Author : Susan Kesselring
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,95 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Storms
ISBN : 9781609543747
Simple text and illustrations explain how to be safe in various weather conditions.
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Publisher :
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 46,41 MB
Release : 1984
Category : Tornado warning systems
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Author : Susan Kesselring
Publisher : Weigl Publishers
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 38,31 MB
Release : 2019-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1489699813
Did you know that if heavy rain is falling, there could be a flood warning near your home? If a flood is near, it is important to go to higher ground. Find out more about how to be safe during storms in Weather Safety, part of the Safety First series. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks multimedia content. This book comes alive with video, audio, weblinks, slideshows, activities, hands-on experiments, and much more.
Author : Fred G. Powell
Publisher :
Page : 20 pages
File Size : 16,62 MB
Release : 1948
Category : Airplanes
ISBN :
Author : Jeffery Sims
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 94 pages
File Size : 45,42 MB
Release : 2015-04-09
Category : Reference
ISBN : 1329053125
This book could save your life! The No-Nonsense Guide To Heat Wave, Drought,& Hot Weather Safety--Enhanced Edition is the re-edited guide focusing on preparation and planning for natural (and man-made) disasters. This guide is designed to provide a comprehensive source for the latest research related to hot-weather safety. Subjects covered include: providing a basic understanding of hot weather and its effects on the human body; addressing long-held myths on what helps to stay cool (and what doesn't); the effects of droughts and heat waves; how to be proactive in preparing for hot weather; water-saving strategies; providing sound advice by government & weather professionals/researchers on the best courses of action during hot-weather events. This manual also contains several updated appendices that include: a list of useful weather-warning smartphone and computer apps, a guide to specific types of sunburns, and several other relevant hot-weather topics, and a larger size.
Author : Jeff Renner
Publisher : The Mountaineers Books
Page : 417 pages
File Size : 48,91 MB
Release : 2005-03-03
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 159485162X
* Reading clouds, wind patterns, snow conditions, and other clues, pre-trip and on the mountain * Strategies for safety and survival in adverse weather conditions * Regional mountain weather phenomena to watch for across the U.S. Working as a broadcast meteorologist, author Jeff Renner hears all too frequent reports about weather-related hiking, climbing, and skiing accidents. He'll teach you how to avoid becoming a statistic: all it takes is a little basic weather knowledge, pre-trip planning, and vigilance on the mountain. Renner discusses the best information sources to guide you, clues to watch for in the field, and how to analyze it all, with particular emphasis on potential threats due to thunderstorms, mountain winds, snow, and avalanche hazards. If you do get caught under stormy skies, he'll tell you how to limit your exposure. The book is filled with tip lists and concrete examples. Renner also includes chapters on weather patterns region by region across the U.S., highlighted by reference maps. The book is in the Mountaineers Outdoor Basics series.
Author : The Law Library
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 16,27 MB
Release : 2018-12-06
Category :
ISBN : 9781790841134
The Law Library presents the complete text of the Weather and Safety Leave (US Office of Personnel Management Regulation) (OPM) (2018 Edition). Updated as of May 29, 2018 The Office of Personnel Management is issuing new regulations on the granting and recording of weather and safety leave for Federal employees. The Administrative Leave Act of 2016 created four new categories of statutorily authorized paid leave-administrative leave, investigative leave, notice leave, and weather and safety leave-and established parameters for their use by Federal agencies. These regulations will provide a framework for agency compliance with the new statutory requirements regarding weather and safety leave. OPM will issue separate final regulations to address administrative leave, investigative leave, and notice leave at a later date. This ebook contains: - The complete text of the Weather and Safety Leave (US Office of Personnel Management Regulation) (OPM) (2018 Edition) - A dynamic table of content linking to each section - A table of contents in introduction presenting a general overview of the structure
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Publisher :
Page : 16 pages
File Size : 40,53 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Earthquakes
ISBN :
Author : Carrie Casey
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 28,32 MB
Release : 2021-08
Category :
ISBN : 9781954885189
Lola prepares to evacuate with her father and grandmother while making sure her pets are safe.A relatable story to help children prepare for hurricane evacuation.There are lots of books that teach about science topics, but few that tell the children what to do with that information. This book is here to fill that void. Using a relatable story where a child and her family are preparing to evacuate, children learn what a hurricane coming towards them means:It means that you prepare your house for the storm and you evacuate.Emergency weather conditions can be scary for young children. They may have learned that hurricanes can destroy houses and even kill people. Moving the knowledge into action reduces the fear factor. If you live in a coastal area with young children...this is a book you need to have!Written by 2 mothers and educators who are trying to make basic science information accessible and equitable.
Author : National Weather Service (U.S.)
Publisher : National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration
Page : 20 pages
File Size : 13,98 MB
Release : 2014-07-28
Category :
ISBN : 9780160924262
This illustrated guide showcases some facts about weather-related events and suggests life-saving actions you can take, if you find yourself in an unexpected situation resulting from a weather-related event. The goal of this booklet is to present you with details on how to recognize severe weather, be aware of your surroundings, and to encourage you to develop a plan to be ready to act when threatening weather approaches. Here is a bird's eye-view of the weather-related events that are covered in this guide with a few short facts about each that are also presented in the guide. Lightning... ¦ Causes an average of 55-60 fatalities and 400 injuries each year ¦ Occurs with all thunderstorms ¦ Costs more than $1 billion in insured losses each year Tornadoes... ¦ Cause an average of 60-65 fatalities and 1,500 injuries each year ¦ Can produce wind speeds in excess of 200 mph ¦ Can be 1 mile wide and stay on the ground over 50 miles Straight-line Winds... ¦ Can exceed 125 mph ¦ Can cause destruction equal to a tornado ¦ Are extremely dangerous to aviation Flash Floods and Floods... ¦ Are the #1 cause of deaths associated with thunderstorms, more than 90 fatalities each year Hail... ¦ Can be larger than a softball (5 inches in diameter) ¦ Causes more than $1 billion in crop and property damage each year Some helpful tips included in this guide include how quickly these weather-events can result to a devastating situation. Therefore, it emphasizes that by having a plan in place prior to the event that is practiced from time to time, will allow response actions to be positive rather than stressful. This resource also provides guidance on the type of items that should be included in an Emergency Supply Kit for use at home, office, school, or place of business. There is also a special section dedicated to schools and working with children during an unexpected weather emergency. This school section also includes proper inspections and maintenance of buildings, and recommends emergency drills to practice the school safety plans with children including handling of disabled personnel and/or children.
