Tornados
You should avoid places with _______ during a tornado.
windows
What state experiences the most hurricanes?
Florida
What state has the most earthquakes?
California
The Great Flood of ____ occurred along the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers.
1993
Name 2 items you should keep handy in case of a natural disaster.
Bottled Water, Batteries, Flashlights, Non-perishable food, Blankets, Towels, etc.
Why is learning CPR/First Aid useful during tornadoes?
Someone could be struck or crushed by something.
Name 1 of the hurricanes that struck the U.S. this year.
Helene, Milton, Valerie, Isaac, Kirk, Gordon, etc.
Do not take the ________ during an earthquake.
elevator
What makes an area a flood zone?
Name a disaster relief organization.
Red Cross, Direct Relief, Operation USA, Doctors without Borders, etc.
Name at least 1 of the 3 states in "Tornado Alley".
Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas
What is 1 way to secure property in preparation for a hurricane?
Boarding windows, clearing the yard, move vehicles under shelter if possible
What should you do during an earthquake?
Drop, cover, and hold on.
Residents of a flooding town may use _______ to stop or slow down water from flowing.
sandbags
What is PFH's color code for a fire?
Red
What state has had the most tornadoes?
Texas
True or false: The eye (center) of the hurricane is the most dangerous part.
False
True or false: The ground movement before an earthquake is subtle.
This type of flood begins within 3-6 hours of heavy rainfall.
What would you include in an emergency plan?
Stay connected with loved ones, know where shelters are, know evacuation routes, keep stock of your supplies, plan activities, etc.
What is PFH's color code for a tornado?
Black
What is PFH's color code for a hurricane?
There is none.
What is PFH's color code for an earthquake?
Orange
What is PFH's color code for a flood?
There is none.
What usually causes death from fires?
Smoke inhalation