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The river burst its banks and flood waters began to ........................ the house.

We watched the volcano ........................ from our camp.

Firefighters managed to ........................ three people from the burning building.

Strong winds made the trees ........................ violently.

The emergency services made everyone ........................ the town. 

It took the skier days to ........................ after the disaster.

The fire started in Holland Road and ........................ to other areas very quickly.

The wind was so cold that it made me ........................ . 

The torrential rain might ........................ a flood in the town.

Lava and ash often ........................ from the top of the volcano.

During the hurricane the wind blew / poured / rose at over 170 km per hour.

We ran for cover as the rain clouds collected / gathered / melted.

Make sure you wear a coat - it’s chilly / bitterly / badly cold outside. .

The heavy / dense / strong winds made the windows shake.

Thick snow covered the rim / slope / crater of the mountain.

Fires broke out / off across the whole city.

People depend to / on rescue teams during an emergency.

We didn’t hear from / for him for a few days after the storm.

There was a lot of mess to clean out / up after the earthquake.

We heard a bang and then the lights went out / off.

.................................. (you/see) the tsunami on TV last night?

We ........................ (sit) on the roof as the flood water ............................... (rise).

He ....................... (drive) home when a tree ...................... (fall) in front of the car.

We ................................ (not/walk) home yesterday because of the snow.

The rain .............................. (pour) down and the wind ............................... (howl).

 I .................. (call) the emergency services and then the fire brigade ........ (arrive).

 We .................................. (not/realise) that a storm .................................. (come).

 Last week, Mr Peterson ……….…. (speak) to us about earthquake safety.

We ........................ the lighting last night.

When he was younger, he ........... volunteer at the shelter every weekend.

......... you .................. to be scared of thunder?

Did you .................... about the hurricane yesterday?

X: Did you hear about the flood?

      Y:                                                               

X:  

Y: Everyone is OK now thank you, but it was a horrible experience

X: The storm didn’t damage my house.  

Y:                                                                   

X: Yes I did, but my neighbour’s car was destroyed!

We are working hard to protect the village from flooding and we need you!

Help us create flood defences around the secondary school and the houses in the

lower part of the village, or collect food, blankets and medicines for children.

If you are interested please contact Rescue Now at 0771 3457 960. 

This job is best for someone who

The village needs help quickly. The current flooding is the worst in years and our rescue teams are under a lot of pressure.

We need people who can help plan the building of flood defences, as well as arrange deliveries of urgent supplies to the elderly and families with young children.

Please contact the Mayor’s office at 0207 858 9989.

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Our village is still struggling to cope with the rising water levels. Rescue workers and volunteers are working around the clock to build flood defences and deliver supplies.

Hollydale School is now a shelter for local children and we are looking for volunteers to play with them, read to them and sing them songs. If you’re interested, please contact Mrs Smith on 0207 555 9854.

This job is best for someone who