Disaster Preparedness and Response
This quiz will test your knowledge on Disaster Preparedness and Response.
Questions
Which of the following is NOT a type of natural disaster?
- Earthquake
- Flood
- Tornado
- War
What is the first step you should take in preparing for a disaster?
- Make a disaster plan
- Gather an emergency kit
- Stay informed about potential disasters
- Evacuate to a safe location
What should you include in your emergency kit?
- Food and water
- First aid supplies
- Clothing and bedding
- All of the above
Where should you go if you are evacuating from a disaster?
- To a friend or family member's house
- To a public shelter
- To a hotel
- To a safe location outside of the disaster area
What should you do if you are caught in a flood?
- Stay in your home and wait for the flood to pass
- Go to a higher ground
- Swim to safety
- Call 911
What should you do if you are caught in a tornado?
- Go to a basement or underground shelter
- Go to the center of a room on the lowest floor
- Go to a windowless room
- All of the above
What should you do if you are caught in an earthquake?
- Drop to the ground, take cover under a sturdy table or desk, and hold on until the shaking stops
- Run outside and away from buildings
- Get in a car and drive away
- Call 911
What should you do if you are caught in a fire?
- Stay in the room and try to put out the fire
- Go to a window and call for help
- Get out of the building as quickly as possible
- All of the above
What should you do if you are caught in a chemical spill?
- Get out of the area immediately
- Call 911
- Cover your mouth and nose with a wet cloth
- All of the above
What should you do if you are caught in a nuclear explosion?
- Get out of the area immediately
- Go to a basement or underground shelter
- Cover your mouth and nose with a wet cloth
- All of the above
What is the best way to stay informed about potential disasters?
- Listen to the radio or watch the news
- Follow emergency management agencies on social media
- Sign up for emergency alerts
- All of the above
What is the best way to prepare for a disaster?
- Make a disaster plan
- Gather an emergency kit
- Stay informed about potential disasters
- All of the above
What is the best way to respond to a disaster?
- Follow the instructions of emergency management agencies
- Stay calm and collected
- Help others in need
- All of the above
What is the best way to recover from a disaster?
- Apply for government assistance
- Clean up your property
- Get help from family and friends
- All of the above
What is the most important thing to remember in a disaster?
- Stay calm and collected
- Follow the instructions of emergency management agencies
- Help others in need
- All of the above