My oldest son didn’t come home and my husband was stranded at work. I called the high school and reached my son. He said he was stranded and didn’t know what to do. I called a friend in town for help. He managed to get my son home to me. Finally, my husband managed to get home. 

We had been prepared for such events, as we had a generator, candles, a wood stove, fresh water, batteries and two freezers full of food. We were without power for five days. But we didn’t panic—we had all the emergency equipment we needed. Thankfully, none of our neighbours were injured, but the damage was extensive. We are witnessing climate change. We need to be prepared.

When did the mother hear a tree crack for the third time?

A.When she was on the phone.

B.After she hung up the phone.

C.Right before she and her kids went into the house.

D.Right after she and her kids got into the house.