General Safety
You are home alone and there is an earthquake
go to a safe place like the bathroom or stand in a doorway. Put on news or radio or check online for local information.
Dinner in the oven is burning and the smoke alarm is going off.
Turn off oven immediately, close oven door, locate fire extinguisher, check if food is on fire, call 911 if there is a fire in oven
What should you never put in the microwave?
Metal (tinfoil, utensils)
What temperature range should you keep your thermostat at?
Between 65-73
True or false: you burn more calories sleeping than you do watching TV
TRUE
Name 3 ways to increase the safety of your home.
Alarm/safety system, have working smoke/CO2 alarms, fire extinguisher, check window locks regularly, 2nd floor fire escape ladders, lighting....
You smell gas in the kitchen
Check your stove if it is a gas stove and turn off gas and/or call fire company leave the home is directed to do so
The shower is clogged and the drain is backed up
See if you can remove the clog on your own and/or purchase a product to pour down drain like DRANO that can decrease the clog and/or ask a friend for advice/help call a plumber if you cant take care of it yourself.
How would you hang pictures if your landlord does not allow holes in the wall?
command strips, tacks, patch holes
How many hours should you sleep each night?
9-12 hours
How would you prepare for a storm with a possible power outage
Charge your phone, flashlights/candles, warm blankets, make sure you have water/food, keep in touch with support system
There is a puddle of water on the kitchen floor
Clean it up decide where you think the water came from If there is a leak call a plumber
Your washing machine is overflowing and water is spilling out of the top.
Turn it off and/or unplug the appliance clean of the water on the floor try it again and make sure it works. If not call an expert.
How can you help your house stay warm in the winter (besides turning the heat on)
What type of vitamin do you receive from the sun?
Vitamin D
you drop a glass and it breaks all over the kitchen floor
Make sure you have shoes on Sweep it up carefully and dispose in the trash. Vacuum for any small pieces you may have missed.
You are cooking bacon on the stove and the grease catches fire
Do not put water on a grease fire! Turn off flame. Cover with metal lid. If small fire, use baking soda to smother fire. Use fire extinguisher, call 911 if flame continues
You want to use the blender, what safety precautions should you take before and after you use the blender
Leave blender off and unplugged while loading it with food, keep lid fully secured, turn off and unplug before putting hands near blender, assure that the blade has stopped moving
What are appliances in your home that should at least be cleaned seasonally?
Oven, shower, fridge, microwave, washer/dryer
How often should someone exercise per week?
5 days a week, approximately 30 minutes each
You burn your arm and it left a red mark
Run under cold water and use neosporin on it Put a band aid on. If it blisters call your doctor.
There is low water pressure from your kitchen water faucet. It is coming out very slowly.
Check your water heater and pipes to assess for blockage or leak, call a plumber
You are using a blow dryer to do your hair in the bathroom, what precautions should you take
do not rest hair dryer in sink, do not place near any water, remove plug from outlet when finished, do not put directly on hair.
You ordered a ride share, what safety precautions should you take prior to entering
Make sure license plate and vehicle make and model match with app, ask driver's name prior to entering vehicle, check to make sure child locks are not activated on door, Share ride information/location with family or close friend
How many cups of water should you consume a day
8-12 cups of water