RESCUE
Talk, Reach, Throw, Row, (Don't)Go
What are THE STEPS OF WATER RESCUE?
This two-word Scout motto carries special meaning during an emergency.
What is Be Prepared?
Boil, filter and disinfect.
What are THREE WAYS TO PURIFY WATER?
Anything that can burn should be kept at least this distance from a furnace or gas-fired water heater.
What is 3 feet?
Every home should have at least one of these on every floor.
What is A SMOKE DETECTOR?
(Bonus answer: FIRE EXTINGUISHER)
Help given to a sick or injured person until full medical treatment is available.
What is FIRST AID?
Massive storm system that forms over warm ocean waters and moves toward land. Potential threats from them include powerful winds, heavy rainfall, storm surges, coastal and inland flooding, rip currents, tornadoes, and landslides.
What is A HURRICANE?
The practice of the emergency procedures in case of a fire.
What is A FIRE DRILL?
A home fire escape plan should provide this many escape routes from every room.
What is 2?
The process of finding a safe place indoors and staying there until given the “all clear”.
What is SHELTER IN PLACE?
The number you call in case of an emergency.
What is 911?
2 of most common types of weather emergencies in our area.
What are THUDER STORMS, FLASH FLOODS, & TORNADOES? (will also accept hail)
Where you should go in a house or building during a tornado.
What is THE BASEMENT OR A WINDOWLESS ROOM ON THE LOWEST LEVEL?
Smoke alarms should be tested this often.
What is monthly?
The humanitarian organization, founded in 1881 that provides emergency assistance, disaster relief and disaster preparedness education in the United States.
What is the AMERICAN RED CROSS?
What is a RIP CURRENT?
A rapidly rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground.
What is A TORNADO?
The amount of water to store per person per day for five days.
What is ONE GALLON?
In a smoke-filled room, the least toxic air is generally found this far above the floor.
What is 12-18 inches?
This phrase reminds drivers not to enter a roadway covered by floodwater.
What is “Turn Around, Don’t Drown”?
Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
What are THE FOUR STEPS OF THE P.A.S.S. FIRE EXTINGUISHER TECHNIQUE?
Water overflow that is caused by a large amount of rainfall.
What A FLOOD?
The minimum number of days to prepare to be self-sufficient after an emergency.
What is 5 DAYS?
When approaching a possible vehicle accident, park at least this distance away and turn on emergency flashers.
What is 100 feet away?
This standardized framework helps local, state, and federal agencies combine resources and work together efficiently during an emergency.
What is the National Incident Management System or Incident Command System?