William Knibb Memorial High School
Geography
Response to natural hazards
Objectives:
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define the term response
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describe the responses of individuals in the Caribbean to reduce the impacts/ effects of natural hazards and disasters (Hurricanes)
Review:
A natural hazard is an extreme event of nature that poses a threat to human life and property.
A natural disaster on the other hand is an extreme event of nature that causes damage to human life and property.
List three examples of natural hazards that affect the Caribbean. a) ……………………….. b) ……………………….. c) ……………………….
Content
Response: The action taken by individuals, countries and regions before and after hazardous events to reduce their impacts.
Individual Response to Hurricanes in the Caribbean
Individuals and their families within the Caribbean can respond to natural hazards and disasters by
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being educated about the hazard
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being prepared for the hazard
A) What you understand by the term ‘being educated’ about the hazard?
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Mrs. Smith lives in Jamaica. Whenever it rains heavily, her yard is flooded. She heard from her neighbor that Jamaica may be impacted by a hurricane within the next week. Mrs. Smith heard that in order to prepare herself and her family for the impending hurricane she needs to make some preparations.
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Apart from hearing from her neighbor, identify three other ways Mrs. Smith may gather information about hurricanes. a) ……………………. b) …………………… c) ……………………
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Why does Mrs. Smith need to prepare her house, her yard and her family for the approaching hurricane? Discuss.
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Complete the following table by identifying at least four ways Mrs. Smith can prepare for the approaching hurricane. Be prepared to explain your responses.
Preparing the house Preparing the yard Preparing her family

In preparing for the arrival of a hurricane, individual families should also have an emergency kit. This is a package of basic tools and supplies prepared beforehand to assist survival after a hurricane. It should include (but is not limited to)
Medication and first aid items
Personal hygiene products
Drinking water
Non-perishable food
(See https://www.ready.gov/kit for more information.)
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Your family will need to evacuate your home if the hurricane arrives in Jamaica. Your family consists of:
Mother (36 years old)
Father (34 years old and hypertensive)
Your 8 years old asthmatic brother
Your 8 months old baby sister and you.
Help your parent prepare an emergency hurricane kit by giving her a list of the items she needs to include. Remember to make arrangements for the different age groups and illnesses.
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