What does "Dorito" mean in Spanish?
Little golden thing.
What is the recommended strategy for an earthquake?
Drop, Cover, and Hold On
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.
How can you tell if a circuit breaker needs to be reset?
The switch will be in the “middle” position or fully off.
What is the most important thing to remember during an emergency?
stay calm
What are the names of the Sanderson Sisters in the movie Hocus Pocus?
Winifred, Mary, and Sarah.
Which natural disaster led to the evacuation of over 200,000 people from New Orleans in 2005?
Hurricane Katrina
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
True or False: Mixing bleach and ammonia is safe for tough cleaning jobs
False. This produces toxic fumes.
What does CPR stand for?
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
What is cynophobia?
Fear of dogs
How should you respond to a flood?
- DO NOT walk/drive through flooded area
- Get onto higher land
- Evacuate if have too
How do you use a fire extinguisher?
Pull the pin, aim at the base of the fire, and squeeze the handle.
What is the safest way to dispose of expired medication?
Use a designated drug take-back program
How much water should you have per person for three days?
One gallon per person per day.
What is a group of bats called?
A cauldron.
Which disaster is the most unpredictable? A. Tornado B. Flood C. Fire
A. Tornado
What should you do if an electrical fire starts?
Turn off breaker, fire extinguisher, 911
How long can a refrigerator keep food cold without power if unopened?
About 4 hours.
What is the recommended strategy for an active shooter event?
Run, hide, fight
What is Tiana's zodiac sign?
Cancer
Which disaster is most predictable? A. Tornado B. Flood C. Fire
B. Flood
What’s the maximum time you have to escape once a fire alarm goes off?
Approximately 2 minutes.
What’s one sign of a carbon monoxide leak in your home?
Flu-like symptoms, dizziness, or the presence of soot near appliances.
What is mitigation?
- the effort to reduce loss of life and property by lessening the impact of disasters and emergencies