Emergency Preparedness Flashcards
6 cards from real Safety & Emergency practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.
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What is shelter-in-place?
Answer: Staying indoors and sealing the building to protect from an outside hazard
Shelter-in-place means remaining inside a building and taking steps (sealing doors/windows) to minimize exposure to an outside chemical, biological, or radiological hazard.
What does the Emergency Alert System (EAS) broadcast?
Answer: Presidential alerts, imminent threat alerts, and required monthly tests
EAS broadcasts Presidential alerts, imminent threat alerts (including weather), AMBER Alerts, and required weekly/monthly tests on broadcast media.
In an active shooter situation, what does the DHS 'Run, Hide, Fight' protocol prioritize first?
Answer: Run (evacuate if safe)
The DHS protocol prioritizes running (evacuating the area) first because distance from the threat is the safest option when possible.
What is a 'go-bag' in emergency preparedness?
Answer: A pre-packed bag with essentials for rapid evacuation
A go-bag (or bug-out bag) is a pre-packed emergency kit containing essentials to sustain you for 72 hours during a rapid evacuation.
After a major earthquake, what is the leading cause of additional injury during recovery?
Answer: Aftershocks and unstable structures
Aftershocks and structurally compromised buildings are the primary causes of additional injury after the initial earthquake.
What is the purpose of a National Weather Service 'Watch' versus a 'Warning'?
Answer: Watch = conditions favorable; Warning = hazard is imminent or occurring
A Watch means conditions are favorable for a severe weather hazard to develop; a Warning means the hazard is imminent, occurring, or has been reported.