Teen Health, Course 1

Introduction

Preparing for emergencies is a smart thing to do.  Since there are many kinds of emergencies, you will need to be prepared in a variety of ways.  At the Web site below, you will learn about how to make an emergency plan, prepare an emergency kit, and get the training you may need to help yourself and others in an emergency.

Link to explore:  American Red Cross - Prepare: http://www.redcross.org/prepare/makeaplan.html

Directions

• Start at the “American Red Cross” Web site.
• Read the “Make a Plan,” “Build a Kit,” and “Get Trained” sections. Take notes as you read.
• When you finish reading, answer the questions below.
• Finally, using the information you learned on the Web site, make an “Emergency Checklist” that can be copied and handed out to your friends and classmates. Make sure to include web sites, addresses, and phone numbers where people can get additional information at the bottom of the card.

Questions

1			List six steps you need to go through to prepare for an emergency?
2			What is a “family contact,” and why is it a good idea to have one in case of an emergency?
3			What are the six things you need to have in an emergency kit?
4			How much water should you keep stored for each person in your family for use during an emergency?
5			Give at least three examples of the kind of medical training that might help if you were caught in an emergency situation.