Protection/Preparedness
The minimum number of days a disaster supply kit should last.
What is three days.
The best way to increase response time during an emergency.
Creating a plan and an emergency kit.
One of the most reliable forms of communication during an emergency to assist with recovery.
What is texting.
The first step to preventing emergencies.
What is learning about emergencies and how to best prepare for them.
The first emergency number to call in any emergency.
What is 911.
The three hazards to avoid when storing emergency items.
What is moisture, frost, and high heat.
The universal important factor for any emergency.
What is situational awareness.
The goal of recovery.
What is returning the community back to "normal".
The easiest way to prevent vehicle accidents.
What is, obeying traffic laws and wearing a seatbelt.
The minimum number of days' worth of water needed for a family disaster kit.
What is 5 days.
The best way to protect and prepare for emergencies.
What is, learning about the possible emergencies in your area and making plans for each of them.
The first two steps to prevent further injury in an emergency involving vehicles.
What is protecting yourself first, and calling 911.
The approach FEMA uses to respond and recover from emergency situations.
What is a "Whole Community" approach.
The two aspects of prevention to always consider in emergency prevention plans.
What is planning ahead and taking prevention seriously.
Installing these two alarms in the home can greatly reduce the impact of household disasters.
What is a fire alarm and a CO alarm.
What is a phone and charger.
The information needed in case of an emergency that requires leaving town.
What are safe evacuation routes from the home and neighborhood, and an out of town contact.
Some emergency responders specialize in this form of first aid in order to immediately treat victims following a traumatic event.
What is emotional first aid.
Taking action during an emergency can prevent these consequences.
What is additional injuries and accidents.
The main goal of Mitigation.
What is, to reduce the overall damage of an emergency and reduce the loss of life.
The basics of survival needed to be considered when preparing for an emergency.
Responding to an emergency requires taking these steps before an emergency occurs.
What is learning the actions you will take ahead of time in case of an emergency.
The most important factor of recovery to always keep in mind.
What is understanding that recovery will take time.
The first step to fire prevention.
What is recognizing potentially dangerous situations that could lead to a fire.
After fire alarms, this is the second step to mitigate the spread of fire.
What is a sprinkler system.