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Safety First j 1 Read the following tips about preparing for hurricanes and decide which tips are the most surprising , interesting and helpful to you . Hurricane Tips 1 . Plan an evacuation route —a way to get away . 2 . Store drinking water in baths , bottles and pots . 3 . Make an emergency communication plan . If family members get separated from one another during a disaster , they need a plan for getting back together . For example , ask a relative or friend who doesn ' t live nearby to be your "family contact . " Make sure everyone in the family knows the name , address and phone number of the contact person . 4 . Prepare a hurricane kit . 5 . Find a place for your pets to stay during the hurricane . 6 . Cut dead or weak branches from trees . Bring garden furniture and toys inside the house . Tie down any objects that cannot be brought inside . 7 . Fill the gas tank in the car . 8 . Close and board up windows . * i Which of the tips give advice about the following ? Discuss . ? getting away from the scene of the hurricane ? trying to prevent damage to your home M staying in touch 3 Read about what might happen if a hurricane strikes . In your notebook , list the hurricane tips that give suggestions on how to deal with each of these issues . ? Dead or weak branches may break and be blown away . ? Family members might be separated from one another . ? There may not be a clean source of drinking water . ? Pets are not allowed into emergency shelters . Thinking About What You Have Read Which of the following items do you think should be included in a hurricane kit ? batteries books cellular phone evacuation route plan first aid kit food and water map money personal papers radio warm clothes What additional items do you think should be included ? Discuss .
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