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100

 What does "Dorito" mean in Spanish?

Little golden thing.

100

What is the recommended strategy for an earthquake?

Drop, Cover, and Hold On

100

What’s the best way to protect yourself from smoke inhalation during a fire?

Get low to the ground and cover your nose and mouth with a cloth.

100

How can you tell if a circuit breaker needs to be reset?

The switch will be in the “middle” position or fully off.

100

What is the most important thing to remember during an emergency? 

stay calm

200

What are the names of the Sanderson Sisters in the movie Hocus Pocus?  

Winifred, Mary, and Sarah.

200

Which natural disaster led to the evacuation of over 200,000 people from New Orleans in 2005?

Hurricane Katrina

200

True or False: It’s safe to use water to extinguish a grease fire

False. Use a fire extinguisher or cover the fire with a lid to smother it

200

True or False: Mixing bleach and ammonia is safe for tough cleaning jobs

False. This produces toxic fumes.

200

What does CPR stand for?

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

300

What is cynophobia?

Fear of dogs

300

How should you respond to a flood?

- DO NOT walk/drive through flooded area

 - Get onto higher land

- Evacuate if have too

300

How do you use a fire extinguisher?

Pull the pin, aim at the base of the fire, and squeeze the handle.

300

What is the safest way to dispose of expired medication?

Use a designated drug take-back program 

300

How much water should you have per person for three days?

One gallon per person per day.

400

What is a group of bats called?

A cauldron.

400

Which disaster is the most unpredictable? A. Tornado B. Flood C. Fire

A. Tornado

400

What should you do if an electrical fire starts?

Turn off breaker, fire extinguisher, 911

400

How long can a refrigerator keep food cold without power if unopened?

About 4 hours.

400

What is the recommended strategy for an active shooter event?

Run, hide, fight

500

What is Tiana's zodiac sign?

Cancer

500

Which disaster is most predictable? A. Tornado B. Flood C. Fire

B. Flood

500

What’s the maximum time you have to escape once a fire alarm goes off?

Approximately 2 minutes.

500

What’s one sign of a carbon monoxide leak in your home?

Flu-like symptoms, dizziness, or the presence of soot near appliances.

500

What is mitigation?

- the effort to reduce loss of life and property by lessening the impact of disasters and emergencies