Declaring a State of Emergency

A State of Emergency means the ________________ can put an emergency plan into action.

• government

• school

• hospital

• company

Who can declare a state of emergency?

• the mayor or the governor

• the governor or Congress

• the president or Congress

• the governor or the president

What does FEMA stand for?

• Fire and Emergency Management Administration

• Fire and Energy Management Agency

• Federal Energy Management Agency

• Federal Emergency Management Agency

What agencies have plans to help in search and rescue missions after an emergency?

• the United Way

• the Salvation Army

• the Army National Guard and the Air National Guard

• Habitat for Humanity

A volunteer is a person who does a job without _____________.

• being paid

• being trained

• being supervised

• being promoted

The Red Cross helps prepare for emergencies by creating a plan that ______.

• provides search and rescue

• provides food, clothing, shelter, and medical attention

• provides expertise on flooding and roads

• provides a plan of emergency

Which everyday heroes are ready with a plan to help when a disaster strikes?

• the President and the Governor

• police and firefighters

• the Salvation Army

• the Boys and Girls Clubs of America

What organization has a plan to feed people during and after a disaster?

• Feeding America

• United Way

• Salvation Army

• Habitat for Humanity

How does United Way help people after a disaster?

• feeding others

• provide job training

• provide housing

• provide after school programs

How can people plan for natural disasters? (Answers may vary.)

• By creating an emergency kit

• By ignoring weather warnings

• By not having a plan

• By waiting for help