Hurricane Readiness

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Which Center do meterologists in the US and the Bahamas coordinate with to track tropical cyclones?

BASRA

FEMA

NOAA

NHC

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Which of these speeds are considered a Tropical Storm?

31 to 38 mph

32 to 48 mph

75 to 92 mph

39 to 73 mph

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What do we call a tropical cyclone that has a maximum sustained winds of 38 mph?

Tropical Depression

Tropical Disturbance

Tropical Cyclone

Hurricane

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How are hurricanes measured?

Barometer

Hurricane Measuring Grid

Saffir-Simpson Scale

Jessica Simpson Scale

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When is it safe to go outdoors following a hurricane?

Please select 2 correct answers

When the rain stops.

When electricity is back on.

Once All Clear is Given

When the wind stops.

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When is the "official" hurricane season?

Aug 3rd to Oct 31st

Summer months

Jun 30th to Nov 1st

Jul 1st to Nov 30th

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When is a Hurricane Warning issued by local authorities?

36 hours in advance

48 hours in advance

24 hours in advance

72 hours in advance

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What does NEMA (in the Bahamas) stand for?

bahamas.com

Nassau Emergency Management Agency

Nassau Emergency Meterology Management Agency

National Emergency Management Agency

National Emergency Management Association

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Which organization in the Bahamas works with NEMA on hurricane preparedness?

BAMSI

BASRA

IADB

BDB

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Hurricanes are usually formed where?

Over the Equator.

Over the Tropic of Cancer

Over the Atlantic or eastern Pacific Ocean

Over the coast of Africa

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