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Paul and Emilka are caught in their car during a winter storm. What is the best action for staying safe?

A
Remove clothing to prevent hypothermia.
B
Walk to safety to improve rescue potential.
C
Open all windows to improve ventilation.
D
Stay inside the vehicle to keep warm.
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A coastal community is drafting a plan in case of a hurricane. Which action is an appropriate element for an effective plan?

A
identifying multiple evacuation routes for each area of the community
B
relocating any individuals who might be affected by the disaster
C
plotting the location of all fire hydrants along major travel routes
D
creating a map of areas that are not affected by storm surge
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What should people do if they are indoors during an earthquake?

A
stand in the center of a room
B
get outside immediately
C
get under a table
D
look out a window
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Which action is included in the federal response to a disaster?

A
responding first on scene
B
declaring the disaster over
C
requesting state assistance
D
investigating damages
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What is a response plan?

A
actions necessary to plan an evacuation route in the event of an emergency
B
critical actions that are taken in the first few minutes of an emergency
C
actions that prevent an emergency from spreading and causing more damage
D
actions taken to secure a shelter on-site when evacuation is not possible
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Which is the best action for Laila to take in this situation? Laila is riding on the subway when a bomb derails the train in what may be an ongoing terrorist attack.

A
make herself a smaller target
B
form a group for a defensive attack
C
ignore her surroundings
D
search for potential weapons to use
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What should a family emergency plan include?

A
where each member of the family will be when an emergency happens
B
a list of the emergencies that require a response from the family members
C
how each family member will contribute to community emergency response
D
how a family will evacuate and where members will meet in an emergency
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What is the primary safety measure to take during a tornado?

A
try to outrun the tornado
B
remove wet clothing
C
open windows
D
find shelter
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Where are building evacuation plans found?

A
next to exit stairways
B
in bathroom stalls
C
at the main entrance
D
in a fireproof safe

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