Prepare!
One gallon of water per person per day to last 7-10 days.
How much water should you have on hand?
What should you do when you see water on a roadway?
Turn around, don't drown!
The Pillowcase Project and Prepare with Pedro.
What are the two youth programs currently implemented in WNY?
Be Red Cross Ready, Citizen Preparedness Corps, Hands Only CPR, and Ready Rating
What are all the Adult Community Preparedness Education Programs implemented in WNY?
Up to three alarms.
How many alarms can we install in a home?
Flash lights or battery operated lamps are examples of these.
What is the preferred method of light sources when electricity goes out?
This is the practice of listening to news and weather reports, monitoring your phone and keeping in touch with your neighbors.
What is Situational Awareness?
4 to 11 Year Olds.
What is the target age group for our youth programs?
This program is delivered in partnership with NYS.
What is the Citizen Preparedness Corps?
Two on a team; installer and document/educator.
How many people should go on a installation appointment?
Two ways out of every room, at least two ways out of the house, and a meeting place.
What is a Home Fire Escape Plan?
Use this roadway in a winter storm or a flood.
What is an emergency evacuation route?
Focus on just home fire safety.
What is the topic of the Prepare with Pedro presentation?
A program that does not give a certificate, but rather the knowledge and skills to handle an emergency?
What is Hands Only CPR?
There isn't an 18 year old home, or we feel unsafe.
Why might we leave a home visit appointment?
Talking to local ASPCA’s or boarding facilities to see if they are open or what their procedures are for an emergency.
What is making a plan for your pets?
A law that protects you for giving care up the level that you have been trained.
What is the good Samaritan law?
Winter Storms or Floods.
What are the local hazards we cover in the Pillowcase Project?
There is a program for everyone!
Who can receive a Red Cross CPEP program?
A home that had smoke alarms installed and/or home fire safety education.
What is a home made safer?
Home Fires, Thunderstorms, Winter Storms and Extreme Heat.
What are emergencies you should be prepared for no matter where you live?
Older adults, children and persons with certain medical conditions.
Get out, stay out and call 911. Don’t go back inside, stay at your meeting place. Get low and Go.
What are mandatory Home Fire Safety messages we cover in our youth programs?
Prepared organizations take better care of their employees.
Why does Ready Rating focus on companies?
Red Cross volunteers and partners who have completed the Partner Direct Guide.
Who is covered under Red Cross’ liability insurance and able to conduct an in home visit?