Conversation with Camille's Aunt Betsy: Answers to the Questions

 

Yes, that's right. Aunt Betsy should watch out for flooded streets and washed-out bridges as she drives home. Hurricanes can often cause dangerous flooding when they make landfall. Continue.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


No, that's not something that could drown Aunt Betsy on the way home. Try again.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Yes, that's right. Hurricanes and other types of storms often knock over power lines. Continue.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


No, that's not something that could electrocute Aunt Betsy. Try again.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Yes, that's right. Aunt Betsy should leave the door open for snakes, insects, or other animals that may have been driven into her house by high water. Continue.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


No, that's not something that could bite Aunt Betsy. Try again.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Yes, that's right. The smell of rotten eggs could mean there's a gas leak. If you smell gas in your house, don't use the phone in your house. Leave the house right away and call the utility company, police, or fire department from an outside phone. Continue.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


No, that's not something that could cause fire or an explosion. Try again.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Yes, that's right. Sewer lines can sometimes back up during a hurricane. Aside from smelling bad, they could make you sick. Never drink tap water after a big storm until public health officials say it's safe. Continue.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Yes, that's a possible source of bad smells in Aunt Betsy's home, but it's not the best answer. Try again.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


No, Hugo might have dog breath, but he's not at Aunt Betsy's home. Try again.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Yes, that's right. Aunt Betsy should watch out for rotten food in her refrigerator because power has been out and food may have spoiled. Continue.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


No, that's not a danger likely to be found lurking in Aunt Betsy's fridge. Try again.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Yes, that's right. Aunt Betsy should use her camera to take pictures of any damage she finds to her home. These pictures will be a great help later if she needs to file an insurance claim. Continue.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


No, that's not something Aunt Betsy should use to avoid losing a lot of money. Try again.