Tornadoes
Why should you not bring candles in your emergency kit for a tornado.
because the debris nearby can catch on fire from that candle
During an earthquake how do you protect yourself? do you
1. Get under a sturdy object and protect your head/neck
2. Run out the building you are in C. lay on the floor with hands crossed over your chest
Get under a sturdy object and protect your head/neck
During a flood should you where in your house do you want to be
1. to your car and drive away
2. Go to the highest level in or on your house
3.Wait by your front door to see what is happening outside
Go to the highest level in or on your house
What is a Tsunami
Tsunamis are giant waves caused by earthquakes or volcanic eruptions under the sea
How do you put out a fire that is on your clothes?
Stop, drop&role
How should you stay safe incase of a tornado?
Go into a basement/lowest floor in your house
Go inside a room without windows
Get under something sturdy (heavy table/workbench)
All of the above
All of the above
what is something you Shouldn't do in an earthquake?
1. Get close to a window for a fast escape in need
2. Get und a sturdy piece of furniture and protect your neck/head
3. Stay inside as to not get hit by debris
Get close to a window for a fast escape in need
Glass will break in a major earthquake and might hurt you
When a river’s water level reaches 10 meters, this means that
1.the water level is 10 meters above an arbitrary ‘zero’ level
2.the water level is 10 meters above mean sea level
3.the water level is 10 meters above mean sea level or an arbitrary 'zero' level
the water level is 10 meters above mean sea level or an arbitrary 'zero' level
What should you do during a tsunami
Get to high ground if on land/if in water grab onto something that floats/ if in a boat go out to sea towards the wave.
When a Building is on fire do you:
1.cover your mouth and try to run to a safer
2.drop to the floor and crawl
3. Crawl for a few seconds to regain energy then run with your mouth covered
drop to the floor and crawl
Tornadoes occur LEAST often in this month
May
January
June
January
What causes earthquakes?
1. tectonic plates
2.
Tectonic Plates
How much of water can sweep a car away during a flood
1. 1.5 ft
2. 2 ft
3. 2.5 ft
4. 3 ft
2 FT
If there is a tsunami caused by an earthquake what is the FIRST thing you should do?
1. Get to highground
2. Finish your game of Fortnite
3. Get under a sturdy object and protect your head/neck
4. Go towards the ocean
Get under a sturdy object and protect your head/neck
You open your bedroom door and see a fire burning hot in the hallways, do you:
1. close the door, open a window, and call 9-1-1
2. close the door, ideally put a wet cloth under the door, call 9-1-1 and wave a bright-colored shirt or light out the window after opening it
3.close the door, ideally put a dry cloth under the door, call 9-1-1 and wave a bright colored shirt or light out the window after opening it
2. close the door, ideally put a wet cloth under the door, call 9-1-1 and wave a bright-colored shirt or light out the window after opening it
What area of the United states has the most tornadoes?
Mid-Western United States
North-East United States
Atlantic United States
South-East United States
Mid-Western United states
How many days of supplies should you pack into your emergency supply kit
5 days
3 days
7 days
2 days
3 Days worth of supplies
What is the first thing you should do when your house is about to be flooded
Shut off the electricity at the circuit breakers
How high up should a shelter be for you to be safe during a tsunami.
150 ft
100 ft
200 ft
75 ft
100ft
In the morning you decide to cook an omelet, you first cut the tomatoes, onions, and bell peppers. You put oil in the pan then put the vegetables as you whisk the eggs. You turn around to see the pan on fire do you:
1. turn off the stove and throw salt on in the fire
2. turn off the stove and pour water on it
3.turn off the stove, cover the pan and move it to the sink or off the stove
turn off the stove and throw salt on in the fire
What do we call a tornado that forms over water?
a. Supercell
b. Waterspout
c. Landspout
d. Gustnado
e. Multiple vortex
Waterspout
What is one common thing people forget to put in their disaster supply kit?
Shoes
What are 9 things you should have in your disaster supplies kit
Drinking water – Fill clean containers.
Food that requires no refrigeration or cooking.
Cash.
Medications and first aid supplies.
Clothing, toiletries.
Battery-powered radio.
Flashlights.
Extra batteries.
Important documents: insurance papers, medical records, bank account numbers.
How can you be prepared in case of a tsunami
1.Learn the signs of a potential tsunami.
2.Know and practice community evacuation plans.
3.Create a family emergency communication plan that has an out-of-state contact
4.Sign up for your community’s warning system
5.All of the above
All of the above
What is a flashpoint?
A flashpoint is the lowest temperature at which the vapors of a volatile material can ignite