Being Prepared Is Simple

1. Being Prepared Is Simple Test your preparedness knowledge!

2. How quickly can a fire spread through a house? Click on your answer 10 minutes As little as five minutes 30 minutes 45 minutes

3. How quickly can a fire spread through a house? b. As little as five minutes A home is full of quick burning fuels. Clutter, paper, fabric, flammable cleaning supplies and most homes are wood-framed. All of these are excellent reasons to test your smoke alarm monthly, not just once a year.

4. When a “watch” is issued for a weather emergency, the weather emergency is expected to hit your area? True False

5. When a “watch” is issued for a weather emergency, the weather emergency is expected to hit your area? b. False A weather WATCHindicates possible severe weather, while a WARNINGindicates that severe storms or the conditions that produce severe storms have been observed in nearby areas and will likely reach the location being warned.

6. The sirens just went off in your area, you tune in to the radio to hear the words “shelter-in-place”. You should: Go to your car and try to find where the emergency is. Get your loved ones inside and begin to seal all doors, windows, and ventilation systems. Turn your heat/air on to increase circulation because an odor has started to permeate your home.

7. The sirens just went off in your area, you tune in to the radio to hear the words “shelter-in-place”. You should: b. Get your loved ones inside and begin to seal all doors, windows, and ventilation systems. There may be a time when you need to create a barrier between yourself and potentially contaminated air outside. This process could save your life. Pre-planning will help this to be effective.

8. Vehicles can be easily swept away in just ___ feet of water?? one to two three to four five to six seven to eight

9. Vehicles can be easily swept away in just ___ feet of water?? a. One to two. Just one to two feet of moving water can sweep away an average size vehicle. It flood waters rise around a vehicle, it should be abandoned. Passengers should climb immediately to higher ground.

10. Floods are the deadliest of all natural disasters except lightning. True False

11. Floods are the deadliest of all natural disasters except lightning. b. False Most communities in the United States can experience some kind of flooding after spring rains, heavy thunderstorms, or winter snow thaws. Annually, flooding results in 127 deaths as measured over the last 30 years while lightning causes 75 deaths each year over the same time period.

12. A bolt of lightning can reach a temperature of ____________ degrees Fahrenheit: 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000

13. A bolt of lightning can reach a temperature of ____________ degrees Fahrenheit: d. 50,000 Lightning is an electrical discharge that results from the buildup of positive and negative charges within a thunderstorm. When the buildup becomes strong enough, lightning appears as a “bolt.” This flash of light usually occurs within the clouds or between the clouds and the ground.

14. The best protection during a tornado is: roof of a building interior room on the lowest level of a building mobile home vehicle

15. The best protection during a tornado is: b. Interior room on the lowest level of a building Preferably a basement or storm cellar. Mobile homes should be evacuated as they are particularly vulnerable to tornadoes. What is your tornado plan?

16. Tornadoes produce the most violent winds on earth. Tornado winds can approach speeds as high as: 100 mph 200 mph 300 mph 400 mph

17. Tornadoes produce the most violent winds on earth. Tornado winds can approach speeds as high as: c. 300 mph Tornadoes strike with incredible velocity. Tornado winds can uproot trees and structures and turn harmless objects into deadly missiles, all in a matter of seconds.

18. The last time a tornado did significant damage within the city limits of Rapid City was: 1945 1959 1967 1993

19. The last time a tornado did significant damage within the city limits of Rapid City was: c. 1967 June 18, 1967, a tornado hit the Town & Country Motel on Mt Rushmore Road and partially tore the roof off. The tornado then skipped over into Robbinsdale and then on to the northeast.Tornadoes are not uncommon in South Dakota, but they are a rarity in the immediate vicinity of the Black Hills. Total number of tornadoes reported between 1980-2009 in SD was 982 which ranks 14th among US states. Want to read more about tornadoes? Click on this link.

20. If someone is injured, what should you do…and in what order should you do it? Check out the scene, call 911, care for the victim Search the immediate area for medical help, then call 911 Call 911 and rush to the victim’s aid

21. If someone is injured, what should you do…and in what order should you do it? a. Check out the scene, call 911, care for the victim Don’t wander off. Check the scene and make sure you are not putting yourself and the victim in further danger.

22. What should a Family Communications Plan include? Information about how we would get in touch with each other during an emergency Where we would meet How we would remain in contact All of the above

23. What should a Family Communications Plan include? a. All of the above Communication is key. Where you will meet, how you will talk to each other, and what types of communication you will use are all very important.

24. Your family’s Emergency Contact should be… Your best friend across town Your aunt in Des Moines The oldest person in your home Your clergy

25. Your family’s Emergency Contact should be… b. Your aunt in Des Moines It may be easier to call Des Moines, Duluth, or other out of town family or friend than to call downtown. Make sure everyone in your family has this contact number. And keep it current.

26. How much water should you have in your Emergency Kit? One small water bottle for each person One gallon for the whole family One gallon of water per person per day One gallon of water for the family per day

27. How much water should you have in your Emergency Kit? c. One gallon of water per person per day If one person is supposed to drink 8 glasses of water a day, you will need at least a gallon per person. You may also find you are drinking more than what you might normally drink.

28. In case of a power outage, which of these phones should be part of your emergency kit? Internet phone access Cell phone Cordless phone Old-fashioned phone with a cord

29. In case of a power outage, which of these phones should be part of your emergency kit? d. Old-fashioned phone with a cord It may not be the new thing, and it may not have an app, but it will work. In an emergency, the new “whiz bang-thing” may not work.

30. Which of these should NOT be part of your portable Emergency Supply kit or “go bag”? Map Candles Radio Medication

31. Which of these should NOT be part of your portable Emergency Supply kit or “go bag”? b. Candles While candles can be a source of light they’re definitely not a safe one. Better yet, carry a flashlight or a cordless battery operated light. Then if you are in an emergency you won’t have to worry about creating another one.

32. In an emergency, what should you have available to hear news and official reports about what is occurring? A hand-crank/battery-powered radio A CD player A board game DVD player

33. In an emergency, what should you have available to hear news and official reports about what is occurring? a. A hand-crank/battery-powered radio Why hand crank? How many times have you pulled out a battery operated toy or tool and it doesn’t work. When you need this radio, you are going to want it to work!

34. How did you do? Click on the circle that fits. I got all answers correct I only missed a few! I got about half right! I missed way too many!

35. How did you do? I got all answers correct! You may be able to count yourself among the likes of Noah! However, knowing the right answers and actually being prepared and having a plan and kit ready are 2 different things. Consider this the kick in the rear you need to get ‘er done. Back End

36. How did you do? I only missed a few! You are well on your way. You have thought about things, you’ve heard things, but when the big one hits, whatever it is, will you be ready? Maybe you should go through the checklist with your family. Back End

37. How did you do? Click on the one that fits. I got about half right! Sometimes we get caught up in our own little world, we get busy, and ultimately, we are used to other people taking care of us. This is a chance for you to be independent, take the reigns, take care of you and/or your family. Back End

38. How did you do? Click on the one that fits. I missed way too many! If you’ve never thought about this stuff before, you are not alone, millions of others are like you. If there is an emergency, your life will be seriously disrupted. Now is a good time to take steps to change that. Being prepared is simple. Especially when you have done it ahead of time. Back End

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