Question

calvin turns on his television and learns that the national weather service has issued a hurricane warning for his town. the report states that the hurricane has been measured as a category 5 storm, which is the most severe. the hurricane is predicted to make landfall in 48 hours. which of the following plans of action should calvin use in this situation? a. gather his family, immediately evacuate his home, and leave the city b. board up his windows and then seek shelter in the highest part of his house c. pile sandbags around his home and seek shelter in the sturdiest part of his house d. board up his windows and then seek shelter in the southernmost corner of his basement

Explanation:

A category 5 hurricane is extremely severe, with strong winds and potential for catastrophic damage. Evacuation is the safest option for such a severe storm as staying at home (even with precautions like boarding windows or sandbags) is too risky. Option A involves gathering family and immediately evacuating, which is the appropriate response for a category 5 hurricane with 48 hours until landfall. Options B, C, D suggest staying at home, which is dangerous for a category 5 hurricane.

Answer:

A. gather his family, immediately evacuate his home, and leave the city