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EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS QUIZ
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A Family Emergency Plan should NOT
include which of the following?
a. Information about the emergency
plan at your children’s schools
b. The name and phone number of an out-of-town contact person
c. A list of important phone numbers, including those of doctors and emergency
services
d. Arrangements for each person in the family to be at a specific land line
telephone at a specific time
e. A central meeting spot outside your home and one outside your neighborhood
in case you need to leave the area
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When preparing for a possible
emergency situation, it's best to think first about the basics of
survival. Which of the following is NOT considered a necessity for survival?
a. Drinking water
b. Food
c. Clean air
d. Comfortable shoes
e. Warmth
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Which of the following items
should NOT be included in a basic emergency supply kit?
a. Water (one gallon per person per day for drinking and sanitation)
b. Non-perishable foods
c. Battery-operated radio
d. Dust mask or cotton fabrics
e. Whistle
f. Important family documents
g. Candles
h. Flashlight and extra batteries
i. Manual can opener
j. Plastic sheeting and duct tape
k. Garbage bags and plastic ties
l. Wrench or pliers
m. First aid kit
n. Unique family needs such as infant formula or prescription medicines
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Which of the following is NOT a
recommended action for emergency preparedness?
a. Creating a family emergency plan
b. Stockpiling antibiotics
c. Becoming knowledgeable about types of potential emergencies and responses
d. Getting an emergency supplies kit
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Which steps should pet owners take
when preparing their pets for emergencies?
a. Assemble an emergency supply kit with enough pet food and water for three
days, as well as
medications, medical records, leashes and ID tags. Develop an emergency plan
that considers
the pets’ needs and make a list of animal shelters or veterinary hospitals in
other cities where a
pet may need to be temporarily sheltered in the case of an evacuation.
b. Plan with neighbors, friends or relatives to make sure that someone is
available to care for or
evacuate pets if you are unable to do so.
c. To alert rescue workers during a fire or other emergency, place “Pets
Inside” stickers on doors
or windows, including information on the number and types of pets.
d. All of the above
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Which of the following is the
federal government’s Web site that provides information about
how to get prepared for a natural disaster or other emergency?
a. www.prepared.gov
b. www.safe.gov
c. www.ready.gov
d. www.protected.gov
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The Ready Kids portion of the
Ready Web site includes all but which of the following?
a. In-school geography and language arts materials developed by Scholastic
Inc.
b. Downloadable activity books and stickers
c. A dog mascot character named Fido
d. Interactive games and activities for children ages 8-12
e. Resources and links to other organizations that promote emergency
preparedness and provide
information on how to help children cope with emergency situations.
The Answers:
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The answer is D. The arrangements
for each family member to be at a specific land line telephone at
a specific time may not be possible or useful under many conditions, as people
may have to relocate
or evacuate entirely during a disaster. Families should create an emergency
plan and carry
important information with them so they know how to get in touch and get back
together during an
emergency. Finally, both telephone land lines and cellular phones may be
overloaded or out of
service during or after an emergency, so knowing in advance where to meet is
important.
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The answer is D. While sturdy
protective shoes are important during and after a disaster, they are
not necessary for survival. You can learn more about the basics of survival by
visiting
www.ready.gov.
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The answer is G. All of the items
listed above should be included in a basic emergency supply kit,
except for candles. Candles pose a serious fire hazard, and it is safer to use
a battery-operated
flashlight or lantern. Learn more about emergency supply kits at
www.ready.gov.
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The answer is B. Stockpiling
antibiotics is not recommended because it is impossible to predict the
exact nature of a biological emergency and there is not one antibiotic that
effectively treats all
possible bioterrorist-related sicknesses. In addition, inappropriate use of
antibiotics can potentially
lead to dangerous side effects and also contributes to the problem of many
organisms developing
antibiotic resistance.
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The answer is D. Pet owners should
take all of the above steps when preparing their pets for
emergencies. For more information on pet preparedness or to download
brochures, visit the Ready
Web site, www.ready.gov, and click on Ready America.
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The answer is C. www.ready.gov,
the Web site of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Ready
Campaign, is designed to educate and empower Americans to prepare for and
respond to potential
emergencies. The goal of the campaign is to get Americans involved and
ultimately to increase the
level of basic preparedness across the nation. Ready asks Americans to do
three key things: get an
emergency kit, make a family emergency plan, and be informed about the
different types of
emergencies that could occur and their appropriate responses.
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The answer is C. While Ready Kids
does include a mascot character, his name is Rex and he is a
strong and confident mountain lion who encourages children to help their
families prepare for
emergencies. For all of the resources and materials listed above, visit
www.ready.gov and click on
Ready Kids.
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