Preparing for Hydro-Meteorological Hazards

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What should you do if you feel a burst of heat or smoke when opening a door?

Call for help and wait for someone to arrive
Try to put out the fire using a fire extinguisher
Quickly shut the door and make sure it is really closed (correct)
Go back to your room and stay there

When extinguishing liquid fires, which approach is recommended?

From the side
From the center
From the top down (correct)
From the bottom up

What is the primary goal of Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)?

To respond quickly after a disaster
To provide financial aid to affected communities
To evacuate people from disaster-prone areas
To lessen the harm caused by natural disasters (correct)

What should you do when opening a door if you don't see smoke and the doorknob is cool?

Open the door very carefully and slowly (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to the principles of DRR, what can developments do to disaster risks?

Either increase or decrease disaster risks (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key consideration when implementing disaster risk reduction policies?

Ensuring they are correctly implemented in communities (D) Signup and view all the answers

What should you prepare before a hydro meteorological hazard?

Emergency kits, survival packs, food, and clean water (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended amount of water to store per person per day?

Two gallons (D) Signup and view all the answers

What should you do during a hydro meteorological hazard?

Stay indoors and listen to the news for updates (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a barograph?

To record barometric pressure (D) Signup and view all the answers

What should you do after a hydro meteorological hazard?

Return home only after authorities have deemed the area safe (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a clinometer?

To determine the height of the cloud base (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of fire involves solids as the most common type of fuel?

Class A (D) Signup and view all the answers

What should you do to attack a Class C fire involving gases?

Turn off the gas supply (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of fire involves liquids like cleaning fluids and solvents?

Class B (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a legal requirement for hazardous substances in the workplace?

Conduct a COSHH assessment (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of fire should you use foam or powder extinguishers to fight?

Liquid fires (Class B) (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the best type of fire extinguisher to use once the supply of gas in a Class C fire is off?

Dry powder extinguisher (B) Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if the fire does not immediately die down after using a fire extinguisher?

Seek the nearest exit not blocked by fire. (D) Signup and view all the answers

How should you move through the smoke when trying to escape a fire?

Crawl under the smoke with your head as high as possible. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if your clothes catch fire?

Stop, drop, and roll. (D) Signup and view all the answers

How should you treat a burn immediately?

Use cool water on the burn for 3 to 5 minutes. (C) Signup and view all the answers

If you are in a room with the door closed during a fire outbreak, what should you do first?

Check for heat or smoke coming in around the door. (D) Signup and view all the answers

If you find smoke coming under the door when in a room with a closed door during a fire, what should you do?

Open the door quickly and get out. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does a ceiling balloon filled with hydrogen help determine?

Height of the cloud base above ground level (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which instrument is used to measure temperature, pressure, and relative humidity in the atmosphere?

Radiosonde (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a sling psychrometer?

Measure humidity (A) Signup and view all the answers

What element is added to the 'fire triangle' to form a fire 'tetrahedron'?

Chemical reaction (D) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of fires, what does Class A fires involve?

Solids (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of fuel is commonly involved in Class A fires?

Wood (C) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Heat/Smoke When Opening Door

Quickly shut the door to prevent fire spread.

Extinguishing Liquid Fires

Apply extinguishing agent from top downward allowing it to flow down to the base of the flames.

Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Goal

To lessen the potential damage caused by natural disasters.

Opening a Cool Door

Open the door very carefully and slowly, being prepared to shut it quickly if there's fire or smoke on the other side.