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100

What are some resources the American Red Cross offers to Tornado victims?

  •  shelter, food and comfort to families

  • Distribute clean-up supplies such as shovels, rakes, tarps, and work gloves

  • Conduct damage assessment of homes impacted by storms

  • Provide mental health support, including counseling for families impacted by storms and tips on self-care and how to cope with the aftermath

Connect loved ones separated after a storm via services like Safe and Well

100

What disaster is a violent and abrupt shaking of the grounds caused by tectonic plates?

Earthquakes

100

What are some ways that you can be prepared for a home fire?

A)Check Smoke Alarms

B)Practice Stop, Drp and Roll methods

C) All of the Above

C) All of the Above

100

What are two winter weather warning terms?

Wind chill, outlook, watch, advisory

100

85% of this disaster is caused by people.

Wildfires

200

What items are vital to have on hand in the event of a hurricane (name at least 3)?

Water (1 gallon per person/per day), non-perishable food, a battery powered or hand-crank radio, flashlight, first aid kit, and extra batteries

200

What’s the difference between tornado watch and tornado warning?


Watch: tornadoes are possible in and near your area

Warning: A tornado is near. There is danger. Move to safe location right away.

200

What is the best thing to do when preparing for an Earthquake? 

A)Create a safety Plan 

B)Practice Drop, Cover, and Roll with each family member 

C)Identify and fix potential earthquake hazards in your home 

All of the Above

200

What is one of the main reasons for home fires?


A)Animals 

B) Cooking Mishaps

C) Electrical Problems

C) Electrical Problems

200

What is the snowiest state in the USA?

  1. New York

  2. Alaska

  3. Vermont

C) Vermont

300

Where can I go to learn more about how to prevent wildfires?

https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/wildfire/how-to-prevent-wildfires.html (red cross)

300

What maximum sustained wind speed is required for a storm to be classified as a hurricane?

  1. 40 mph

  2. 52 mph

  3. 74 mph

  4. 90 mph

74 mph

300

Where’s the best place to take cover after receiving a tornado warning?

  • Identify safe place to shelter

  • No windows

  • Basement

  • Get under a sturdy force

  • Protect head & body with cushion

300

At what magnitude level is an earthquake considered “Major”?

Between 7.0-7.9

300

How many Civilian Deaths do Home Fires cause per year?


  1. 30%

  2. 75%

  3. 93%

  4. 65%

C) 93%

400

What is something/s you should have in order to prepare for a winter storm?

Shovel, heater, canned food

400

This disaster is unpredictable, fast-moving, driven by wind, and fueled by unhealthy or dying trees.

wildfires

400

If told to evacuate during a hurricane, name an item you should bring with you to a shelter.

Bedding, clothing, medications, identification, hygiene items, and similar items. 


Remember, it is most important that you evacuate quickly so only bring what is absolutely necessary

400

What disaster has a scale from EF0-EF5 to rank the severity of it?

Tornado

400

How many earthquakes happen per year, globally, on average

20,000

500

Where can I find more information about home fires?

The Red Cross Website: 

https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/fire/home-fire-recovery.html 

500

A combination of heavy snow with dangerous wind chills, what is it?

Blizzards/Snow storm

500

What is the best way to prepare for a wildfire?

Remove debris, brush, and other flammable materials that are near your home for a defensible space of at least at least 30 feet.

500

There are 5 categories of hurricanes according to the Saffir-Simpson Wind Scale. Damage rises by a factor of ____ for each category increase.

  1. 2

  2. 4

  3. 8

4

500

How far on the ground can a tornado travel?

50 miles