Disaster Preparedness and Response

This quiz will test your knowledge on Disaster Preparedness and Response.

15 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is NOT a type of natural disaster?

  1. Earthquake
  2. Flood
  3. Tornado
  4. War
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the first step you should take in preparing for a disaster?

  1. Make a disaster plan
  2. Gather an emergency kit
  3. Stay informed about potential disasters
  4. Evacuate to a safe location
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What should you include in your emergency kit?

  1. Food and water
  2. First aid supplies
  3. Clothing and bedding
  4. All of the above
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Where should you go if you are evacuating from a disaster?

  1. To a friend or family member's house
  2. To a public shelter
  3. To a hotel
  4. To a safe location outside of the disaster area
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What should you do if you are caught in a flood?

  1. Stay in your home and wait for the flood to pass
  2. Go to a higher ground
  3. Swim to safety
  4. Call 911
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What should you do if you are caught in a tornado?

  1. Go to a basement or underground shelter
  2. Go to the center of a room on the lowest floor
  3. Go to a windowless room
  4. All of the above
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What should you do if you are caught in an earthquake?

  1. Drop to the ground, take cover under a sturdy table or desk, and hold on until the shaking stops
  2. Run outside and away from buildings
  3. Get in a car and drive away
  4. Call 911
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What should you do if you are caught in a fire?

  1. Stay in the room and try to put out the fire
  2. Go to a window and call for help
  3. Get out of the building as quickly as possible
  4. All of the above
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What should you do if you are caught in a chemical spill?

  1. Get out of the area immediately
  2. Call 911
  3. Cover your mouth and nose with a wet cloth
  4. All of the above
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What should you do if you are caught in a nuclear explosion?

  1. Get out of the area immediately
  2. Go to a basement or underground shelter
  3. Cover your mouth and nose with a wet cloth
  4. All of the above
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the best way to stay informed about potential disasters?

  1. Listen to the radio or watch the news
  2. Follow emergency management agencies on social media
  3. Sign up for emergency alerts
  4. All of the above
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the best way to prepare for a disaster?

  1. Make a disaster plan
  2. Gather an emergency kit
  3. Stay informed about potential disasters
  4. All of the above
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the best way to respond to a disaster?

  1. Follow the instructions of emergency management agencies
  2. Stay calm and collected
  3. Help others in need
  4. All of the above
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the best way to recover from a disaster?

  1. Apply for government assistance
  2. Clean up your property
  3. Get help from family and friends
  4. All of the above
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the most important thing to remember in a disaster?

  1. Stay calm and collected
  2. Follow the instructions of emergency management agencies
  3. Help others in need
  4. All of the above