Red Cross Basics
Who founded the American Red Cross?
Clara Barton
What are three essential supplies for an emergency kit?
Water, Food, and first-aid supplies
What number do you call for an emergency in the United States
What organization coordinates many blood donation drives in the United States
The American Red Cross
Disaster survivors, refugees,
In what year was the American Red Cross founded?
1881
Why should families establish an emergency meeting location?
To reunite if separated during an disaster?
What should you use to protect your hands when giving first aid?
Disposable gloves
Why is donating blood important?
It help saves lives
Why is it important to provide clean water after a natural disaster?
To prevent dehydration and the spread of diseases
What is the main mission of the American Red Cross?
To prevent and alleviate human suffering
What should you do when you hear a fire alarm?
Leave the building safely
Why does the Red Cross provide assistance based on vulnerability rather than equal distribution?
Which blood type is commonly known as the universal red blood cell donor?
O negative
What is food insecurity?
Limited or uncertain access to enough safe and nutritious food
What are the main pillars?
Disaster relief, Blood Service, Training and Certification, Service to the armed froce, International Service
What should you do during a tornado warning?
Go to the lowest shelter with no windows and cover your head
What Does CPR Stands For?
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
What is one way a high school club can promote disaster preparedness?
Making posters, posting on social media
What does the Red Cross principle of Universality mean?
All national societies have equal status and share responsibilities in helping one another.
What does the Red Cross symbol represent?
What is a 100-year flood?
A flood with a 1% chance of occurring in any given year.
Why should you never give an unconscious person food or water?
They could choke.
What happens to donated blood before it is distributed to hospitals?
It is tested, processed, and separated.
What are the four main phases of emergency management?
Mitigation, Preparedness response, and recovery