued and people evacuated in time.

Give two examples of protection against tropical storms.

Reinforced buildings with storm shutters, houses built on stilts, and sea walls or levees to hold back the storm surge.

Give two examples of planning that reduces the effects of tropical storms.

Preparing evacuation routes and shelters, holding emergency drills and educating people, and stockpiling food, water and medical supplies.

Give two immediate responses to Typhoon Haiyan (2013).

About 800,000 people were evacuated before landfall; search and rescue teams and emergency food, water and shelter were provided, with international aid and field hospitals.

Give two long-term responses to Typhoon Haiyan (2013).

A 'no build zone' along the Tacloban coast with homes rebuilt further inland; mangroves replanted and the storm surge warning system upgraded.