earthquakes
Name 1 thing to prepare for an earthquake
Assemble an emergency kit, create a household evacuation plan, pick safe place
give 2 examples of iron rich foods
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special collection centers, hospitals, blood mobiles
common stressor
academic, social, environment, etc.
prez of rc
sandra
Things to avoid when pulling over during an earthquake
away from utility poles, overhead wires, and under- or overpasses
name a component of blood
plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells, hemoglobin, platelets
how old do you have to be to give blood?
16
list three ways to manage stress
Break tasks into manageable parts
Set reasonable and realistic goals
Avoid procrastination
Schedule “me” time and prioritize your health
Avoid caffeine and drink more water
Go for a walk and get some fresh air
Listen to your favorite music and take a calming shower
Get enough sleep
Exercise daily
Free stress management apps
underclassmen of the board
christina and maelene
The number of US states/territories at moderate to high risk of an earthquake
where can iron be found in our bodies?
hemoglobin
how many lives can one blood donation save?
3
physical reaction to stress
heart pounds faster, muscles tighten, blood pressure rises, breath quickens, and your senses become sharper
oldest board member
lauren
Most common hazard after an earthquake
Fire
what are the two types of iron found in foods?
heme iron and nonheme iron
how much do you have to weight to give blood?
110 lbs
benefits of stress management
better physical health, emotions stabilized, better sleep and rest
board member whose favorite vegetable is edamame
kyle
What and where is a safe place?
A place where you are safest during an earthquake (nothing falling on you, etc.)
could be under a piece of furniture or against an interior wall away from windows, bookcases or tall furniture that could fall on you
why eat iron rich foods before donating blood?
Iron helps your body make new red blood cells, and can help to replace those lost through blood donations
what should you do after giving blood?
- Eat a snack and drink more liquids
- Keep bandage on for the next several hours, clean area around bandage with soap/water to avoid rash
- Don’t do any heavy lifting or vigorous exercise
- Keep eating iron rich foods
three steps in managing stress
analyze, meditation, self-care
the three board members whose favorite season is winter
audrey, lauren, and maelene