Disaster Preparedness Answers
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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?
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creating a map of areas that are not affected by storm surgeB
plotting the location of all fire hydrants along major travel routesC
relocating any individuals who might be affected by the disasterD
identifying multiple evacuation routes for each area of the community2
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What should people do if they are indoors during an earthquake?
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get under a tableB
look out a windowC
get outside immediatelyD
stand in the center of a room3
The image shows an evacuation route for an office building.
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Go out through the door, proceed down the hall, and take the stairs.B
Go out through the door, turn left, turn right, and exit through the window.C
Go out through the door, turn right, turn right again, call 9-1-1, leave room, go to the right, and go to emergency exit.D
Go out through the door, turn right, and proceed to the emergency exit at the end of the hall.4
Where are building evacuation plans found?
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in a fireproof safeB
in bathroom stallsC
at the main entranceD
next to exit stairways5
Which agency helps with disaster responses?
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ACLUB
Centers for Disease ControlC
Sierra ClubD
Mercy Corps6
Laila is riding on the subway when a bomb derails the train in what may be an ongoing terrorist attack.Which is the best action for Laila to take in this situation?
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ignore her surroundingsB
form a group for a defensive attackC
search for potential weapons to useD
make herself a smaller target7
What should be avoided during electrical storms?
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going close to open flamesB
touching metal objectsC
driving vehiclesD
using a phone8
What is a response plan?
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critical actions that are taken in the first few minutes of an emergencyB
actions taken to secure a shelter on-site when evacuation is not possibleC
actions necessary to plan an evacuation route in the event of an emergencyD
actions that prevent an emergency from spreading and causing more damage9
What should a family emergency plan include?
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a list of the emergencies that require a response from the family membersB
where each member of the family will be when an emergency happensC
how each family member will contribute to community emergency responseD
how a family will evacuate and where members will meet in an emergency10
Why are regular emergency drills important?
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They replace panic with knowledge.B
They eliminate the need for planning.C
They prevent damage from emergencies.D
They reduce the likelihood of emergencies.Did you find these answers helpful?
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