Hurricane Basics
Where do hurricanes form?
Over the water
What do you do if your clothing catches on fire?
What is Stop drop and roll
When is the best time to build a basic disaster supply kit if you do not have one?
When is NOW
What personal items should you take with you?
?Copies of important
documents (birth certificates,
passports, insurance policies, etc.)
?Blankets
?Extra clothing
?Hygiene supplies (toilet paper, soap,
toothbrush, toothpaste, etc.)
?Medical supplies (prescription
medications, medication list, extra
glasses, contact lenses, etc.)
?Baby supplies (formula, diapers,
etc.), if needed
?Pet supplies, if needed
Keep your supplies organized in airtight plastic bags, and pack them in a
large sturdy box or plastic tub. Store
your emergency supplies kit where
you can get to it quickly, in a place
known to everyone in your home.
What are the 2 most important ingredients in a hurricane?
Warm water and wind
What should you practice twice a year to prepare for a fire?
What is Fire Escape Plan?
What do you need one gallon of per person per day for serval days?
What is water
What should you have in your car?
For Your Car Keep a separate emergency supplies kit in your car in case an emergency happens while you are on the road. ?Flashlight and extra batteries ?First aid kit ?White distress flag ?Maps ?Car cell phone charger ?Bottled water and dried food such as granola bars ?Breakdown supplies (tire repair kit, pump, booster/jumper cables, flares) ?Seasonal supplies: Winter — shovel, scraper, blanket, etc.; Summer — sunscreen, shade items, etc.
the total number of hurricane speed categories
5
You do this once a year in October
Check you smoke alarm
What item is important to include in your kit to help access nonperishable food?
Manual can opener
Who do you call if there is an Emergency?
911
the parts of buildings hurricanes usually break off first
What are Roofs?
This local disaster relief service provides housing, food, and medicine to victims of house fires
The Red Cross
What are the four main components of a disaster preparedness kits?
Food, Water, First aid kit and other supplies
What do you need for your pet
food, water and vaccine papers
this category of hurricane intensity is compared to the speed of a cheetah
What is Category 1?
300
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How do you check to see if your closed door is HOT?
Check with the back of your hand.
How often should you check and re-stock your kit?
Every Year
Name something you would want to have with you in an emergency.
stuffed animal, toy, markers and paper