Buying Emergency Supplies: Answers to the Questions

The correct answer is YES, the canned food is a good thing to buy.

Camille responds, "We need canned food ‘cause it lasts a long time and it’s easy to deal with." Continue.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


The correct answer is NO, the eggs might be a good thing to have, but they aren't something needed for an emergency. Continue.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


The correct answer is YES, the resealable plastic bags are a good thing to have.

Camille explains, "We need resealable plastic bags to put our important documents in so they won’t get wet." Continue.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


The correct answer is NO, a bicycle helmet isn't considered a necessary item for a hurricane. You'll be better off inside, rather than out where the winds are blowing debris around. Continue.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


The correct answer is NO, movies would be fun to watch, but if the power goes out, they'll be useless. Continue.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


The correct answer is NO, while a lot of people use candles when the lights go out, it's safer to rely on flashlights—they can't start a fire. Continue.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


The correct answer is NO, light bulbs aren't an emergency supply in this situation. Continue.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


The correct answer is NO, we don't need charcoal. The barbecue probably wouldn't last long in a hurricane, and it would be extremely dangerous to use it in the house. Continue.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


The correct answer is NO. Carla would probably appreciate the flowers, but they aren't essential. Continue.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


The correct answer is YES, you should buy gallon water bottles.

Camille explains, "We need 1 gallon of water every day for each family member." Continue.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


The correct answer is YES, the energy bars are a good food to have because they last a long time.

Camille adds, "Energy bars are a great choice, of course." Continue.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


The correct answer is YES, batteries are a great emergency supply.

Camille explains, "We need extra batteries for our flashlight and radio." Continue.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


The correct answer is NO, cans of soda aren't an emergency supply. While they'd be nice to have, other things are more important. Continue.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


The correct answer is NO. It's going to be raining, dude! You aren't going to need sunglasses for a while! Continue.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


The correct answer is NO, we don't need the gas can. Gilbert filled the car's tank, so that should be all we need. Continue.