Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management Quiz

What year was the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) established?

• 1970

• 1973

• 1980

• 1990

What is considered key in hazard management according to ODPEM?

• Public education

• Government funding

• Infrastructure development

• International aid

What type of program does ODPEM organize annually to prepare students for earthquakes?

• Fire drill

• Earthquake drill

• Flood drill

• Tornado drill

What law was passed in 2015 regarding high-risk areas?

• Prohibits building near coastlines

• Gives ODPEM power to relocate residents

• Mandates insurance for residents

• Allows construction in high-risk areas

What is typically used as disaster shelters in communities?

• Community centers

• Churches or schools

• Private homes

• Shopping malls

How many disaster shelters are there approximately across Jamaica?

• 500

• 700

• 900

• 1100

What is a major cause of flooding mentioned in the text?

• Poorly maintained drains

• Heavy rainfall

• High tides

• Landslides

What type of system has been established in some communities to warn about floods?

• Emergency alert system

• Flood warning system

• Weather forecasting system

• Community watch system

What is the purpose of rain gauges in flood warning systems?

• To measure wind speed

• To collect precipitation data

• To monitor temperature

• To assess soil moisture

What is the role of parish disaster committees?

• To manage national disasters

• To coordinate local disaster management activities

• To conduct research on hazards

• To provide financial aid