To report what someone said without quoting the exact words, use indirect speech. Don’t use quotation marks when you write indirect speech. Direct speech: Peter said, “Be careful if you go out during the storm.” Indirect speech: Peter said to be careful if you go out during the storm. An imperative in direct speech becomes an infinitive in indirect speech. Evacuateto: remove all people from an area that is too dangerous An emergency: very dangerous situation that requires immediate action. A power outage : an interruption in the flow of electrical power over a large area. A shelter: a safe place where people may go when the area they live in has been evacuated. A first-aid kit : a small box or package containing supplies to treat minor injuries and illnesses. A flashlight: a portable, battery-operated light. Non-perishable food: food that doesn’t need refrigeration, such as canned or dried food