What is defined as a dangerous meteorological phenomena with the potential to cause damage, serious social disruption, or loss of human life?
Severe Storm
100
True or False? In the case of serious injury or illness, the injured should be moved into a room of privacy such as the nurses office.
FALSE. Do NOT move injured!
100
How are members in the building notified of a fire?
The fire alarm will sound.
100
What is defined as a sudden and violent shaking of the ground, sometimes causing great destruction, as a result of movements within the earth's crust.
An earthquake.
100
What is defined as a mobile, destructive vortex of violently rotating winds having the appearance of a funnel-shaped cloud?
A tornado.
200
Who is responsible for directing and supervising students during severe weather?
Teachers
200
Who should be notified first, the principal or 911?
911
200
Where do Challengers go in the case of a fire?
Outside the building beside the team area, exiting through Mrs. Parker's door (Parker and Gentry's classes) or through Ms. Roberts' door (Roberts and McGuire's classes)
200
How is personnel within the building notified of an earthquake?
The earthquake alaram will sound.
200
Tornado WATCH or WARNING?
No funnel clouds have been sighted but tornadoes can be expected to occur.
Tornado Watch
300
How do you find out if school will open for the day in the case of severe weather? (Two answers to this question, both must be included!)
Radio and Television WLEX, WKYT, WTVQ (You may also check the websites of the listed news channels)
300
True or False? When the injured is with a teacher or an adult, all students should leave the room.
True. Once an adult has been notified and is assisting all students should calmly and quietly exit the room to an area designated by the teacher.
300
What behaviors are expected for students when exiting the building in case of a fire?
Students should walk quickly in a line without talking. Students should stand in a line away from the building in ALPHABETICAL ORDER.
300
What should students do in the case of an earthquake?
Get beneath a desk and cover your head.
300
Tornado WATCH or WARNING?
A funnel cloud has been sighted.
Tornado Warning. The approximate location and travel direction is usually also given with a warning.
400
Who will notify teachers and students in the case of severe weather during the school day?
The principal
400
In the case of a hostage situation students outside their classroom should:
A - Report back to their classroom to notify their teacher that they are safe
B - Report to the nearest safe classroom
B - Report to the nearest safe classroom
400
Where is the safe location for all personnel when there is a bomb threat?
Outside at least 300 feet away from the building.
400
What causes the most injuries during an earthquake?
Falling objects within the building.
400
Where do Challengers go during a tornado alert?
In the teacher workroom beside the gym.
500
Where do the challengers go in the case of severe weather? What are the expectations of student behavior during severe weather?
The teacher workroom beside the gym. Students should walk in a single file line without talking. Students should file into the room and sit quietly on the floor making sure to make room for everyone!
500
In a hostage situation, a teacher or staff member should first notify who?
911 or the State Police
500
True or False. Bombs are typically comprised of a bundle of dynamite and a clock so they are easy to identify.
False. Bombs can be almost anything from dynamite to everyday ordinary objects.
500
What should students do if the are OUTSIDE in the case of an earthquake?
Move quickly away from the building and powerlines. Lay flat and facedown waiting for the quake and all after shocks to subside.
500
What are the student expectations during a tornado alert while traveling towards the tornado shelter location?
Students should walk with their class in a single file line without talking. Students should sit face down with their heads covered.