Emergency Preparedness: Are you prepared? Question Title * 1. What is an emergency? a serious, unexpected, and often dangerous situation requiring immediate action. An event that requires prompt coordination of action to protect the safety, health, and welfare of people or to limit damage to property A cat stuck up in a tree Both A and B OK Question Title * 2. What emergency is least likely to occur in our region? Tornado Ice storm/blizzard Explosion/fire Hurricane OK Question Title * 3. True or False: Emergencies are unpredictable and may occur at any time. True False OK Question Title * 4. True of False: Preparing for an emergency is the most effective way to reduce the impact of the emergency. True False OK Question Title * 5. What are some steps that YOU can take to become better prepared for an emergency? Making an Emergency Kit that contains essential supplies that will last 72 hours Create a family emergency plan, consisting of a home floor plan and evacuation routes, a meet-up location in the event of separation, and family/friends contact information Having a fireproof/waterproof storage container/safe, or having an alternate location to store important documents, electronic copy of photos, and other valuables. All of the above OK Question Title * 6. What essential items might you find in an Emergency Kit? Non-perishable food items, a can-opener, and water Batteries, flashlight, candles, matches Blanket, first-aid kit, wireless radio, whistle All of the above OK Question Title * 7. What does the term “shelter-in-place” mean? Pitch a tent on the sidewalk where you were walking Evacuate from your home The process of taking shelter by remaining inside the building you are in when the emergency occurs All of the above OK Question Title * 8. When a “shelter-in-place” is ordered by the Town EMO, what should you do? Panic Disregard and go on with your day Close all windows and doors, gather your emergency kit, and wait for further instruction from emergency personnel None of the above OK Question Title * 9. In relation to Emergency preparedness: What does E.M.O. stand for? Extra Mustard and Onion Emergency Microphone Operator Emergency Measures Organization Express Money Order OK Question Title * 10. What is the MOST reliable news source for information during an emergency? Community groups on Facebook Cousin Joe down the road A direct link to the Town of Kindersley website, Facebook, Twitter page or the Town of Kindersley Administrative Office phone Both A and C OK Question Title * 11. Emergency personnel includes, but is not limited to, which of the following: Fire Department RCMP Emergency Measures Organization Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) All of the above OK Question Title * 12. True or False: During an emergency the scene is open to public True - public streets mean public access False - scenes are closed to the public for safety reasons, and shall not be entered by anyone that is not authorized OK DONE