Protect Yourself
When thunder roars....
Go indoors
You can prepare by knowing your evacuation route for which type of natural disaster that brings a lot of water?
A flood
What brings extreme cold, freezing rain, snow, ice and high winds?
A winter storm or blizzard.
What is the #1 cause of floods.
Rain
Name a way to help someone with hypothermia - an unusually low body temperature
Go to a warm location or room
Warm the center of the body first
Keep dry
Wrap in warm blankets
During a tornado, name 2 ways to protect yourself.
Stay away from windows, doors and outside walls
Use your arms to protect your head and neck
Do not try to go outside
Listen to the radio or local alerting systems for updated information
Several days.
What is a dangerous storm that includes lightning?
Thunderstorms.
What is the center of the hurricane or typhoon called?
The "eye"?
What is it called when the lights go out in your home due to a storm or natural disaster?
What is a power outage.
True or false
During a power outage you should keep your appliances plugged in.
False
You should unplug them to avoid damage from electrical surges.
What natural disaster can cause a tsunami?
An earthquake
What causes rapid shaking of the earth, caused by the breaking and shifting of underground rock?
What is an earthquake?
What is the best type of room to go in for protection against a tornado and why?
A small, interior, windowless room in a sturdy building on the lowest level.
Name 2 ways a flood can happen
Rainfall
Snow melt
Coastal or tropical storms
Storm surge
Overflow of dams or water systems
To avoid getting trapped by floodwaters, what steps can you do?
Do not drive through floodwaters
Evacuate immediately when ordered to
Move to higher ground or the highest level of a building
Name 2 things Earthquakes can cause
Fires
Damaged roads
Tsunamis
Landslides
Avalanches
Name 4 natural disasters we should be prepared for in Connecticut.
Flood
Hurricane
Thunderstorm
Winter storm
Earthquake
Tornado
Fires
True or false
Hurricanes can only affect the coastal territories.
False
Hurricanes can affect areas more than 100 miles inland.
Name three of the six essentials.
How can they help you during a natural disaster event?
Flashlight
Sun protection
Whistle
Water
First aid kit
Trail food
Name the three moves to protect yourself in an earthquake.
Drop, cover, hold on.
What are the signs of a tornado?
Rotating funnel-shapped cloud
An approaching cloud of debri
A loud roar similar to a freight train
Name three natural disasters that can bring intense winds?
Tornados, Thunderstorms, Winter storms and Hurricanes
Why should you avoid running water or using landline phones during a thunderstorm?
Electricity can travel through plumbing and phone lines.
Your Pack just got back to your campsite after dinner and you hear thunder- what should you do?
Look for an adult and seek shelter in a sturdy, enclosed building or vehicle immediately.
Stay put for at least 30 minutes after the last sound of thunder