Drill Procedures
What is the primary exit during a fire drill?
What is the nearest exit?
What piece of equipment detects smoke in a building?
A smoke detector
True or False?
You should open all windows during a tornado.
False
What U.S. state is most affected by tornadoes annually?
Texas
Why is it important to gather at a designated meeting point after a fire drill?
Answer: What is to ensure everyone is accounted for?
How often should tornado shelters be inspected for safety compliance?
At least once a year
True or False?
"Stop, Drop, and Roll" is used for escaping a building during a fire.
False
What is the largest recorded earthquake in U.S. history?
The 1964 Alaska earthquake
What should you do if you cannot exit a building during a fire?
What is seal the door, stay low to avoid smoke, and signal for help?
Name the tool used to measure earthquake magnitude?
A seismometer or seismograph
Explain why door frames are not the safest place during an earthquake.
They do not provide enough protection from falling debris
Name the fire incident that led to modern fire safety codes in the U.S.
The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire
During a tornado drill, where should you go in a building without a basement?
Interior room on the lowest floor without windows
What is the purpose of a fire extinguisher labeled "Class A"?
To extinguish fires involving wood, paper, and cloth
True or False?
Water conducts electricity during floods caused by natural disasters.
True
What year did the Great Chicago Fire occur?
1871
What steps should you follow during an earthquake drill if you are outside?
Move to an open area away from buildings, trees, and power lines
What piece of safety equipment is recommended to keep in a tornado shelter?
A weather radio
What is a common myth about car safety during a tornado?
That staying under an overpass is safe
What major natural disaster prompted the establishment of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)?
The 1979 Three Mile Island nuclear accident