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Weather Education
Severe Weather Resources
- Thunderstorms & Lighting
- Severe Weather Preparedness – Be prepared whenever severe weather like thunderstorms strike.
- Thunderstorms and Tornadoes – Overview, includes illustrations, of thunderstorms and tornadoes.
- Thunderstorms – Gamma rays generated by severe weather.
- Severe Weather – How to identify a thunderstorm.
- Storm Chasers – Find out what it is like to chase storms.
- Lightning Safety – Protect yourself from lightning.
- Lightning – Is it safe to use a telephone during a lightning storm?
- Blizzards
- What is a Blizzard? – Learn about blizzards, why they can be dangerous and how to stay safe.
- Winter Preparedness - Fact sheet to help prepare for blizzards and other natural disasters.
- Winter Storms – Causes of blizzards and severe winter weather.
- Injuries – Types of injuries are associated with blizzards and winter storms.
- Winter Driving – Surviving a blizzard in an automobile or other vehicle.
- Tornadoes
- Tornado FAQ – Frequently asked questions about tornadoes and how to survive them.
- Tornadoes – Causes, safety factors, and other important considerations.
- FEMA Tornado Tips – Fact sheet about tornadoes from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
- Tornado Safety -The causes of tornadoes and tips for tornado safety.
- Tornado Safety – Find out what causes tornadoes and the truth about some tornado myths.
- Hurricanes
- Hurricane Research Division FAQ – Learn about hurricanes, typhoons, and other tropical storms.
- Medical Devices and Hurricanes – Safeguard important medical devices during hurricanes.
- Return Home After Hurricane – Safely and expedite cleanups and prevent potential health issues.
- NASA Hurricane Feature – All about hurricanes from NASA with photography.
- Hurricane Facts – Learn how to be prepared for hurricanes before the disaster strikes.
- Floods
- Cleanup of Flood Water – What to do after the flood waters recede.
- Flood Disaster Information – Ensure safe water supply - take care of other sanitation concerns.
- Flood Safeguards – Protect yourself before, during, and after flood activity.
- Caring for Livestock during Disaster – Measures for taking care of livestock during natural disasters.
- Prevent Insect Infestations – Find out how to keep these pests out.
- Disaster Supplies Kit – Make your own disaster supply kit and be prepared for disaster situations.
- Hailstorms
- Hail Season - Tips to avoid costly damage during hailstorm season.
- What Causes Hail - The causes of hail and an overview of the trends of hail in the United States
- What is Hail - How hail forms, its composition, and its differences.
- Where Hail Forms - Hail is a global concern.
- Summer Hail Fact Sheet – Information about summer hail storms and how damaging they can be.
- Hail Facts - Random tidbits of information about hail.
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