What is EM?
Actions taken to prevent an emergency from occuring
Prevention
The name of the kit containing of all the essential supplies you will need to survive for 3 days should an emergency occur
72 Hour Emergency Kit
How often should you be testing your smoke alarms
Monthly
TRUE or FALSE:
Flood waters are safe to play in and are a great opportunity for kids to have fun.
False:
Flood waters can be contaminated with all kinds of bacteria, sewage, chemicals, among other hazards such as debris, glass, and more.
List three forms of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) you may want to wear when treating a sick or injured person
Gloves
Masks
Eyewear
Safety Boots/Shoes
High-Vis Vest
Gown
CPR Mask
Face Shield
Actions taken to reduce the likelihood or impact of an emergency
Mitigation
How many litres of water per person should be kept on hand for emergencies?
3 litres per person per day minimum
(that means 9 litres per person in a 72 Hour Emergency Kit)
TRUE or FALSE:
Fire burns faster going uphill and downhill and slower on flat ground
TRUE
Which of the following terms means: Conditions are favorable for the development of a tornado
A) Tornado Warning
B) The plot for Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
C) Tornado Watch
D) Tornado Advisory
C) Tornado Watch
The best treatment for a burn is:
A) Cool running water
B) Wrap tightly with a bandage
C) Ice
D) Aloe Vera or other burn ointment
A) Cool running water
Actions taken to prepare to respond to an emergency
Preparedness
A written plan of what your family will do in the event of an emergency. It should include:
-Emergency Contacts
-Home and Neighbourhood Maps
-Family Health Information
-Insurance information
-Pet Information
-Copies of Important Documents
Family Emergency Plan
What is this acronym used for?
Pull (the pin)
Aim (at the base of the fire)
Squeeze (the handles together)
Sweep (across the base of the fire)
The acronym PASS for how to use a fire extinguisher
This severe weather type is often the deadliest type of winter storm due to:
-heart attacks from shoveling snow and pushing stuck cars
-vehicle collisions
-slips on ice
-people getting disoriented, lost, or too cold
Blizzards
TRUE or FALSE:
Naloxone (Narcan) requires special training and years of experience to use
FALSE:
Anyone can learn to use Naloxone in just a few minutes. Speak with your Health Center or visit the STC Health Center Booth to learn more.
Actions taken to manage an emergency once it has occurred
Response
Safest place in your home to seek shelter during a Shelter-in-Place for extreme weather or poor air quality
Interior rooms on the ground floor or in the basement
Propane tanks and wood piles should be stored a minimum distance of ______ meters away from your home
10 meters
During a tornado warning, would you:
A) Take cover immediately. A tornado is about to occur or has been spotted nearby.
B) Drive to a friend's house to film a viral Tik Tok
C) Open all the windows and doors in your house
D) It can be ignored since they happen all the time and nothing bad has happened yet
A) Take cover immediately. A tornado is about to occur or has been spotted nearby.
The simplest way to stop bleeding
Direct pressure
Actions taken to build back post-emergency in order to return to normal
Recovery
The best way to build capacity and strengthen your resilience to emergencies is:
A) Stocking up on canned food
B) Buildings connections and relationships within your community
C) Watching survival videos on YouTube and Tik Tok
D) Hoarding toilet paper
B) Buildings connections and relationships within your community
The Fire Triangle is made up of these three things which are all necessary to produce fire.
Fuel Source
Heat
Oxygen
The amount of water on the road that can begin to reduce the traction of a vehicle
1 cm
The acronym FAST stands for Face, Arms, Speech, Time to call 911; and is used for identifying which medical condition?
Strokes