Emergency shelter

High school (ages 12+)
Safety & Emergency

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/emergency-shelter

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the emerging shelter types?Warming and cooling centers address specific needs related to extreme weather conditions
2. Why do emergency shelters help people after a big storm or earthquake?After a big storm or earthquake, homes can be damaged or unsafe. Emergency shelters give people a safe spot to sleep, eat, and get help until they can go home again.
3. How do emergency shelters keep people safe from danger?They protect people from bad weather, keep them away from unsafe areas, and give them food, water, and a place to talk with helpers. They also help people stay healthy and feel calm.

Displacement: The forced movement of people from their homes due to disaster or conflict.
Resilience: The capacity of individuals, communities, or systems to withstand and recover from shocks and stresses.
Livelihoods: The means by which people earn a living and sustain themselves.