Empowered Kids Quiz

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A

What is the best way to stay safe around electricity?

Asking an adult for help when plugging in and using appliances

Touching electrical outlets

Keeping a safe distance from electrical appliances

Playing with electrical cords

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B

What should you do if you see downed power lines in the street?

Walk toward the power line to see

Call 911 or EnergyUnited and stay at least 30 feet away

Step over the power line

Try to touch it

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A

Where is the most dangerous place to use electricity?

Near water

Outdoors

Near other electrical equipment

Indoors, away from water and other electrical equipment

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B

Why should you not use electrical appliances that have damaged or worn-out cords?

Using a damaged cord is OK

Because it can cause a fire

Because it’s not safe

Because they look ugly

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A

What can cause electrical fires at home?

Plugging all appliances into one power strip

Using candlelight

Using the dishwasher

Dusting

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A

How should you and your family prepare for a power outage?

Keep a flashlight, batteries, non-perishable food, and first aid kit in an easy-to-find location

Eat the perishable items in the fridge before they go bad

Leave the house to stay at the neighbor’s house

Eat your favorite snacks for comfort

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C

What should you do if your power goes out?

Run to your neighbor’s house and check if they have power

Go outside and investigate the cause of the outage

Remain calm, check with a grown-up to report the outage and use flashlights to navigate safely

Turn off light switches, keeping one on to show when power is restored

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B

Lightning is ____ that is formed during a thunderstorm

Water

Electricity

A scary thing

A sound wave

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A

If you are out in your community during a storm, what’s the safest way to stay safe?

Go inside a building or car immediately

Go for a swim

Seek shelter under a tree

Walk outside to see the lighting

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B

What are some best practices when your power goes out?

Turn on your porch light so our linemen can see when power is restored

Keep calm, rely on your safety kit and notify EnergyUnited of the outage

Open your refrigerator and freezer doors to get some cool air

Keep turning on all the light switches to see if the power is back

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What is the best way to stay safe around electricity?

What should you do if you see downed power lines in the street?

Where is the most dangerous place to use electricity?

Why should you not use electrical appliances that have damaged or worn-out cords?

What can cause electrical fires at home?

How should you and your family prepare for a power outage?

What should you do if your power goes out?

Lightning is ____ that is formed during a thunderstorm

If you are out in your community during a storm, what’s the safest way to stay safe?

What are some best practices when your power goes out?

Is there a draft in here?