The preparedness activities included in this program must be presented in an established sequence and without making any changes

• True

• False

When considering target audience needs, you should identify any accommodations that may be needed to adapt your preparedness training for individuals with disabilities or language differences

• True

• False

When facilitating the preparedness activities you should,

• Tailor the material with information on local hazards and community response resources

• Read the materials verbatim so every session is consistent and uniform

• Make sure to stand behind a podium or a table to ensure credibility as a presenter

• Avoid rehearsing so that presentations feel spontaneous, relaxed and informal

According to a 2009 Citizens Corps national survey, what percentage of Americans have not prepared because they think that emergency responders will help them?

• 3%

• 9%

• 18%

• 29%

Preparedness does not have to be complex or overly time-consuming. Rather, it should motivate, empower, and engage the whole community.

• True

• False

Citizens Corps, an organization created to help coordinate volunteer activities, established four community preparedness principles. Select the missing principle:
•Collaboration
•Integration
•___________________
•Volunteer Service

• Governmental Leadership

• Local Ordinances

• Personal/Organizational Preparedness

• Incentives

Preparedness is the shared responsibility of all levels of government, the private and nonprofit sectors, and individual citizens.

• True

• False

Preparedness is defined as actions taken to plan, organize, equip, train, and exercise to build and sustain the capabilities necessary to: •____________________,
•Protect against,
•Mitigate the effects of,
•Respond to, and
•Recover from those threats that pose the greatest risk.

• Predict

• Prevent

• Avert

• Deter

In a complex disaster, first responders and emergency workers are typically able to reach everyone within the first few hours.
(True/False)

• True

• False

Select the FALSE statement from below:
A. Forming partnerships with other organizations or getting sponsorship from the business community can help defray some of the expenses for supplies, materials, and refreshments.
B. Taking photographs of preparedness sessions may be useful for promoting future sessions. Remember, you should get releases from individuals before publishing the photographs.
C. Working with faith-based organizations, libraries, civic associations, schools, or government office buildings may help you locate space for hosting the sessions.
D. Asking for feedback may cause a session to end on a negative note. Therefore, you should avoid asking for feedback.

• A.

• B.

• C.

• D.