This is the non-emergency information phone number in Austin.
What is 3-1-1?
100
Smoke detectors should be placed high, carbon monoxide detectors should be place...?
What is low?
100
This city office, HSEM, coordinates emergency planning, educates the community regarding hazards and how to prepare for them. HSEM stands for?
What is "Homeland Security and Emergency Managment"?
100
In a large-scale disaster, the City of Austin has told residents that it could take this long for first responders to get to you?
What is three days?
100
When you come upon a flooded roadway or low-water crossing, you should "Turn Around...?"
What is, "Turn Around, Don't Drown?"
200
This Facebook page provides emergency updates and information for Austin residents?
What is "Disaster Ready Austin"?
200
Bleach, paint-thinner, fertilizer, ammonia should be kept in their original containers and away from children and animals because they are this kind of material?
What is hazardous (dangerous, poisonous)?
200
During an activation, representatives from city departments meet in the EOC to coordinate disaster response. EOC stands for?
What is Emergency Operations Center?
200
To prepare for a disaster, this much water should be stored per day, per person?
What is one gallon?
200
You're outside, your skin feels tingling and your hair is standing on end. What is about to happen?
What is, you are about to be struck by lightning?
300
This is the number of inches of water that can cause a small car to float?
What is 6 inches?
300
Creating a defensible space around your property will protect your home against this danger.
What is fire (wildfire)?
300
You should have ICE programmed into your cellphone. ICE stands for?
What is In Case of Emergency?
300
Flashlight, battery-operated radio, first aid kit, non-perishable food and water are items to keep in your?
What is grab and go kit (disaster or emergency kit).
300
This is the number one cause of weather-related deaths in Central Texas?
What is driving through flooded roadways?
400
Dry, red skin, loss of consciousness, fatigue, confusion, nausea, and headache are signs of what life-threatening emergency?
What is heat stroke?
400
Finish this sentence about weather safety. "When thunder roars..."
What is "Go Indoors."
400
Members of the CERT volunteer program may assist Austin's public safety agencies during emergency situations? What does CERT stand for?
What is Community Emergency Response Team?
400
During a life-threatening event in the City of Austin, if you have signed up for this service, you will be notified by phone?
What is Emergency Notification Service (ENS)?
400
During extreme heat, these two types of beverages should be avoided.
What are alcoholic beverages and coffee (or caffeine)
500
Austin HSEM recommends these four preparedness tips:
Have a Plan, Build a Kit, Stay informed ...
and what else?
What is Know Your Neighbors?
500
This is the local AM radio station that you should tune to during severe weather or disasters.
What is KLBJ 590AM?
500
9-1-1 dispatch, AFD, EMS, HSEM and the EOC are some of the departments located at CTECC. What does CTECC stand for?
What is The Combined Transportation, Emergency, and Communication Center?
500
In Austin, the best way to know if a tornado is near your location is by using this?
What is a NOAA radio, (National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration), weather radio?
500
If you're caught moving one of these, you may be arrested, have your car impounded, spend up to 180 days in jail, and/or be fined up to $2,000.