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True or False: During a power outage, you should keep your refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible.
True (opening the door lets cold air escape, spoiling food much faster).
If you are walking outside and see dark storm clouds approaching, what is your first clue that lightning is close enough to strike?
Hearing thunder (if you can hear it, you are within striking distance).
True or False: You should never use a kitchen gas stove or oven to heat your apartment when it is freezing.
True (it creates a dangerous risk of fire and carbon monoxide poisoning).
What is the best and cheapest beverage to drink all day to protect your body from extreme heat?
Water.
If you are stranded or lost at a bus stop or transit center, who is the safest, most reliable uniformed person to ask for help or directions?
A bus driver, transit security officer, or transit station attendant.
Why should you keep a small emergency cash reserve in $1 and $5 bills at home instead of using debit cards or $50 bills?
Card readers won't work without power, and stores that stay open often cannot make change for large bills.
The public safety slogan "Turn Around, Don't Drown" warns pedestrians and drivers to avoid doing what?
Walking, wading, or driving through flooded roads or sidewalks.
What is "black ice," and why is it especially hazardous for pedestrians and buses?
A thin, clear coating of ice on sidewalks or pavement that is nearly invisible and looks like wet concrete.
Between what hours of the day is the sun at its strongest and hottest, making it the most dangerous time to walk long distances or wait at unshaded bus stops?
Between 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM (or midday to late afternoon).
If you are stuck outside after dark because your ride fell through, where is the safest place to wait on a busy commercial street?
Inside an open, well-lit business (like a grocery store, 24-hour convenience store, or pharmacy) near the front counter or security.
If an outage knocks out traffic lights at a busy street intersection, how are drivers and pedestrians legally supposed to treat the intersection?
As a 4-way stop.
What is the difference between a Severe Weather Watch and a Severe Weather Warning?
A Watch means conditions are right for dangerous weather to form (be prepared); a Warning means severe weather is happening or spotted right now (take shelter immediately).
What are the early physical signs of frostbite on exposed skin (like fingers, toes, ears, or nose)?
Numbness, a tingling/pricking feeling, and skin turning pale, grayish-yellow, or waxy.
To cool your core body temperature quickly using a cold, wet cloth or an ice pack, what specific areas of your body should you place it on?
Pulse points where blood vessels run close to the skin: the back of the neck, wrists, armpits, or groin.
If your phone has no internet service or battery, where can you almost always find a printed paper route schedule and map for free?
In the brochure racks inside the front of the bus, at a central transit station kiosk, or at a local public library.
If your phone battery drops below 20% and you have no power bank, what are two settings you should immediately turn on to make it last longer?
Low Power Mode (Battery Saver) and lowering screen brightness (or turning on Airplane Mode when not actively communicating).
Is sheltering under a highway bridge or overpass during a tornado dangerous?
Yes, Overpasses act like wind tunnels, speeding up wind and funneling dangerous flying debris directly under the bridge.
Severe hypothermia is life-threatening. What is a key mental/behavioral symptom that someone's brain is shutting down from the cold?
Confusion, slurred speech, extreme clumsiness, drowsiness, or suddenly stopping shivering even though it's freezing.
Why can certain psychiatric medications (especially antipsychotics and mood stabilizers) make hot summer days significantly more dangerous for your body?
They can impair the brain's temperature-regulating center, reduce your body’s ability to sweat, and dull your awareness of thirst.
Which direction should you walk along the street if there are no clear sidewalks?
Facing incoming traffic (so you can clearly see approaching vehicles and drivers can see you).
If a widespread blackout cuts off both cell towers and home internet for days, where is the most reliable public place in your local community to find emergency information, charging stations, and backup power?
A local public library, community center, or municipal emergency shelter.
How many inches of fast-moving flood water does it take to knock an adult off their feet?
Just 6 inches (12 inches of water can carry away a car).
What is the difference between the "Actual Temperature" and the "Wind Chill"?
Wind chill measures how cold the air actually feels on bare skin because the wind blows away the thin layer of body warmth, accelerating frostbite and hypothermia.
Weather forecasts often report the "Heat Index" alongside the actual temperature. What weather factor does the Heat Index combine with temperature to measure how hot it really feels to the human body?
Relative humidity (high humidity stops sweat from evaporating, trapping body heat).
Federal law requires that an old, disconnected cell phone with no active carrier plan or SIM card must still be able to complete a call to what specific number as long as it has battery power?
911.