Tornadoes
What things (natural or man-made) can warn of a tornado?
What is the most important action to take if you hear a fire alarm?
Evacuate the building immediately.
What is the first step in an evacuation plan?
Identify the nearest exit.
What device detects smoke and alerts occupants?
A smoke detector.
You're a licensed driver and you get into a car crash. What are the three main steps you need to take?
#1 - Get to safety. If your car is smoking, get out of the car. If you can drive it still to a parking lot to get out of the road, do that.
#2 - Call the police for them to file a report.
#3 - Exchange insurance information with the other driver(s) involved.
Name one safe place indoors to take cover during a tornado.
The basement or whatever the lowest and most interior room is.
Why should you avoid using elevators during a fire?
Elevators can become stuck or lead to areas with fire.
What is the role of an assembly point in an evacuation plan?
It is a designated safe area where people gather after evacuating.
What safety equipment is used to control small fires?
A fire extinguisher.
You're at a restaurant celebrating your friend's birthday. You're enjoying your meals, but your friend's throat seems to be bothering him. You look at him and his face starts puffing up. He asks, "Were there nuts in this?"
Thank goodness, your friend already has an epipen on him! Or maybe you carry a spare one just in case!
You take the epipen out of your friend's pocket and use it on him.
If you don't have an epipen, call 911!
What should you avoid standing near during a tornado?
Windows, doors, outside walls, and any areas with high ceilings and/or weak structures.
What should you do if you or your clothes catch fire?
Stop, drop, and roll.
What should you avoid doing when evacuating during an emergency?
Running or panicking.
What should you use to cover your nose and mouth to avoid inhaling smoke?
A damp cloth or a smoke mask.
You have been getting headaches every time you come home lately. One of your family members says that they've been feeling a little dizzy or faint, too. One day you smell rotten eggs, but you know there aren't any rotten eggs around.
It could be carbon monoxide poisoning!
Go outside and get some air and call 911. If you can't go outside (your family member fainted and you can't move them but don't want to leave them) - open up windows to try to vent the air.
When do most cities in Michigan test their tornado sirens?
The first Saturday of each month (usually from March through November).
What is the safest way to check if a door is hot before opening it during a fire?
Use the back of your hand to touch the door or doorknob.
What are the 3 ways that most people react to stressful situations, including emergencies?
(Hint: All three start with "F".)
Fight, flight, or freeze.
Why are emergency exit signs important?
They guide people to the nearest exit during an emergency.
You're cooking dinner and have a small amount of oil in a pan. All of a sudden, it's on fire! What do you do?
If it's small enough, try to extinguish it. It can be put out by smothering it (put the lid on the pan) or by using a fire extinguisher.
Because this is an OIL fire, you should NOT use water. That will not work. You can, however, pour salt on it to put it out.
What is the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning?
A tornado watch means that the weather conditions may lead to a tornado and you should be on alert.
A tornado warning means that a tornado has been spotted or detected by radar and people should take shelter.
Name 3 of the 5 types of fires.
(Hint: It's based on what fuel they are burning on!)
Class A: solid materials such as wood or paper, fabric, and some plastics
Class B: liquids or gas such as alcohol, ether, gasoline, or grease
Class C: electrical failure from appliances, electronic equipment, and wiring
Class D: metallic substances such as sodium, titanium, zirconium, or magnesium
Class K: grease or oil fires specifically from cooking
What is a “shelter in place,” and when is it used?
It is staying inside a safe location during an emergency, used when evacuation is not safe.
What is the purpose of a fire blanket?
To smother flames on a person or small fire.
Stop your family member from combining the two!
Vinegar and bleach should never be mixed. Separately, they safe enough to use as household cleaners, but together make a toxic gas.