Weather Safety

The National Weather Service issues forecasts and warnings to help save lives. However, in order for these to be effective, people must know what to do for protection from these hazards. It is important to have a plan of action BEFORE the event strikes, so you will be well prepared when the time comes.

Links to weather safety:

For Kids, Parents and Teachers

NWS/NOAA Web Pages
	NWS Education Web Page
	NOAA / NWS Jetstream
	NOAA / NASA SciJinks
	NOAA's Education Resources Page
	NOAA - Teaching Climate
	NOAA's Teacher at Sea Program
	NOAA Digital Library

NASA Web Pages
	NASA's Climate Kids
	NASA Kids' Club

Other Web Pages
	Ready.gov for Kids
	USGS Water Science School
	Smithsonian Weather Lab

National Weather Service Brochures

Many of these are in PDF format; you may need to obtain a PDF reader plug-in for your browser.

Thunderstorms, Tornadoes, Lightning

Lightning Safety for You and Your Family

Floods: The Awesome Power

Winter Storms: The Deceptive Killers

Heat Wave

If you travel to other parts of the country, you may run into unfamiliar weather situations (e.g. hurricanes, rip currents, etc.). NWS national headquarters has preparedness brochures for all types of weather. You can find them at the following link:

NWS Brochures, Posters and Booklets