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Quiz: Would You Be Prepared in a Disaster?

Nancy Montgomery
CONSUMER HEALTH INTERACTIVE

Remember the story of the three little pigs? The pig that painstakingly built a house made of bricks had no trouble fending off the big, bad wolf, while his brothers weren't so fortunate. The point of the story, of course, was not the comparative safety of architectural styles -- it was about preparing for a disaster. While it's highly unlikely that a wolf will come huffing and puffing at your door, a tornado or hurricane might. If a flood, earthquake, or other natural disaster struck tomorrow, would you be prepared? Take our quiz and see if you're ready for what Mother Nature can dish out.


1. According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), you should have a disaster supply kit at home that includes enough food and water for at least how long?

a. 24 hours
b. 3 days
c. 1 week
d. 10 days

2. When the National Weather Service issues a severe thunderstorm warning for your area, it means:

a. The barometer is falling much faster than normal.
b. Conditions are right for a thunderstorm to develop.
c. A severe thunderstorm is expected in your state within the next 24 hours.
d. A severe thunderstorm has been spotted in your area.

3. If a disaster occurs and you don't have a supply of drinking water set aside, all but which of the following would be fit to drink?

a. Water from your hot-water tank
b. Water from your toilet tank
c. Rain water
d. Water from your waterbed.

4. Everyone in your family should know where the gas shutoff valve is and should practice turning it off and on. True or false?

True
False

5. Which of the following weather-related disasters were the most deadly in 2006?

a. Heat
b. Tornadoes
c. Lightning
d. Hurricanes

6. According to FEMA, how often should you change the food and water in your emergency supply kit?

a. Every 3 months
b. Every 6 months
c. Every year
d. Every 2 years

7. When putting together an emergency supply kit, how much water should you include for each person to drink each day?

a. 1 quart
b. 1 pint
c. 1 gallon
d. 5 gallons



First published Sep 17, 2004


Last updated Aug 29, 2007


Copyright © 2004 Consumer Health Interactive, a CVS Caremark company