Discussion Questions

Aired, September 15, 2003

Hurricane Isabel churns out in the Atlantic at Category 4 status. The powerful hurricane with top winds of 155 mph was forecast to hit the U.S. East Coast by the end of the week.

1. Where is Hurricane Isabel brewing? In what general area is this hurricane expected by make landfall?

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2. How severe is Hurricane Isabel? What kind of damage can it produce if it hits land at this strength? To which other hurricanes is Isabel being compared?

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3. How are some people preparing for the effects of this hurricane? If you live in an area that might be impacted by Isabel, what measures are you taking to prepare for the hurricane?

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4. What is FEMA? How is FEMA preparing for the impact of Hurricane Isabel?

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Related Links

CNN.com: Hurricane Isabel predicted to hit U.S. (http://www.cnnstudentnews.com/2003/WEATHER/09/14/hurricane.isabel/index.html)

NOAA: The Hurrican Center (http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/)

FEMA: Hurricane Background and Preparedness Information (http://www.fema.gov/hazards/hurricanes/hurinfo.shtm)

Determine causes and components of hurricanes (http://cnnstudentnews.cnn.com/2002/fyi/lesson.plans/05/29/hurricane.overview/index.html)

Keywords

Hurricane Isabel, FEMA, hurricane preparedness, National Hurricane Center