EL Model PSA M4U1 Lesson 8

What are some of the dangers associated with blizzards and extreme cold?

• Destructive winds, icing, sleet, and freezing rain

• Heat waves and droughts

• Tornadoes and hurricanes

• Earthquakes and tsunamis

What should you do before a blizzard to ensure safety?

• Make sure you have an emergency kit and extra blankets

• Go outside and enjoy the snow

• Ignore weather warnings

• Leave your windows open

Why is it important to cover your mouth with a scarf during a blizzard?

• To protect from the wind and snow

• To look fashionable

• To prevent sunburn

• To keep insects away

What should you do if you notice your fingers, toes, ears, or nose are pale white during a blizzard?

• Tell someone as you might have frostbite

• Ignore it, it's normal

• Warm them by a fire immediately

• Rub them vigorously

How can you make sidewalks and walkways less slippery before a blizzard?

• Sprinkle sand on them

• Pour water to wash away ice

• Cover them with plastic sheets

• Use salt to melt the ice

What is the main message of the passage regarding blizzards?

• Be prepared and have a plan to stay safe

• Blizzards are fun and harmless

• Ignore blizzard warnings

• Blizzards only affect certain areas

What is the benefit of knowing more about blizzards and how to deal with them?

• You can deal with them better and stay safer

• You can ignore them completely

• You can predict when they will happen

• You can stop them from occurring