Reducing the Effects of Tropical Storms Flashcards

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What is used to monitor and predict the path of a tropical storm?

Data from radar, satellites and aircraft, fed into computer models that calculate the predicted path.

Give two ways buildings can be protected against tropical storms.

Build with reinforced concrete and stormproof windows or shutters; put buildings on stilts above floodwater (also: storm shelters, sea walls and levees).

Give two planning strategies that reduce the effects of tropical storms.

Evacuation plans and centres so people know where to go; preparing disaster supply kits (also: restricting building in high-risk areas).