KNOW WHEN Mrs.

Turberville’s Class
THERE IS A Demopolis High School

SEVERE Demopolis, Alabama

WEATHER Contact Us
THREAT Phone: 334.289.0294 Ext. 5258
Email: aturberville@dcsedu.com

NEAR YOU,
AND WHAT
YOU CAN DO
TO STAY
SAFE!
Severe
Weather
Events

By Mrs. Turberville’s Class


What is a hurricane?
Hurricanes have sustained winds of
over 75 mph and form in warm,
tropical waters in the Atlantic and
Pacific Oceans, the Caribbean Sea,
and the Gulf of Mexico.
Storm surges associated with
hurricanes can lead to erosion of
shorelines and destruction of coastal
habitats, such as wetlands.
How can you stay safe?
As soon as you know there is a
threat of a hurricane near your
home, begin making plans to leave.
Do not stay in your home if a
hurricane is near!
What is a tornado?
What is a flood?
Floods occur when the ground,
creeks, streams, and rivers can no
longer absorb and hold the amount
Tornadoes are rotating columns of
of water being produced by a rain
air that extend down from a storm
event. Roads and bridges can wash
cloud in the shape of a funnel.
away and can be dangerous to travel
on.
Anything in the path of a tornado,
including houses, cars, forests, and
How can you stay safe?
other ecosystems, are often
completely destroyed. Tornadoes If you know that there is a possibility
usually have a narrow path of of a flood near your home, leave as
destruction. soon as possible. If you stay, you
could get trapped! Do not travel on
Tornadoes are formed where warm,
flooded roads. Your vehicle could
moist air meets cool dry air.
get washed away.
How can you stay safe?
Get in the center of your house,
away from doors and windows. Put
as many walls between you and the
outside. It is smart to wear protective
gear on your head, and shoes on
your feet.