Ice Storm
Published on Nov 23, 2015
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
How an ice storm begins
It begins with a layer of ice above freezing air above a layer of sub-freezing temps closer to the surface.
It is made up of raining ice.
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Ice storms can some what be predicted. You can tell when a storm is coming but you won't know if it is ice snow or rain till it gets here.
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During an ice storm every thing in the landscape is coated with a layer of ice.
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Ice Storms are extremely dangerous because it coats the roads in a layer of ice and can cause cars to slide out of control causing car crashes.
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Sidewalks are going to be very dangerous for pedestrians because the sidewalks are going to be slippery.
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SUPPLIES FOR AN ICE STORM
- Batteries/ battery powered radio
- Flashlights
- Generator
- Extra food and water and blankets
- First Aid Kits
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The after effects are branches and or whole trees may have fallen from the extra weight
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One quarter of an inch can add about 500 pounds of extra weight per line span.
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Power will probably be out because of all the extra weight on the power lines
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WORDS OF WISDOM
- Keep fridge and freezer closed
- Keep eating and drinking
- Listen to radio for upcoming forecasts
- Keep warm
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