Fire Drill
True or False:
It’s safe to go back into a burning building to get your phone or belongings once the fire department has arrived.
False- Never re-enter a burning building.
True or False:
During a lockdown, it’s safe to open the door if you hear someone say, “It’s the police,” without verifying through official channels.
False- bad guy can pretend to be a police officer
The safest action during an earthquake is to:
A) Run outside immediately
B) Stand in a doorway
C) Drop, cover, and hold on
D) Stay in bed and pull the blanket over your head
C) Drop, cover, and hold on.
Reason: Staying low and covering under sturdy furniture protects from falling debris, the leading cause of injuries.
If your clothes catch on fire, you should:
A) Run as fast as you can
B) Stop, drop, and roll
C) Jump up and down
D) Call for help but keep running
B) Stop, drop, and roll
If you are in a classroom during a lockdown, you should:
A) Hide out of sight and stay quiet
B) Keep walking around to stay active
C) Go outside to see what’s happening
D) Stand by the window to look outside
A) Hide out of sight and stay quiet
True or False:
If you are indoors during an earthquake, you should stay inside until shaking stops.
True – Running outside during shaking increases the risk of being hit by falling glass, bricks, or power lines.
Fill in the Blank:
When you hear a smoke alarm, you should _________ and leave the building immediately.
Get out
Fill in the Blank:
During a lockdown, turn off the lights, lock the door, and stay _________
Quiet (or silent).
Fill in the Blank:
When taking cover under a desk or table, protect your
_________ and neck.
Head
If you are escaping a building full of smoke, you should:
A) Stand up straight and run
B) Crawl low under the smoke
C) Close your eyes and feel your way out
D) Wave your arms for help
B) Crawl low under the smoke
True or False:
During a lockdown drill, you should still take it seriously.
True – Drills prepare you for real situations.
If you are outdoors during an earthquake, you should:
A) Go near buildings for protection
B) Move away from trees, buildings, and power lines
C) Hide under a parked car
D) Stand on a bridge for safety
B) Move away from trees, buildings, and power lines
Which of the following should you Never use to put out an electrical fire?
A) Fire extinguisher rated for electrical fires
B) Baking soda
C) Water
D) Turning off the power source
C) Water- Never use water on an electrical fire.
Why should you turn off the lights, lock the door, and stay quiet during a lockdown?
Reason: Quiet helps avoid drawing attention to your location.
If you are outdoors during an earthquake, why should you move away from trees, buildings, and power lines?
Being away from structures reduces the risk of being hit by falling debris, trees, or live wires.