Emergency Preparedness Crossword

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Across
  1. 2. rapid and extreme flow of high water in a normally dry area
  2. 5. designated areas of rescue that Building captains will assemble people during emergencies
  3. 7. when a blizzard, heavy snow, heavy freezing rain or heavy sleet is possible in the immediate area
  4. 12. snow falling at varying intensities for brief periods of time
  5. 16. storms capable of producing hail or wind gusts over 58 mph (can also produce tornadoes, lightning, heavy rain, and flash flooding)
  6. 18. issued when conditions are favorable for the development of tornadoes in or close to the watch area
  7. 19. response when there is an immediate threat to anyone in the building
  8. 21. threat to detonate an explosive to cause damage, death, or injury
  9. 23. high flow or overflow of water which causes or can cause damage
  10. 24. severe thunderstorm indicated by radar or trained weather spotter
  11. 25. warning that indicates severe weather storm that has been sighted in area or indicated by weather
Down
  1. 1. Winter storm with gusting winds of 35 mph or more and blowing snow that inhibits visibility
  2. 3. rain drops that freeze into ice pellets before reaching the ground
  3. 4. sudden and violent shaking of the ground that can cause great destruction
  4. 6. any action that is out of place and does not fit the usual daily activity
  5. 8. issued when a tornado has been sighted on radar or by trained weather spotters - seek shelter immediately
  6. 9. watch issued weather conditions are favorable for severe thunderstorms or severe weather
  7. 10. Individual/group of people who are actively killing or attempting to kill people
  8. 11. hazardous winter weather is occurring or imminent in the immediate area
  9. 13. any act or physical violence, harassment, intimidation or other threatening behavior that occurs at work
  10. 14. violent rotating columns of air that are capable of destroying buildings, uprooting trees, and hurling objects through the air
  11. 15. watch issued when conditions are favorable for development of severe storms in watch area
  12. 17. injury or illness that poses immediate risk to life or long-term health
  13. 20. Friend's University Emergency Notification System
  14. 22. situation that poses a threat to the safety of life and property (can be natural or manmade)
  15. 23. Combustion or burning of various substances