Emergency Preparedness

1. A family emergency plan is the best way to prepare you and your loved ones for a natural disaster or terrorist act.

• a. True:

• b. False

2. A family emergency plan consists of having emergency supplies and a first aid kit handy.

• a. True

• b. False

3. Every family member should be familiar with your emergency plan since they each play an important role.

• a. True:

• b. False

4. How often should you practice your family emergency plan?

• a. Once a year

• b. Every six months

• c. Every three months

• . Only during an emergency

5. A family emergency plan should NOT include which of the following?

• a. Information about the emergency plan at your children’s schools

• b. The name and phone number of an out-of-town contact person

• c. A list of important phone numbers, including those of doctors and emergency services

• d. Arrangements for each person in the family to be at a specific land line telephone at a specific time

• e. A central meeting spot outside your home and one outside your neighborhood in case you need to leave the area

6. Which of the following is NOT a recommended action for emergency preparedness?

• a. Creating a family emergency plan

• b. Stockpiling antibiotics

• c. Becoming knowledgeable about types of potential emergencies and responses

• d. Getting an emergency supplies kit

7. Since terrorism is unlikely in my community, preparing for emergencies is not as important for me as it is for some other people.

• a. True

• b. False

8. It’s a good idea to identify a centrally located room in your house or space in your basement, in case you and your family need to “shelter in place.”

• a. True

• b. False

9. You need to have a plan for your pets during emergencies.

• a. True

• b. False

10. Which of the following should NOT be included in a basic emergency supply kit?

• a. Water (one gallon per person per day for drinking and sanitation)

• b. Non-perishable foods

• c. Battery-operated radio

• d. Dust mask or cotton fabrics

• e. Candles