Hurricane! Damage Article Organizer (Natural Hazards Planner)

Name _______________________ City __________________________

Directions: Write a newspaper article with public information updates about aftermath, including available services, school closings, businesses open/closed, extent of damage, response to damage, availability of water, food, medical aid.

I. Introduction

A. Name / Category of hurricane ____________________________

B. Damages

1. Overall cost _____________________________________

2. Specific places damaged

a. ___________________________________________

b. ___________________________________________

C. Response to damage (task force, volunteers, etc.)

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II. Availability of Services

A. Businesses open/closed
1. Name/Status _____________________________________

2. Name/Status _____________________________________

3. Name/Status _____________________________________

B. Schools open/closed

_________________________________________________

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C. Public transportation availability

1. Bus ____________________________________________

2. Commuter train __________________________________

3. Subway _________________________________________

III. Personal Needs

A. Availability of water (Is it safe to use tap water?)

_________________________________________________

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B. Availability of food (Are stores out of milk/bread/etc.?)

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C. Medical services available

1. Hospitals _______________________________________

2. Emergency care centers ____________________________

3. Other __________________________________________

IV. Summary of aftermath