(1)many people have never thought about what they would do when faced with a home emergency, such as a tornado, a hurricane, or a fire. (2)people get scared and don't act right. (3)being prepared in case of emergencies can reduce the risk of danger and prevent panic should emergencies occur.

(4)each home should have an emergency chest that all family members can locate in the time of need. (5)a list of contents is , and periodic checks and updates are recommended. (6)suggestions for things to include in the chest:

emergency telephone numbers (such as 911, police, fire, doctors, poison control, relatives, and neighbors)

information relating to the health needs and medications of family members

a first-aid kit

a battery operated radio

a fire extinguisher

a hot water bottle

an ice pack

carlos has been assigned the task of changing this document into a speech with a clear "problem and solution" organization. using the information in the document, which would be the best description of the problem and solution format?

a) panic and fear

b) tornado and emergency chest

c) home emergencies and preparedness

d) preparedness and home emergencies

what is the main idea of this passage?

a) most families in america are not prepared for sudden dire emergencies.
b) every family should buy fire insurance to protect their homes from flames.
c) every family needs to think ahead and have a plan for emergency situations.
d) every family needs to have an emergency medical chest in case of an emergency.

michael is using this information as a research source for a class assignment, but he wants to include recent weather emergency data for his hometown, jamestown. which research source would provide the most relevant information?

a) the on-line encyclopedia encarta
b) a transcript from the national emergency broadcasting system
c) meteorological reports for jamestown during the last 12 months
d) the nonfiction book, the history of weather nightmares in jamestown