Fire Safety
What are your escape routes in your home?
doors, patio, windows
Make sure you check doors for heat before exiting through door.
Alcohol and/or caffeine drinks can dehydrate you.
True/ False
True. Alcohol and/or caffeine drinks can actually dehydrate you. So keep water with you during the day. If you are an athlete/ exercising, a sports drink containing electrolytes can help your body absorb water better.
What is the second leading cause of accidental injury-related death for children ages 1 to 14 years?
Drowning.
Who do you call if you have a work order?
life coach or housing specialist
Who should I call if there is a power outage?
Life Coach or Housing Specialist
How do you use a fire extinguisher?
P. ull
A. im
S. queeze
S. weep
What are 2 types of heat related illnesses?
heat stroke and heat exhaustion.
Infants and kids can drown in 1 inch of water.
True or False.
True
You are allowed to keep boxes in front of your front or patio door.
True/ False
False. all potential exits must remain clear of obstructions.
Who schedules a Public Safety Power Outage?
Utility company: Riverside Public Utilities or So Cal Edison
How do you put out a grease fire?
smother with lid or anything larger than pan
Who is at risk of dehydration?
1. babies/ infants
2. older people
3. people with long- term health conditions
4. athletes
When do you call 911 for a drowning victim?
When it is passive drowning or person is not moving.
What are considered emergency work orders?
1. Leaks/ plumbing issues
2. Electrical problems
3. Broken windows/ doors
4. Fridge not working
5. Bed bugs/ roaches
6. Mold
Why might a power outage be scheduled?
help protect communities during extreme and dangerous weather to include high heats, to reduce wildfire risk
How often does a fire start?
every 15 seconds
5 Signs of dehydration.
1. feeling thirsty and lightheaded/ headaches
2. dry mouth, dry and loose skin
3. tiredness and confusion
4. dark colored, strong smelling urine
5. Passing urine/ stool less often than usual (UTI/ Constipated)
You see a person who is actively drowning and trying to save themselves by swinging their arms. You should go in and pull them out.
True or False.
False. You should use any life saving equipment available such as a life preserver or pole or other object for the person to grab on to.
Where should smoke/ fire alarms be placed in home?
on ceiling or high on walls, in hallways/ outside living areas, and inside all bedrooms
I don't need to have a personal safety plan for everyone living in my home.
True or False.
False. Everyone living in the home needs to have a safety plan in the event of an emergency to include health needs, medication needs, personal needs, etc.
How do you care for burns?
1. cool the burn
2. remove any tight items
3. don't break blisters
4. apply lotion
5. bandage the burn
6. take pain relievers as needed
What are the 4 steps if someone is experiencing a heat related illness?
1. call 911
2. get the person out of the sun
3. begin cooling them down with water such as bath shower, cool rag, etc.
4. if vomiting, make sure airways remain open
What are common causes of drowning?
drinking alcohol, taking prescription medications that cause drowsiness, swimming alone, not supervising children, risky behaviors,
How do you prevent electrical fires?
Do no overload outlets with large appliances
unplug small appliances when not in use,
use as few extension cords and adapters as possible,
extension cords are not tacked to walls, under rugs, or through doorways
What are 10 things I should include in my emergency kit to sustain myself in my home or if an evacuation is needed.
1. non- perishable foods, infant formula, pet food, etc.
2. bottled water
3. clothes, blankets, toiletries, basic needs
4. extra cash
5. batteries
6. First Aid Kit
7. medications
8. flashlights
9. paper cups, plates, and utensils, can opener, etc.
10. battery powered radio