Disaster Situations
Crazy Disaster Situations
True or false
Emergency situations
100
what do you do during a house fire? A) stay to gather valuables B) panic and hide in the closet C) try to put out large fire manually D) evacuate building
D) Evacuate building - call emergency personnel 911 - use fire extinguisher if small fire - stay calm
100
Flood, what should you do? A) leave electrical appliances on B) stay in low lying areas C) drive through flooded waterways D) be alert, and know public warnings in area
D) be alert, and know public warnings in area - turn off appliances - stay on higher ground - do not cross flooded waterways
100
During a rock avalanche, you should curl in a ball with your back facing the rocks. True or false?
True
100
If you are calling 911, what should you tell emergency personnel?
- your name, -location -problem -if there are any injured persons
200
Stranded in a car, during a blizzard, you should: A) panic and leave car B) turn off car engine C) open car window and door D) sleep
B) turn off car engine, - prevent carbon monoxide poisoning - do minor exercises to keep blood flowing - Disorientation and hypothermia occurs quickly in blowing and drifting snow.
200
Tornado, what should you do A) try to outrun tornado B) stay in car or mobile home C) film tornado D) run to basement or storm shelter
D) run to basement or storm shelter
200
During a snow avalanche, you should try to run away as fast as you can. True or false?
False, during a snow avalanche, you should stay calm and cup your hand over your mouth to secure air pocket
200
What should you do if someone's clothes catch on fire?
Get the person to the ground and roll him over and over on the ground. OR Wrap the victim with a blanket, coat, or jacket if one is handy. -call 911
300
Car stranded in a desert, what should you do? A) panic and leave car B) drink soda to quench thirst C) take of clothes to stay cool D)stay near car
D) stay near car - stay hydrated (drink water) - maintain body moisture by keeping clothes on
300
Hurricane, what should you do A)Have a supply of non-perishable food and water on hand. B) ignore safety warnings C) go outside D) avoid basement
A) Have a supply of non-perishable food and water on hand
300
If your boat capsizes in water, you should try to swim to shore. True or false?
False, the shore is usually father than you think. Staying with your boat increases chances of rescue
300
What should you do if someone is severely bleeding
Apply pressure and cover with clean bandage. Get the person to a hospital for stitches (and immunization against Tetanus) keeping the limb raised. Disturbing wound will cause heavier bleeding.
400
After motor vehicle accident, what should you do? A) call police and stay calm B) panic and leave the scene C) blame someone for the accident D) do nothing
A) call police and stay calm
400
Thunderstorm, what should you do: A) take a shower or bath B) go outside C) use phone or computer D) stay away from tall or sharp objects
D) stay away from tall or sharp objects
400
Landslides are usually triggered by water. True or false?
True
400
What should you do if someone is choking?
Ask person "are you choking?" Tell person you are going to assist them. Perform the Heimlich maneuver.
500
Drugin earthquake, what should you do? A) panic B) drop down on hands and knees, cover body C) run outside, or to other rooms D)stand in doorway
B) drop down on hands and knees, and cover body
500
Atomic emergency,what should you do? A) stay outside B) bury face in your arm C) panic D) do nothing
B) bury face in your arm - stay in safest part of your house
500
The shovel is not the best equipment to dig out snow avalanche victims. True or false?
False, the shovel is the best equipment because snow compacts together in a very hard mass
500
What should you do if someone is poisoned
Call poison control, if possible bring poison container. Get victim to the hospital ASAP
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