Lesson 32: Urgent Alert (Safety Warning)

Safety & Emergencies

Skill: Functional Scanning.
Goal: Identify dangers, warnings, and safety instructions quickly in emergency situations.

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 Vocabulary Prep

EvacuateVerb

ជម្លៀសចេញ/ɪˈvæk.ju.eɪt/

To leave a dangerous place immediately to go somewhere safer.

ShelterNoun

ជម្រក / កន្លែងសុវត្ថិភាព/ˈʃel.t̬ɚ/

A safe place that protects you from bad weather or danger.

SevereAdj

ធ្ងន់ធ្ងរ/səˈvɪr/

Very bad, serious, or dangerous (often used for weather).

HazardNoun

គ្រោះថ្នាក់/ˈhæz.ɚd/

Something that is dangerous and likely to cause damage.

CautionNoun

ការប្រុងប្រយ័ត្ន/ˈkɑː.ʃən/

Care taken to avoid danger or mistakes.

ImmediatelyAdv

ភ្លាមៗ/ɪˈmiː.di.ət.li/

Now; at once; without delay.

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 Scan: Emergency Alert

 EMERGENCY ALERT

National Weather Service | 14:30 PM FLASH FLOOD WARNING in this area until 18:00.

Heavy rain causing rising water. Evacuate low-lying areas immediately. Do not cross flooded roads.

Shelter available at City Hall.

OK

DETAILS

1. What is the specific danger mentioned?

2. What time does the warning end?

3

 Scan: Warning Sign

DANGER

⚡

HIGH VOLTAGE
KEEP OUT

Authorized Personnel Only

3. Who is allowed to enter this area?

4. What is the risk here?

4

 Scan: Safety Check

Mom

Are you okay? The storm looks severe.

Yes, I'm safe. The roads are blocked though.

Stay inside. Don't go out until the rain stops.

Okay. I have food and water. Don't worry.

5. Why are the roads blocked?

6. What advice does Mom give?