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Why are regular emergency drills important?

A
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.
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Which emergency drill is most useful when planning for a tornado?

A
Put on dry clothes, then evacuate outdoors.
B
Locate safe shelter, then check for injuries.
C
Evacuate outdoors, then check for injuries.
D
Stop, drop, and roll, then find safe shelter.
3

What is the primary safety measure to take during a tornado?

A
find shelter
B
open windows
C
try to outrun the tornado
D
remove wet clothing
4

The image shows an evacuation route for an office building.

Question illustration
A
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.
5

Which agency helps with disaster responses?

A
ACLU
B
Centers for Disease Control
C
Sierra Club
D
Mercy Corps
6

Which agency helps with disaster responses?

A
ACLU
B
Centers for Disease Control
C
Sierra Club
D
Mercy Corps
7

A coastal community is drafting a plan in case of a hurricane. Which action is an appropriate element for an effective plan?

A
creating a map of areas that are not affected by storm surge
B
plotting the location of all fire hydrants along major travel routes
C
relocating any individuals who might be affected by the disaster
D
identifying multiple evacuation routes for each area of the community
8

Where are building evacuation plans found?

A
in a fireproof safe
B
in bathroom stalls
C
at the main entrance
D
next to exit stairways
9

What should a family emergency plan include?

A
a list of the emergencies that require a response from the family members
B
where each member of the family will be when an emergency happens
C
how each family member will contribute to community emergency response
D
how a family will evacuate and where members will meet in an emergency
10

Paul and Emilka are caught in their car during a winter storm. What is the best action for staying safe?

A
Open all windows to improve ventilation.
B
Walk to safety to improve rescue potential.
C
Stay inside the vehicle to keep warm.
D
Remove clothing to prevent hypothermia.
11

Which action is included in the federal response to a disaster?

A
investigating damages
B
responding first on scene
C
requesting state assistance
D
declaring the disaster over
12

A coastal community is drafting a plan in case of a hurricane. Which action is an appropriate element for an effective plan?

A
creating a map of areas that are not affected by storm surge
B
plotting the location of all fire hydrants along major travel routes
C
relocating any individuals who might be affected by the disaster
D
identifying multiple evacuation routes for each area of the community
13

What is a response plan?

A
critical actions that are taken in the first few minutes of an emergency
B
actions taken to secure a shelter on-site when evacuation is not possible
C
actions necessary to plan an evacuation route in the event of an emergency
D
actions that prevent an emergency from spreading and causing more damage
14

What should be avoided during electrical storms?

A
going close to open flames
B
touching metal objects
C
driving vehicles
D
using a phone
15

The image shows an evacuation route for an office building.

Question illustration
A
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.
16

What is the primary safety measure to take during a tornado?

A
find shelter
B
open windows
C
try to outrun the tornado
D
remove wet clothing
17

Paul and Emilka are caught in their car during a winter storm. What is the best action for staying safe?

A
Open all windows to improve ventilation.
B
Walk to safety to improve rescue potential.
C
Stay inside the vehicle to keep warm.
D
Remove clothing to prevent hypothermia.
18

Which emergency drill is most useful when planning for a tornado?

A
Put on dry clothes, then evacuate outdoors.
B
Locate safe shelter, then check for injuries.
C
Evacuate outdoors, then check for injuries.
D
Stop, drop, and roll, then find safe shelter.
19

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?

A
ignore her surroundings
B
form a group for a defensive attack
C
search for potential weapons to use
D
make herself a smaller target

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