Complete the passage with the given words in the box

omplete the passage with the given words in the box.

step    people       numbers       food       damage        clothing       become         disasters

Natural (1)……………............. can be destructive; they can wreak havoc across large areas and cause loss of life or (2)…………….............  to property. We cannot prevent natural disasters, but we can prepare  for them. The first (3)…………….............  is to learn about the risks in your area and read the information about natural disasters on local government sites. Next, find out  what the  rescue  and  emergency workers advise. These (4)………............have been trained to deal with disasters, have been through lots of them and know how to help. Make sure you have all the emergency contact (5)……………........... entered  in  your  mobile phone.  It  is  also  important that you put together an emergency supply kit. Your emergency supply kit should include (6)……………...........  , water, medications, personal hygiene items, copies of personal documents and some money. You may also need some extra (7)………….............if  you live in a cold climate. Natural disasters can force people to leave their homes so you should also (8)……………............. familiar with  the  guidelines for  evacuation. Plan safe places to meet your family and get to know the evacuation routes and shelters.