Returning Home Safely

Conversation with Camille's Aunt Betsy

Gilbert answers the phone, "Hello? Oh, hi Betsy, nice to hear your voice. Are you still at the emergency shelter?"

Gilbert listens for a moment then says, "OK, when the officials have said you can go back home, please be careful. There could be a danger of drowning. Drive slowly and watch out for..."

What should Betsy watch out for as she drives home? (Choose the best answer below.)

1. Flooded streets and washed out bridges.
2. A gas leak.
3. Loose or dangling power lines.
4. Rotten food.
5. Snakes, insects, or other animals.

Gilbert continues, "When you get to your home, there could be a danger of electrocution. Stay away from..."

What should Betsy stay away from when she gets to her home? (Choose the best answer below.)

1. Rotten food.
2. The sewer.
3. Loose or dangling power lines.
4. A gas leak.
5. Snakes, insects, or other animals.

Gilbert continues, "If you see any, call the power company, police, or fire department right away. When you go in, there could be a danger of getting bit. When you open the door, leave it open in case there are any..."

What should Betsy leave her door open for? (Choose the best answer below.)

1. Police.
2. Sewer backups.
3. Loose or dangling power lines.
4. A gas leak.
5. Snakes, insects, or other animals.

Gilbert continues, "Also, there could be a danger of fire or explosion. Be alert for the smell of rotten eggs that might be caused by ..."

What does the smell of rotten eggs signal? (Choose the best answer below.)

1. Sewer backups.
2. Dead animals.
3. Indigestion.
4. A gas leak.
5. Something rotten in Denmark.

Gilbert continues, "If it smells bad in your home, it might also be caused by problems with..."

What else could a bad smell in Aunt Betsy's home mean? (Choose the best answer below.)

1. Backed-up plumbing or sewer lines.
2. Rotten food.
3. Dead animals.
4. Hugo's dog breath.

Gilbert continues, "Also, when you look in your refrigerator, watch out for..."

What should Aunt Betsy watch out for in her fridge? (Choose the best answer below.)

1. Snakes, insects, or other animals.
2. Rotten food.
3. Loose power lines.
4. Flooded ice trays.

Gilbert continues, "And, don't forget the danger of going broke. Be sure to use your..."

What should Aunt Betsy use to help avoid losing a lot of money? (Choose the best answer below.)

1. Camera.
2. Evacuation supplies.
3. Lottery.
4. Credit card.

Well done! You've helped Gilbert give Aunt Betsy good advice for returning home safely. Click here for a list of things you should know if you're returning home after evacuating. (A "Return" link at the bottom of the page will take you back to the living room.)

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