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Which item is NOT crucial to being prepared to deal with natural or
manmade disasters?
Answer is B.
Stockpiling
antibiotics is not recommended because it is impossible to predict the
exact nature of a disaster and there is not one antibiotic that
effectively treats all related sicknesses. In addition, inappropriate use
of antibiotics can potentially lead to dangerous side effects and also
exacerbate the problem of antibiotic resistant strains of many organisms.
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Everyone should have an emergency communications plan they carry with
them or can easily retrieve.
So hopefully your answer was A. Yes.
It is important that your emergency communications plan include a
safe, secure, well known and accessible primary meeting place plus a
backup location that is NOT your home, workplace or the school your
children attend, since these locations may be disaster sites. A
reliable point-of-contact outside your local area that knows and is well
known to all members of your circle can be a major asset in helping to
reunite members if local communication capability is not available.
Each member should have access to a list of important phone numbers that
contains a brief reminder on what to do in case of an emergency and a list
of the pre-established meeting places including addresses and phone
numbers, if available. For more information and an easy-to-use
communications plan template, visit
www.ready.gov.
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Which item should NOT be included in an emergency communications
plan?
Answer is C.
An emergency
communication plan should be flexible and accommodate unforeseen
conditions. Thus, inclusion of things like fixed places or times
should be avoided. Each member should have access to a written list
of important numbers that contain reminders of what to do in an emergency
situation.
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If you are in the vicinity of dust clouds, a heavy concentration of
particles in the air or an explosion, it is a good idea to cover
your nose and mouth with several layers of cotton or an N95 class
dust mask as soon as possible.
Answer is True.
A dust mask or several layers of a cotton material over your nose and
mouth will help limit exposure of your lungs to unhealthy particles.
Although exposure to these particles may not be lethal, they may be
cancerous; therefore, it is best to minimize their exposure to your
respiratory system.
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The FIRST thing you should do if you are outside and see
people suddenly getting violently ill, choking or passing out is tie
any available cotton fabric tightly over the nose and mouth to help
filter out particles from entering the lungs.
Answer is C.
Since cotton fabric or dust
masks offer little protection from chemicals or biological agents which
are usually fast-acting, you should leave the area as quickly as possible
avoiding low lying places until you know what is causing the problem.
On the chance you may have been exposed to a chemical or biological agent,
you should decontaminate by thoroughly showering with plenty of clean
water and soap as soon as possible. After you decontaminate, you
might consider sheltering on an upper floor inside a building to prevent
further exposure. Be sure to close and seal the doors and windows as
well as shutting off any type of ventilation systems, especially if the
wind is blowing toward you.
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Shout only as a LAST RESORT to alert rescuers of your presence if
you become trapped under debris.
Answer is C.
Shouting can cause you to inhale dangerous amounts of dust. A
dense-weave cotton material can act as a good filter, so if available try
to breathe through it. You should cover your nose and mouth with
anything you have on hand. Avoid unnecessary movement to minimize
kicking up dust. To signal your location to rescuers, tap on a pipe
or wall or, if available, use a whistle and flashlight.
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Fluid obtained from radiators should not be consumed by humans or
animals and is NEVER a good or safe source for obtaining water to
drink.
Answer is C.
Boiling potable
water at a rolling boil for a minimum of one (1) minute will kill harmful
bacteria and parasites and is the best method for treating water from a
non-toxic source. You can also use regular household liquid bleach
that contains no soap or scent to kill harmful bacteria, but it will not
kill parasitic organisms. For each gallon of water, add sixteen
drops (1/8 teaspoon) of bleach, stir and let stand for 30 minutes.
If the water does not have a slight taste or smell of chlorine, add
another dose and let stand for another 15 minutes.
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With the exception of service animals (such as guide dogs), pets are
not typically permitted in emergency shelters for health reasons.
If you have pets, be sure to include them in your Emergency Response
Plan.
Answer is B.
Your emergency
supply kit should include: 1) which local hotels and motels allow pets and
where pet boarding facilities are located (include some outside your local
area); 2) records to prove your pets vaccinations are current (required by
most boarding facilities); 3) proper identification tags and a means to
securely fasten them to the pets collar; 4) current photo of your pets; 5)
a secure pet carrier or leash to restrain them and keep them secure; and
6) a pet disaster kit containing all the things needed for them to survive
with you for three days including food, water and medicines (American Red
Cross
Dog First Aid
and
Cat First Aid
Manuals).
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Every family or individual should have an emergency kit.
So hopefully your answer was A. Yes.
It is important to have an emergency kit which includes all of the items
in one place and staged so that the contents can be easily moved to
another location if required. Kit should include supply of food and
water, manual can opener, matches, a first aid kit, battery powered radio,
a flashlight, extra batteries, blankets and/or protective clothing,
prescription medications and other items that are essential to health and
well being (including pets - see answer to question 8). For more
information and easy-to-use guidelines or template for creating and
maintaining an emergency kit, visit
www.ready.gov.
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Situation can exist which create a non-contagious
epidemic environment (i.e. situations where contaminant is not
transmitted from infected person to healthy person).
Answer is False.
Anthrax, Botulism
and Salmonella are all examples of biological agents that could create a
non-contagious epidemic (i.e. not transmitted from infected person to
healthy person).
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As discussed in question 10, there are several biological agents
(such as Anthrax) that are not contagious.
Answer is D.
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Based on the typical characteristics associated with a TORANADO or
sustained Hurricane Level Winds:
Answer is B. Low.
You should shelter in a sturdy and well protected area away from exterior
windows and doors below ground level (basement), if possible, or in
a bathtub or under a strong door frame on the ground floor. If there
is sufficient time to prepare, you should bring all small objects indoors
and secure (tie down) any items that cannot be easily moved indoors to
reduce the chance of them becoming deadly flying projectiles. As a
minimum, you should have medications, water, a portable radio and extra
batteries with you so that you can monitor weather and emergency
broadcasts.
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Based on the typical characteristics associated with FLOODING:
Answer is A. High.
For flooding associated with natural disasters, you should seek shelter on
the highest available ground around or the highest floor possible
(potentially the attic), if no other option exists. If an exit from
the attic onto the roof does not exist, be sure to bring something that
can be used to create an access hole through the roof.
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Based on the typical characteristics associated with a RADIOLOGICAL
incident:
Answer is B. Low.
For a radiological or nuclear incident, you can reduce the exposure
through shielding (such a thick wall) and increasing the distance from the
contaminant. Sheltering below ground can offer an increased level of
protection. However, the best shelter is one that is convenient to
get to quickly, can be easily sealed off and is large enough to provide
air to breathe for several hours.
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Based on the typical characteristics associated with a CHEMICAL or
BIOLOGICAL incident:
Answer is A. High.
In a biological incident, the biological substance will usually settle on
the ground; in a chemical attack, the contaminants would typically be
distributed in aerosol form that is heavier than air so it will settle to
the ground; and for chemical spills, you need to avoid direct contact and
quickly get as far away from the incident as possible without risking
potential exposure to fumes (keep incident down wind), since depending on
the specific chemical, the fumes could either settle to the ground or rise
into the air. Thus, although in most cases it would be best to
shelter on the highest indoor level that is secure, can be easily sealed
off from outside air and provides sufficient air to breath for several
hours, the best shelter is one that is convenient to get to quickly, can
be easily sealed off and is large enough to provide air to breathe for
several hours.
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