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Check Out Community Preparedness

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Students research storm preparedness in local community, identify ways citizens are notified of impending weather emergencies, contact city administrators to discuss disaster plan and whether it has ever been implemented, and interview one individual to discover what role (s) he/she plays in community's emergency plan.

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storms, severe weather, natural disasters

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disaster plans, natural disasters, storms, english language arts
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
5 days
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