FEMA - By Emma Adams

History

100

What Does FEMA An Acronym For? 

Federal Emergency Management Agency

200

Which President Started FEMA?

President Jimmy Carter

300

When Did FEMA Begin?

1979

400

FEMA Helped People Recovery After This Terrorist Attack in New York? 

9/11

500

In 2018 Hurricane _______ made landfall less than a mile south of Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina with winds of 90 mph and left the coast severely damaged. 

Florence 

Mission

100

FEMA's mission is to help ______ and ________ communities prepare, respond to, recover from, and mitigate the impacts of disasters. 

people and communities 

200

Disasters can be both: 

Both natural and man-made

300

Examples of Natural Disasters Include:

Answers vary - but could include: earthquakes, landslides, volcanic eruptions, floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, blizzards, tsunamis, cyclones, wildfires, and pandemics 

400

Examples of man-made disasters include: 

Answers will vary, but can include: crime, arson, civil disorder, terrorism, war, 

500

FEMA's commitment extends beyond disaster response; they also emphasize preparedness and mitigation. How is this done? 

By educating the public and promoting disaster preparedness measures, FEMA aims to minimize the loss of life and property when calamities strike.

Group Workers

100

Behind FEMA's success lies a dedicated group of workers who tirelessly serve the nation during times of ____ .

crisis or disaster 

200

True or False: FEMA employees undergo extensive training to enhance their abilities to handle emergency situations effectively.

TRUE

300

FEMA workforce group workers include: 

Answers will vary but can Include: emergency managers, first responders, fire fighters, public health workers, police officers, national guard, engineers, logistics specialists, public affairs officers, and many others

400

True or False: FEMA is absolutely NOT a pillar of support and stability in times of chaos.

FALSE - FEMA a pillar of support and stability in times of chaos.

500

FEMA has how many direct employees? 

Over 20,000

Random

100

During the recent ____ pandemic, FEMA has been instrumental in supporting the nationwide vaccination efforts.

COVID-19.

he agency has helped accelerate vaccine distribution, and established vaccination centers.

200

After Hurricane Katrina in 2005, FEMA sent thousands of workers and numerous supplies to help rebuild the area affected. Which area was affected? 

Louisiana and Mississippi, surrounding areas 

300

As we look to the future, it is crucial to recognize the importance of supporting FEMA's efforts, staying _____ for emergencies, and appreciating the resilience and dedication of the agency's personnel. 

Prepared 

400

What items would go in a hurricane survival kit?

Answers will vary and can include: 

• An emergency food and water supply.
• An emergency medicine supply.
• Emergency power sources such as flashlights (don't forget extra batteries)

500

What are the categories of a Hurricane? 

1  to 5 rating based on a hurricane's sustained wind speed. This scale estimates potential property damage. 

Together, we can build a safer and more resilient nation.

100

Test smoke alarms every _____ . If they're not working, change the batteries.

Month

200

Talk with all family members about a fire _____ plan and practice the plan twice a year. Also have a designated meeting place. 

Escape 

300

Pay attention to ________. The most important tornado safety tip is to stay alert when bad weather moves through your area.

Warnings (or Watches and Warnings)

400

Tornadoes have been said to sound like? 

A loud sound, similar to that of a freight train

500

During a storm - ALWAYS Stay indoors and away from _______. 

windows