❶ 英語作文,當遇到暴風雨的時候我們該怎麼辦
In the Case of a ThunderstormBefore a thunderstorm, you should:
Remove dead or rotting trees and branches that could fall and cause injury or damage ring a severe thunderstorm.
"If thunder roars, go indoors," because no place outside is safe ring a thunderstorm. Everyone should stay inside until 30 minutes have passed after the last clap of thunder.
Summary of Lightning Safety Tips for Inside the Home
Avoid contact with corded phones, electrical equipment, or cords. If you plan to unplug any electronic equipment, do so well before the storm arrives.
Avoid contact with plumbing. Do not wash your hands, do not take a shower, do not wash dishes, and do not do laundry.
Stay away from windows and doors, and stay off porches.
Do not lie on concrete floors and do not lean against concrete walls.
The following are guidelines for what you should do if a thunderstorm is likely in your area:
Postpone outdoor activities.
Get inside a home, building, or hard top automobile (not a convertible). Although you may or may not be injured if lightning strikes your car, you are much safer inside a vehicle than outside.
Remember, rubber-soled shoes and rubber tires provide NO protection from lightning. However, the steel frame of a hard-topped vehicle provides increased protection if you are not touching metal.
Secure outdoor objects that could get blown away.
Shutter windows and secure outside doors. If shutters are not available, close window blinds, shades, or curtains.
Avoid showering or bathing. Plumbing and bathroom fixtures can conct electricity.
Use a corded telephone only for emergencies. Cell phones are safe to use.
Unplug appliances and other electrical items such as computers and turn off air conditioners. Power surges from lightning can cause serious damage.
Use your battery-operated NOAA Weather Radio for updates from local officials.
If there are no buildings to get in:
Get inside a car and close all doors and windows.
If there are no cars around, get to lower ground.
If there are two hills nearby, stand between them, so the hills are more likely to be zapped than you.
If there is absolutely nothing nearby to protect you, crouch low but stay on your two feet and make minimum contact with the ground, so you're still less likely to be zapped.
Method 1 of 4: Taking Shelter and Staying Safe
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Find shelter immediately. If you find yourself caught in a lightning storm, the key to minimizing danger is to get inside a protective structure. While most people seek shelter if lightning appears to be near, people commonly wait too long to seek shelter. If you can detect lightning, it may be close enough to strike you. Don』t wait for it to strike right next to you (or on top of you) to get to safety. Never stand under a tall or short tree, and avoid being close to power lines as they're both excellent conctors of electricity and could potentially cause death, if not serious injury. Find shelter near or under a stony shelter , say a cavern or something . [1]
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Substantial, frequently inhabited buildings (those grounded with plumbing, electrical systems, and, if possible, lightning rods) are best.
If you can』t find a substantial structure, get in a car with a metal roof and sides. If the car is struck, the metal body will conct the electricity around you, not through you. Make sure all windows are rolled up and doors are closed. Be careful not to lean against any metal -- if you do, the lightning will be concted into your body if it strikes the car. Do not use the radio.
Avoid small structures, such as stand-alone public restrooms. Open covering and rain shelters are also not suitable. These structures will attract lightning and provide no protection, making them more dangerous to be around.
Standing under a tree is a very bad choice. Lightning strikes tall objects, and if the tree you are standing under is struck, you may be struck as well or injured by the tree.
Bring in your pets. Doghouses and other pet shelters are not suitable protection against lightning strikes. A pet leashed to a fence has a much higher risk of getting struck by lightning.
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Stay away from windows. Keep windows closed, and try to stay within inner rooms of the structure. Windows provide a direct path for the lightning to travel.
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Don』t touch anything metal or electrical. Using a landline phone is the main cause of lightning-related injuries in the US.[2] Lightning can travel into the home from through any material that concts electricity. This includes landlines, electrical wiring, and plumbing.
Do not touch any electrical outlets ring a storm. Do not unplug any devices ring an lightning storm, as the strike could be transferred to you.
Do not lie on concrete floors or lean against concrete walls. Most concrete has a wire mesh which can conct electricity
Stay out of the bathtub or shower, and avoid indoor swimming pools.
In a car, try to avoid touching any part of the metal frame or the car's glass.
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Stay inside. Stay inside at least 30 minutes after the last strike. Don』t go out just because the rain is starting to let up. There is still a significant risk of lightning strikes from a departing storm.[3]
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Method 2 of 4: Surviving Thunderstorms Outside
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Minimize your risk. If you absolutely cannot reach shelter ring a lightning storm, do everything you can to minimize your risk.
Move to a lower elevation. Lightning is much more likely to strike objects at higher elevations. Do what you can do get as low as possible.
Avoid large open spaces where you are taller than anything else around you, like a golf course or soccer field.
Stay away from isolated objects such as trees and light posts.
Get away from unprotected vehicles, such as golf carts, and unprotected structures, such as picnic shelters. Avoid long metal structures, i.e. bleachers.
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Get out of the water. If you are fishing or swimming, get out of the water immediately, and move away from the body of water. Being near water is extremely dangerous ring a lightning storm.
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Spread out. If you are caught in a lightning storm with a group of people, maintain a distance of at least 50–100 feet (15.2–30.5 m) between each person. This will rece the risk of lightning traveling from one person to another.
Take a headcount after every close strike. This will ensure that anyone struck will get emergency attention quickly.
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Remove your backpack. If you are hiking with a metal frame backpack, remove it as soon as you detect lightning. Make sure to leave it at least 100 feet (30.5 m) from wherever you are taking shelter.[4]
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Assume the 「lightning crouch」. Squat down with your feet together, your head tucked to your chest or between your knees, and your hands covering your ears or flat against your knees. Do NOT lie flat on the ground, as this gives the lightning a larger target.
This is a difficult position to hold and it by no means guarantees your safety. However, by making it easier for a lightning strike to flow over your body rather than through vital organs, you may be able to sustain a smaller injury from it.
Cover your ears and close your eyes to protect against nearby thunder and bright lightning flashes.
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Be alert for an imminent lightning strike. If lightning is about to strike you or strike near you, your hair may stand on end, or you may feel a tingling in your skin. Light metal objects may vibrate, and you may hear a crackling sound or "kee kee" sound. If you detect any of these signals, assume the lightning crouch immediately.
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Wear rubber boots. They are made of a material which is a bad electrical conctor.
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Method 3 of 4: Taking Precautions
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Plan ahead. The best way to avoid injury from a lightning storm is to avoid it completely. Make your plans with dangerous weather in mind. Listen to the local weather forecast, and pay special attention to thunderstorm advisories.
Research the local climate: in some areas you can almost guarantee a thunderstorm on summer afternoons. Schele your activities to avoid many high-risk situations. Those hot, muggy days are just the thing that a thunderstorm needs to get going.[5]
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Watch the skies. When you』re out and about, watch the sky for signs of approaching thunderstorms, such as rain, darkening skies, or towering cumulonimbus clouds. If you can anticipate lightning before the first strike, you can avoid being caught in a bad situation.
Note that lightning can, however, strike even in the absence of these indicators.
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Calculate the distance to the lightning. If conditions permit good visibility, and it』s not practical to seek shelter whenever you notice a strike, use the 30 second rule: if the time between a lightning flash and the resulting thunder is 30 seconds or less (aka 6 miles (9.7 km) or less), get to shelter immediately.
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Plan your response. If you are in an area that you expect will see lightning storms, know where safe shelters are. Communicate your plans to your group so that everyone knows what to do in an emergency.
❷ 關於暴風雨的危害以及解決的措施的英語作文
Storms, characterized by intense rainfall, can pose significant hazards when the precipitation exceeds certain thresholds: 16 mm in a single hour, 30 mm over 12 hours, or 50 mm over 24 hours. These heavy rain events, especially when they are widespread and persistent, frequently lead to flooding disasters that cause substantial damage to human life and property.
**Hazards and Prevention Measures:**
1. **Low-lying Areas:** Residents in areas prone to flooding should adopt localized measures such as constructing masonry walls, installing water barriers at gates, and configuring small water pumps to manage the overflow.
2. **Preventing Drainage Blockages:** It is crucial not to dispose of trash or other debris into storm drains to avoid clogging, which can exacerbate flooding ring heavy rains.
3. **Electrical Safety:** Homeowners should relocate electrical sockets and switches at least 1 meter above ground level to a safe location. In the event of water entering the home, the power supply should be cut off immediately to prevent electrical shock.
4. **Walking Safely:** Avoid walking through standing water to prevent falls into storm drains or basins, which can be hidden and dangerous.
5. **Maintaining Rivers and Drainage:** Keeping rivers and main drainage channels free from rubbish and waste is essential to prevent blockages that can cause flooding.
By implementing these preventive measures, the potential risks associated with stormy weather can be mitigated, ensuring the safety and well-being of communities.