Prepared Essentials
When preparing a go kit, what are two essentials that should be included?
- Food
- Water
- First Aid Supplies
What is the leading cause of house fires?
Cooking equipment
Where do the most severe tornadoes happen?
In the Plains States.
- Oklahoma
- Texas
However, they can happen anywhere.
Twice a year.
In the event of a disaster, each member of a household should have a responsibility or role to move efficiently.
True
Two.
Doors and windows can be routes of exit.
What are some things to consider when smoking to prevent a home fire? (Name two)
- Never smoke in bed
- Never smoke around oxygen
- Always make sure the butts are extinguished
- Keep matches and lighters away from kids
What are some early warning signs of a tornado?
- Dark, often greenish clouds, which are caused by hail
- Clouds of debris
- A thunderstorm cloud that is low to the ground. Also known as a "wall cloud"
On average, do tornadoes cause more damage or injuries?
More damage.
Because tornadoes are columns of air that are violently rotating, most damage is caused by the high winds that destroy buildings, move big objects and disrupt services.
Injuries and deaths are most often caused by flying debris
It is okay to leave what you are cooking unattended if you have cooked it before.
Unattended cooking is responsible for 1/3 of reported home cooking fires.
Remember!! KEEP AN EYE ON WHAT YOU FRY!
How much water should you store in case of a natural disaster?
One gallon of water per person per day.
Expect to use half for drinking and half for sanitation
How often should you replace smoke alarms?
Every 10 years
In the event of a tornado, where is a safe place to move to? Describe the room.
- An interior room on the lowest floor.
- No windows
About how many tornadoes happen each year in the United States?
Around 1,200 tornadoes
During a tornado, a mobile home can be a safe place to take shelter if there is no other option.
False.
Mobile homes are never safe during a tornado.
You should find a low-lying area like a ditch or a ravine and lie flat on the ground. Covering your head with your hands.
What is the name of an app that can notify you of weather alerts?
Red Cross Emergency App
NOAA Weather Radio
What is the saying to remember how far objects should be from heating equipment?
Three feet from heat!
What is the name of the thunderstorm that tornadoes start in?
The bigger and powerful a supercell, the more destructive the tornado can be.
In these thunderstorms, they are often accompanied by hail, heavy rain, and flash flooding.
At what age are children twice as likely to die in a home fire?
Children under 5 years old.
This is why it is important that children need to be confident in how they react to a fire.
You should have an emergency contact of someone who lives out of town.
True
When making a household kit, how long should supplies last for?
Supplies should last for at least for 3 days but two weeks is best.
What are three things you should do if you cannot evacuate from a closed room during a house fire?
- Seal the door by placing a cloth around any cracks or openings [To keep the smoke out]
- Block all the air vents
- Call 911 and tell them where you are. If a window is available try to single with a flashlight or colored cloth
Tornadoes most often happen from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
False.
Tornadoes most often happen between 3:00 pm and 9:00 pm.
Malfunctioning and Improper Heating equipment account for 35% percent of home fire fatalities.
Smoking causes 22%.
During a tornado, you should park your car under a bridge and turn off the engine. You should make sure to open your windows are open to hear if the tornado moves in another direction.
False.
STAY AWAY FROM BRIDGES AND OVERPASSES. They can fall or increase the damage in strong winds.
Keep your engine running and put your head down below your windows covering yourself with your hands or a blanket if possible.