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Are you ready for emergencies?
Take the READY KAT QUIZ.
Good Luck!
1. During a severe storm, you should listen to local __________________________________ and
__________________________________ stations for the latest weather and storm information.
2. Before the storm comes, you should have a flashlight and extra _____________________ in case the
power goes out.
3. A weather ________________________ means conditions could cause some local inconveniences.
4. A tornado ________________________ means you should seek shelter immediately.
5. __________________________ kills more people each year than hurricanes and tornadoes.
6. Lightning travels at ____________________________ miles an hour.
7. ______________________ inches of moving water can knock you
off your feet.
8. During hot weather, you should drink ______________________
to keep from being dehydrated.
9. If you think someone has heatstroke, call ____________
immediately.
10. A winter storm ____________ means that there will be at
least 4 inches of snow over the next 12 hours.
11. Your emergency kit should contain enough
_____________________ and _____________________
for each person in your family for at least 3 days.
12. The food you put into your emergency kit shouldn’t need to be
_____________________________________.
13. A ____________________________ contains bandages,
medicine, antiseptic and other items to treat minor injuries.
14. Your emergency plan should include ________________ of
important medical records, prescriptions and legal documents.
15. An ___________________________ contact person and
a _______________________________ contact person is
an important part of an emergency plan.
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