Home Fires
How long do you have to escape a burning home before it’s too late?
2 minutes
What is the definition of a flood?
Heavy or steady rain for several hours or days that saturates the ground causing floods
What is a tornado?
A violently rotating column of air
What is the definition of a blizzard?
Storm must last for at least 3 hours and produce a large amount of falling snow and sustained wind
What percentage of Americans have not developed or practiced a home fire escape plan?
74%
When does flash flooding happen?
When there is sudden rapidly rising water near a low-lying area
How fast (in miles per hour) can a tornado go?
300 mph
The snowiest city is in Rochester, New York. What is the average amount of snowfall (in inches) each year?
94 inches
What is the main cause of house fires?
Cooking
What areas of Dubuque are vulnerable to flooding?
Low lying areas near the river and areas where the Bee Branch is now
When is tornado season in Iowa?
Peak tornado season is June and July
How long does it take to get frostbite?
0-20 minutes depending n the temperature and wind speed. The colder the temperature and stronger the wind speed, the faster frost bite happens
What item in someone’s house doubles their chances of surviving a fire?
A smoke detector
How many inches of fast moving water does it take to knock down a person?
6 inches
Which country has the highest number of tornadoes reported each year?
United States
When do the majority of blizzards happen (months)?
December to February
Heating, electrical fires, smoking, candles
What percentage of flood-related deaths are caused by drivers attempting to drive through water that is too deep?
66%
What kinds of spaces should a person go that have the best protection against tornadoes?
Lowest floor of building, preferable a basement. Stay away from windows. (A bathroom or locker room is good)
Where is the best place to go during a blizzard?
Inside, preferably in a building that has a reliable source of heat