Disaster Preparedness and Response

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

  1. Earthquake

  2. Flood

  3. Tornado

  4. War


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

War is not a natural disaster, it is a man-made disaster.

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


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first step in preparing for a disaster is to make a disaster plan. This plan should include information on what to do before, during, and after a disaster.

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


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Your emergency kit should include food and water, first aid supplies, clothing and bedding, and other essential items such as a flashlight, radio, and batteries.

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


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

If you are evacuating from a disaster, you should go to a safe location outside of the disaster area. This could be a friend or family member's house, a public shelter, or a hotel.

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


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

If you are caught in a flood, you should go to a higher ground. Do not stay in your home and wait for the flood to pass, as this could be dangerous.

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


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

If you are caught in a tornado, you should go to a basement or underground shelter, go to the center of a room on the lowest floor, or go to a windowless room.

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


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

If you are caught in an earthquake, you should drop to the ground, take cover under a sturdy table or desk, and hold on until the shaking stops.

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


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

If you are caught in a fire, you should get out of the building as quickly as possible. Do not stay in the room and try to put out the fire, as this could be dangerous.

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


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

If you are caught in a chemical spill, you should get out of the area immediately, call 911, and cover your mouth and nose with a wet cloth.

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


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

If you are caught in a nuclear explosion, you should get out of the area immediately, go to a basement or underground shelter, and cover your mouth and nose with a wet cloth.

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


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The best way to stay informed about potential disasters is to listen to the radio or watch the news, follow emergency management agencies on social media, and sign up for emergency alerts.

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


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The best way to prepare for a disaster is to make a disaster plan, gather an emergency kit, and stay informed about potential disasters.

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


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The best way to respond to a disaster is to follow the instructions of emergency management agencies, stay calm and collected, and help others in need.

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


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The best way to recover from a disaster is to apply for government assistance, clean up your property, and get help from family and friends.

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


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The most important thing to remember in a disaster is to stay calm and collected, follow the instructions of emergency management agencies, and help others in need.

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