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condition in which a person’s body tissues freeze
Frostbite
an overheating of the body that is life threatening
Heatstroke
able to catch fire easily
Flammable
device that alerts individuals to dangerous levels of smoke
Smoke Alarm
the temporary and immediate care given to a person who has a sudden illness or injury
First Aid
condition in which a person’s body temperature drops from exposure to cold.
Hypothermia
extreme tiredness from being in hot temperatures
Heat Exhaustion
is a crime in which a person breaks into a shop, home, or other location to steal something
Burglary
possible sources of harm or danger
Hazards
ways a person behaves or characteristics of a person’s surroundings that promote health and safety
Protective Factors
the overflowing of a body of water onto dry land
Flood
severe blizzard in which a person cannot see the horizon and can only make out dark shapes
Whiteout
steps taken to keep people from having contact with pathogens in body fluids
Universal Precautions
a group of people who are usually involved in dangerous or illegal activities
Gang
taking steps to protect oneself
Self-protection
serious situation that calls for quick action
Emergency
heavy snowstorm with strong winds
Blizzard
storm with bolts of lightning
Electrical Storm
hurting or threatening someone weaker, younger, or smaller
Bullying
means being aware of possible danger and knowing what to do
Street Smart
any device used to inflict violence
Weapon
an opinion formed before all the facts are known
Prejudice
taking of one’s life on purpose
Suicide
harmful treatment of a person that results in physical injury
Physical Abuse
harmful verbal or non-verbal treatment that lowers a person’s self esteem
Emotional Abuse