Preparing for Disasters and Disaster Relief

Damage from the 2008 tornado that struck Suffolk, Virginia.

Imagine that a line of severe thunderstorms has produced a tornado in your area. Once the tornado passes, you realize it has left a path of destruction in a neighborhood close to your house. Many of the victims who lost their homes attend your school. You want to help the victims of this disaster.

In your journal, explain some ways you can help with the relief efforts after a disaster like a tornado. You may want to consider the following questions:

• Who would you contact and how would you ask them for help?
• What things could you do for the victims of a disaster?
• Could you volunteer and help with any local organizations?

Once you have completed your journal entry, please submit it to the dropbox with the name mod7top2_wu_relief.