Deck 11: Preparedness Activities

Question 1

Becoming a member of a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) provides people an opportunity to:

A) secure full-time employment as an emergency manager
B) receive training to volunteer to assist responders' efforts following a disaster
C) form a nonprofit organization that leads disaster response in their community
D) none of the above.

Answer 1

B

Question 2

The four phases of a Comprehensive Emergency Management System are:

A) preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation
B) preparedness, planning, mitigation, and recovery
C) planning, response, recovery, and mitigation
D) planning, mitigation, response, and preparedness

Answer 2

A

Question 3

As the chief executive of the state, the _________ has final word on ordering mandatory evacuations, calling in the National Guard, and communicating with the federal government about state and local capabilities.

A) Mayor
B) President
C) Governor
D) Senator

Answer 3

C

Question 4

The US Department of Homeland Security launched a program called ____________ to educate children about emergencies.

A) One Two Here We Go
B) No Child Left Behind
C) Kids First
D) Ready Kids

Question 5

The Emergency Management Institute's role can best be described as which of the following:

A) a four-year degree program to train the top emergency management professionals
B) an applied research center focused on preparedness techniques and risk communication
C) a training program providing on-site and distance learning for students and working professionals
D) a summer camp for high schoolers to learn the basics of emergency management

Question 6

In 2013, nearly 25 million people registered to participate in the ShakeOut, a program designed to:

A) educate the public about how to get prepared and protect themselves during a large earthquake
B) pressure politicians to strengthen building codes to withstand large earthquakes
C) commemorate the losses and damage from the Northridge earthquake in 1994
D) prepare school teachers and administrators for the possibility of an active shooter situation

Question 7

The FEMA Are You Ready? An In-depth Guide to Citizen Preparedness lists the following items that should be included in any family's basic disaster supplies kit:

A) One day supply of non-perishable food
B) Three day supply of non-perishable food
C) Seven day supply of non-perishable food
D) One month supply of non-perishable food

Question 8

The core of preparedness is planning for the activities that will take place immediately before, during, and immediately after a disaster occurs.

Question 9

Preparedness is defined as any sustained action to reduce or eliminate long-term risk to people and property from hazards and their effects.

Question 10

In order to have a successful response to a disaster, the plans must be developed as soon as possible after a disaster strikes.

Question 11

A Governor's prime resource during a disaster is the United States Army.

Question 12

The state plays a role similar to the federal government in a disaster when support and resources are needed beyond what the local level can provide.

Question 13

The NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards Network broadcasts continuous weather and hazards information across the United States. True of False?

Question 14

As described by FEMA, preparedness is: the leadership, training, readiness and exercise support, and technical and financial assistance to strengthen citizens, communities, State, local and Tribal governments, and professional emergency workers as they prepare for disasters, mitigate the effects of disasters, respond to community needs after a disaster, and launch effective recovery efforts.

Question 15

The Department of Veteran Affairs is a federal partner in the National Response Plan and has some additional responsibilities during a disaster.

Question 16

_____________can be characterized as a state of readiness to respond to any emergency or disaster.

Question 17

The ____________ of a state has police powers to amend, rescind orders or create regulations during a declared state of emergency.

Question 18

Created in 1881, the ___________ is perhaps the best known non-profit organziation implementing education and training programs to prepare communities for disaster is the.

Question 19

During a mandatory _____________, residents are required to leave areas that are expected to have catastrophic impacts and move to safer locations.

Question 20

When a state is overwhelmed by a disaster, the governor may call on the ______________ to assist in disaster response by providing communications systems, construction equipment, emergency supplies, and response personnel.

Question 21

Describe the purpose of the National Incident Management System and why it is important to have a consistent and coordinated system for emergency management.

Question 22

Discuss the origin of the American Red Cross and the types of humanitarian aid provided by the agency to people all over the United States.