Thin Ice
This is when preceipitation falls as rain but then forms a sheet of ice on the ground.
What is freezing rain?
FEMA recommends having enough food and water to last how long in the event of a winter storm?
3 days
While sledding, should you go feet first or head first?
Feet first, to avaoid head injuries
Oh no! You've been playing outside too long and you notice frostbite on your hand. What do you do?
Go inside, soak the hand in warm water and use body heat to warm the hand slowly.
This is frozen water on roads that is difficult to see and is responsible for many automobile accidents.
What is Black Ice
Name 3 things you should keep in an emergency readiness kit in the winter months.
Warm clothing, betteries, flashlights, first aid kits etc.
Never ski or snowboard....
Alone
Confusion, Shivering, difficulty speaking, skeepyness, and stiff muscles are symptoms of what?
Hypothermia
Most of your body heat is lost through your . . . .
Head. That's why hats, scarves and hoods are so important!
Portable generators should only ever be where?
Outside, at least 20 feet from buildings
What is the recommended minimum age to drive a snowmobile?
16
True or False: you still need sunscreen in the winter.
True, the snow reflects sunlight and actually puts you at additional risk of sunburn.
While driving in the winter/snowy weather, you should increase your following distance to
8-10 seconds
Why should you never start a fire inside without proper ventillation?
Carbon monoxide poisoning
While outside in winter weather, dressing in ...... Can help to keep you warm and dry
Layers
Is it better to shovel snow right after it comes down or to wait until the morning?
Right after or as it's falling. The fresh snow is lighter and fluffier and therefore easier to shovel.