natural+disasters





=The Red Cross Needs You Today!= ==== Natural disasters can devastate people, land and animals. The Red Cross is greatly concerned about people's awareness of why and how the natural disasters occur and that people are not prepared for these events. Due to the fact that natural disasters can occur at any time, it is urgent that you do something now. You have been hired to be a consultant in a research team to let Marylanders know what to do when natural disasters occur. You are going to be responsible for solving the following problem: ==== = If you are successful, you will save lives. =
 * =How can you make more people prepared to deal effectively with the following natural disasters: tornadoes, thunderstorms and lightning, severe heat, winter weather conditions, earthquakes, and floods?= ||

== = **Your Job as a Research Consultant **

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 * When you are finished with your research on the internet, you will have a brochure to distribute to the people of Maryland. You will research the causes and effects of one of the following natural disasters: tornadoes, earthquakes, thunderstorms and lightning, severe heat, winter weather conditions, or floods. ** **These brochures will be given to the Red Cross for distribution to help people learn why and when natural disasters occur. Through these brochures, people will learn preventative measures to possibly save their famlies and protect their belongings. Another part of your brochure will list steps for people to take when a natural disaster occurs. ** 



= Investigate your natural disaster. To investigate, click on the picture of your disaster below. There you will find detailed instructions for your assignment and links to help you find information. = =** Important: Each individual will make their own brochure. However, the information used by each group member can be the same. **= =[]=



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