Emergency Preparedness

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Across
  1. 3. WA State's most notable natural hazard
  2. 5. Talk to your _______ about your emergency plan
  3. 7. This common household cleaner can be used to purify water. Just add 1/8 teaspoon (6-8 drops) to one gallon of water and let it sit for 30 minutes.
  4. 11. It's recommended that you store one gallon per person per day of this liquid.
  5. 12. Your emergency kit should contain _____ stable foods like canned goods and granola bars.
  6. 15. A sudden event, such as an accident or natural catastrophe that causes great damage or loss.
  7. 17. Major fault line extending from Northern California to British Columbia.
  8. 21. It's important to check on friends and people living around you before, during, and after a disaster.
Down
  1. 1. Securing a building or physical space against intruders.
  2. 2. A serious, unexpected, and often dangerous situation requiring immediate action.
  3. 4. This 6.8M earthquake rocked the region in 2001.
  4. 6. During a power outage, you should use this battery-operated light and avoid the use of candles and other open flames.
  5. 8. In May of 1980, this volcano in WA erupted (Mount St. _______)
  6. 9. WA State recommends you have enough supplies on hand for ______ (two words, hyphenated).
  7. 10. During an earthquake you should ______, cover, and hold.
  8. 13. Federal Agency responsible for coordinating disaster response. (4-letter Acronym)
  9. 14. ______, or Air Quality Index, is a standardized index used to communicate the level or air pollution and its possible health effects.
  10. 16. During an active threat where someone is trying to harm you, it's recommended that you "______, Hide, Fight."
  11. 18. Popular phrase discouraging people from entering flood waters. "Turn around, don't _______."
  12. 19. Check your emergency kit ________ for expirations and refresh your supplies.
  13. 20. These detectors alert you to a potential fire.