First Aid
72-hour
Emergency Kit
Emergency Kit
Resources
Evacuation Plan
Miscellaneous
100
Name 3-5 items you can find in a First Aid Kit
- Adhesive bandages (Band-Aids)
- Gauze pads
- Antiseptic wipes or solution
- Tweezers
- Scissors
- Thermometer
- First aid guide or manual
- Emergency blanket
- Pain relievers (e.g., ibuprofen, acetaminophen)
- Antihistamines (e.g., diphenhydramine)
- Wound closure strips (e.g., Steri-Strips)
- Tourniquet (optional)
- Disposable gloves
- Cotton balls or swabs
- Eye pads or shield
- Splint (optional)
- CPR mask
- Small flashlight
- Hand sanitizer
- Multipurpose tool (optional)
100
Kits should be in a hard and forgetful place in your home
100
A local county website to find more information on hurricane safety
Orange County Government Florida
https://www.ocfl.net/EmergencySafety/HurricaneSafetyGuide.aspx
100
What is FEMA?
Federal Emergency Management Agency
100
How long is hurricane season (can give dates or months)
Hurricane Season begins June 1 and ends November 30th (5.5 months)
200
The Heimlich Maneuver is part of knowing First Aid
200
True or False:
Emergency kits should include small games or toys for children or family to enjoy
True
these items can bring comfort and entertainment during a stressful time. Make sure these items are placed in a waterproof container
200
True or False:
You can text FEMA to help find housing or a shelter if you had to evacuate due to a natural disaster
True
Text "SHELTER" and your zip code to 43362
200
A resource to help see if your home or area is a flood zone
FEMA Flood Map
200
Removing outdoor furniture, grills and such is wasting time to prepare your home to be safe
No
Make sure to place outdoor furniture, grills etc, inside your home or in a secure location so they do not get picked up from high winds
300
CPR is part of knowing First Aid
300
Pets should have their own emergency kit
Yes
300
True or False:
You can reach out to your ministering sisters or presidency for help
True
Always know you have resources with the church to assist you; never be afraid to reach out!
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/gospel-topics/emergency-preparedness?lang=eng
300
If necessary, power, gas and water should be turned off
Yes
Only do so if you know how to do it!
400
True or False:
Teens cannot become certified on how to protect themselves during natural disasters
400
Stocking up on small bills and coins should be included in your emergency kit
Yes
In the event of power outages, it is good to have physical money available for food, gas or even lodging
400
A campaign that is READY to help educate Americans for any natural disaster, including hurricanes
400
If you live in an apartment or home that you rent, landlords are responsible for paying for lost, or destroyed, possessions
No, landlords are not responsible for paying for lost or destroyed possessions in the event of a natural disaster; make sure to have renters insurance!
400
True or False:
You should avoid attics when trying to reach higher ground
True
Attics can, potentially, lead to being trapped inside
500
items in a First Aid Kit expire
Yes, should be checked yearly
500
Hygiene practices can still go as normal after a hurricane without worrying about water, even after a power outage
No
Water may not be available at all! be sure to add wipes, no-rinse cloths etc. in your emergency kits
500
You can call the United Way in the event of a natural disaster through what number?
Hint: it's 3 numbers
500
Besides during a hurricane, give 2 examples of times you may need to have an evacuation plan for you and or your family
1. Tornadoes
2. Fires
3. Explosions
4. Civil unrest
500
How many categories of hurricanes are on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale
5
- Category 1: 74-95 mph
- Category 2: 96-110 mph
- Category 3: 111-129 mph
- Category 4: 130-156 mph
- Category 5: 157 mph or higher