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"I have never been as impressed with a great group of young men. Very professional, efficient and knowledgeable of their line of work. Considering the age of my crew; they out-performed the middle and older aged men I have worked with in similar job requests. Thank you!!! Big kudos to Colby...loved this kid!!!" - Water Damage in Ellenwood, GA

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Thursday
Jun172010

Where In North America Trivia

1. Where is the original home of Starbucks coffee?
A. Portland, Oregon
B. Seattle, Washington
C. San Francisco, California
D. Boston, Massachusetts

The answer is B. Seattle, Washington

2. What North American mountain range are Purcell, Big Horn and Medicine Bow part of?
A. Appalachians
B. Rockies
C. Catskills
D. Columbia

The answer is B. Rockies

3. What state is home of the original Stuckey’s?

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Tuesday
Feb092010

Flood Trivia

1. How much rapidly moving water can knock a person down?
A. 3 inches
B. 6 inches
C. 12 inches

The answer is B. It only takes 6 inches of fast-moving water to bring you down.

2. Tropical Storm Alberto in 1994 dropped how many inches of rain on Americus, Georgia in a span of 24 hours causing rivers to burst their banks and flood the area?
A. 21 inches
B. 32 inches
C. 44 inches

The answer is A. 21 inches

3. How high was the wall of water that hit Shadyside, Ohio, in a flash flood on June 14, 1990?
A. 10-15 feet
B. 15-20 feet
C. 25-30 feet

The answer is B. 15-20 feet. After thunderstorms drenched Southeastern Ohio that day, three tributaries of the Ohio River flooded and sent a wall of water into Shadyside, killing 26 people.

4. This "Great" flood occurred in 1993 and caused a very well known river to flood and cause massive damage in the Midwest. What is the name of this river?
A. Snake River
B. Chattahoochee River
C. Mississippi River

The answer is C. The Mississippi River. This flood is one of the worst of all time. The Mississippi River broke through many dikes and walls after months of rain. The floodwaters stayed in some streets for 2 months or more.

5. What's a muddy flood?
A. a flood caused by runoff on farmland
B. a flood caused by a landslide
C. a flood with a lot of mud in it

The answer is A. Muddy floods happen when heavy storms on cropland cause a great deal of runoff. They've increased in some areas because of new home construction and the planting of erosion-sensitive crops.

6. In 1976 the Teton Dam failed and caused the loss of 14 lives with the flood it caused. What state was this doomed dam built in?
A. Wyoming
B. Idaho
C. Utah

The answer is B. The dam was located in Idaho and the dam was doomed when seepage started to wear away the bottom of it. The dam was never rebuilt.

7. Which of these can cause floods?
A. Heavy rain
B. Snow melt
C. Ice jams
D. All of the above

The answer is D. Most floods are caused by heavy rain but some of the worst floods ever have been caused by rapid snow melt. Ice jams can cause major flooding problems also.

8. What caused the famous 1889 flood in Johnstown, Pennsylvania?
A. Sudden ice melt in the Allegheny Mountains
B. Hurricane Clara
C. Broken dam

The answer is C. On May 31, 1889, after days of torrential rain, the South Fork Dam burst near Johnstown, sending the waters of Lake Conemaugh roaring downhill. The flash flood killed more than 2,000 people in a matter of minutes.

9. What should you do if a flash flood is approaching you?
A. Climb to higher ground any way you can
B. Run as fast as you can
C. Go limp and let the flood waters carry you

The answer is A. You should  climb to higher ground out of the path of the flood.

10. What percentage of the city of New Orleans was flooded after Hurricane Katrina in 2005?
A. 30 percent
B. 50 percent
C. 80 percent

The answer is C. Because of the failure of the city's levee system, 80 percent of New Orleans flooded.

Thursday
Nov192009

Spotlight on Icela

icelaIt’s Icela Reets' turn to be interviewed for Champion’s Spotlight.
Icela is one of our Marketing Representatives.  She has been with Champion since 2006.  Icela wears a lot of hats in the marketing department. She handles our Emergency Response Program, our newly launched Plumber Program as well as coordinating the efforts of the entire marketing team.  She does a great job here at Champion and now you have a chance to get to know her better...


What is your favorite snack(s)?
If I am feeling healthy it might be cheese and fruit… if I am not, then probably Salt and Pepper potato chips

What is your favorite piece of clothing?

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Tuesday
Nov102009

Wintertime Trivia

Snowflake1. How big was the largest snowflake ever recorded?
A. 5 inches in diameter
B. 8 inches in diameter
C. 15 inches in diameter
D. 21 inches in diameter

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Thursday
Oct012009

Winter Fire Safety Quiz

apartement-fire1. Where do most fires start in the home?

A. The bedroom
B. The living room
C. The kitchen
D. The bathroom

The answer is C: 30% of house fires start in the kitchen.

2. In the United States, a home fire claims a life every _________.

A. 2 hours
B. 3 hours
C. 6 hours
D. 8 hours

The answer is B: In the United States, a home fire claims a life every 3 hours.

3. TRUE OR FALSE: Use a fire extinguisher if you have a grease fire on your stove.

The answer is FALSE: Never pour water or use a fire extinguisher on a grease fire.

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Thursday
Aug062009

Preparedness Quiz

disaster-kit1.  How much water per person per day should your disaster supply kit have?

A. One gallon
B. One liter
C. Two gallons
D. Twelve ounces

The answer is A - one gallon per person per day for at least three days.
  
2. Which of the following is not a safe water source in the home?

A. Melted ice cubes
B. Water beds
C. Toilet tank
D. Hot water tank

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Tuesday
Jun302009

Summertime Quiz

summertime11. What day does summer officially begin in the United States?

At the moment of the summer solstice, June 21, when the sun reaches its highest altitude in the north.

2. What favorite summertime footwear was inspired by traditional Japanese sandals?

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Thursday
Jun042009

TRAVEL TRIVIA

adirondack-chairs-on-beach1. What country leaves the most vacation days unused each year?

Japan - 92% of people don’t use all their vacation days

2. How many vacation days does the average American leave on the table each year?

3 days

3. What country receives the most vacation days each year?

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Wednesday
Mar112009

Tornado Quiz

tornado1. What country has the highest incidence of tornadoes worldwide?
The United States.  600 to 700 tornadoes are reported each year. Most occur in the region known as Tornado Alley that extends through the central Plains states.

2. What is the only city to appear twice on the list of the top 25 deadliest tornadoes in the United States?
Only Gainesville, Georgia appears on the list of the Top 25 Deadliest Tornadoes twice, once for the storm that struck on April 6, 1936, and once for the storm that struck on June 1, 1903.

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