Pests
True or False: It is safe to have wild mice in my house.
False: They carry disease.
True or False: I should leave all the lights on in my house when I leave.
False: Turn off lights to save electricity.
True or False: I should start screaming if there is a fire.
False: Stay calm and find an exit.
I hear the tornado siren go off. What should I do?
Go to the basement or a room without windows.
True or False: If I spill water on the floor I should leave it there.
False: Clean it up!
What should you read before you use wasp spray?
The directions so you know how to use it.
My charger has a frayed cord and I can see the wires. What should I do?
Throw it away.
How often should you test your smoke alarm batteries?
Every month
True or False: I should take a shower/bath during a thunderstorm.
False: If lightning strikes your house, it could shock you.
What should you do if your pipes start to leak?
Call your landlord
There are ants all over the kitchen floor. What should you do?
Use ant traps or spray.
What should you do if you drop an electric tool (hair dryer) into water?
Ask for help
Unplug the tool
Your roommate lights a candle and then leaves the house. What should you do?
Blow it out and tell them they forgot.
What two things should you check to make sure they are locked before you leave your house?
Windows and Doors
Should I take out my trash every couple weeks or every couple days?
Every couple days, especially if there are food scraps in it.
If your toast gets stuck in the toaster, how should you get it out?
Ask for help.
How do you spray a fire extinguisher?
In a circle
or
Side to side
Side to side
Why do we do fire and tornado drills at school?
To practice where to go and what to do if one happens.
When should I unscrew my hose from the spicket on the house?
Summer or Winter?
Winter
When I put pest sprays in a cabinet, what should they stay far away from?
Food
The electricity goes out in my house. What can I check before I call the power company?
Circuit breaker
What are TWO ways to keep your stove safe?
Turn pan handles away from front of stove.
Keep towels/paper away from stove.
Turn off burner when you are finished.
What needs to be put on ice to prevent people from falling?
Salt
What do I need to protect me from carbon monoxide?
A carbon monoxide detector