Emergency Kits:
What item in an emergency kit is crucial for signaling for help and should include extra batteries?
What is a flashlight?
In coastal areas, what term is used for a large ocean wave caused by underwater earthquakes or volcanic eruptions?
What is a tsunami?
How many ways should a person know to leave their house in case of a fire?
When providing first aid for a bleeding wound, what item can be used to apply direct pressure and control bleeding?
What is a sterile bandage or cloth?
What is the emergency number to call for assistance in the United States?
What is 911?
What essential document should be included in an emergency kit to prove identity and facilitate communication?
What are birth certificates and or social security cards.
Hurricanes, typhoons, and cyclones are different names for the same meteorological phenomenon. What is it?
What is a tropical cyclone?
What common household device detects smoke and alerts residents to the possibility of a fire?
What is a smoke alarm?
How many supplies does a first aid kit need?
What is enough for each person in the household?
What should you do if you smell gas in your home?
What is leave the area and call emergency services?
In addition to food and water, what personal hygiene item is recommended for inclusion in an emergency kit?
What are spare clothes?
What natural disaster occurs when there is a sudden and violent flow of mud, rocks, and debris down a slope?
What is a landslide?
What should be the primary focus of a fire evacuation plan for a household or building?
What is ensuring everyone gets out safely?
What should be the first step when assisting someone who is choking and unable to breathe?
What is performing the Heimlich maneuver?
What is the most common cause of home accidents, often occurring in bathrooms and on staircases?
What is slipping and falling?
In cold climates, what crucial item should be included to help retain body heat and prevent hypothermia?
What are thermal blankets?
What natural disaster involves the rapid and uncontrolled spread of fire in vegetation?
What is a wildfire?
What portable firefighting device, typically containing water or a fire suppressant, is useful for small fires in their early stages?
What is a fire extinguisher?
When treating a burn, what is the recommended action for a third-degree burn with charred or white skin?
What is covering the burn with a clean, dry cloth and seeking immediate medical attention?
How can you protect yourself during an earthquake?
What is "Drop, Cover, and Hold On"?
In a comprehensive first aid kit, what are three essential items that should be included to address various injuries and emergencies, and why are they important?
A flashlight and extra batteries
Sterile dressings and bandages
An instant cold pack
An emergency blanket
In the context of volcanic eruptions, what term describes the fragments of volcanic rock and ash propelled into the air?
What is volcanic ejecta?
What important safety precaution should be taken when using candles or any open flame indoors?
What is never leaving them unattended?
What is the purpose of the recovery position when assisting an unconscious person who is breathing normally?
What is maintaining an open airway and preventing the person from rolling onto their back?
In case of a minor burn, what is the recommended action for immediate relief?
What is running cold water over the burn?