Book 7, Question 147
Why Clean Gutters and Secure Trampolines Before Wind?
Before a windy, rainy storm, grown-ups often clear gutters and tie down trampolines. Blocked gutters can overflow, and loose objects can be flung by the wind. Doing it ahead of time reduces damage, and that is why prevention is quiet hero work!
From the book
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More fun facts
- Before a storm, move loose outdoor items like furniture, birdfeeders, decorations, and trash bins indoors.
- Anything that can't come inside should be tied down tightly.
- Tie down trash and recycling bin lids so they can't blow open.
- Loose yard furniture and building materials can end up in rivers and the ocean as trash after a storm.
- Trimming trees before a storm can help reduce damage.
Questions kids ask
What should we bring inside before a storm?
Loose things like lawn furniture, birdfeeders, decorations, and trash bins.
Where does storm debris end up?
Some of it washes into rivers and the ocean.