Resources
What are some resources the American Red Cross offers to Tornado victims?
shelter, food and comfort to families
Distribute clean-up supplies such as shovels, rakes, tarps, and work gloves
Conduct damage assessment of homes impacted by storms
Provide mental health support, including counseling for families impacted by storms and tips on self-care and how to cope with the aftermath
Connect loved ones separated after a storm via services like Safe and Well
What disaster is a violent and abrupt shaking of the grounds caused by tectonic plates?
Earthquakes
What are some ways that you can be prepared for a home fire?
A)Check Smoke Alarms
B)Practice Stop, Drp and Roll methods
C) All of the Above
C) All of the Above
What are two winter weather warning terms?
Wind chill, outlook, watch, advisory
85% of this disaster is caused by people.
Wildfires
What items are vital to have on hand in the event of a hurricane (name at least 3)?
Water (1 gallon per person/per day), non-perishable food, a battery powered or hand-crank radio, flashlight, first aid kit, and extra batteries
What’s the difference between tornado watch and tornado warning?
Watch: tornadoes are possible in and near your area
Warning: A tornado is near. There is danger. Move to safe location right away.
What is the best thing to do when preparing for an Earthquake?
A)Create a safety Plan
B)Practice Drop, Cover, and Roll with each family member
C)Identify and fix potential earthquake hazards in your home
All of the Above
What is one of the main reasons for home fires?
A)Animals
B) Cooking Mishaps
C) Electrical Problems
C) Electrical Problems
What is the snowiest state in the USA?
New York
Alaska
Vermont
C) Vermont
Where can I go to learn more about how to prevent wildfires?
What maximum sustained wind speed is required for a storm to be classified as a hurricane?
40 mph
52 mph
74 mph
90 mph
74 mph
Where’s the best place to take cover after receiving a tornado warning?
Identify safe place to shelter
No windows
Basement
Get under a sturdy force
Protect head & body with cushion
At what magnitude level is an earthquake considered “Major”?
Between 7.0-7.9
How many Civilian Deaths do Home Fires cause per year?
30%
75%
93%
65%
C) 93%
What is something/s you should have in order to prepare for a winter storm?
Shovel, heater, canned food
This disaster is unpredictable, fast-moving, driven by wind, and fueled by unhealthy or dying trees.
wildfires
If told to evacuate during a hurricane, name an item you should bring with you to a shelter.
Bedding, clothing, medications, identification, hygiene items, and similar items.
Remember, it is most important that you evacuate quickly so only bring what is absolutely necessary
What disaster has a scale from EF0-EF5 to rank the severity of it?
Tornado
How many earthquakes happen per year, globally, on average
20,000
Where can I find more information about home fires?
A combination of heavy snow with dangerous wind chills, what is it?
Blizzards/Snow storm
What is the best way to prepare for a wildfire?
Remove debris, brush, and other flammable materials that are near your home for a defensible space of at least at least 30 feet.
There are 5 categories of hurricanes according to the Saffir-Simpson Wind Scale. Damage rises by a factor of ____ for each category increase.
2
4
8
4
How far on the ground can a tornado travel?
50 miles