ARC Disaster Preparedness and Response 2

Question 1

When evacuating a shelter during a wildfire, which animals should be loaded onto transport vehicles LAST?

Accepted Answer

Large livestock that require trailers

Answer

Large livestock require specialized trailers and loading time, so they should be staged and loaded last to avoid blocking evacuation routes for easier-to-transport animals.

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of a shelter-in-place plan for an animal rescue organization?

Accepted Answer

To protect animals and staff when evacuation is more dangerous than staying

Answer

Shelter-in-place is used when the immediate danger of evacuating outweighs the risk of remaining, such as during a fast-moving chemical spill or tornado.

Question 3

A rescue volunteer arrives at a flood-affected neighborhood. Which of the following is the FIRST action they should take?

Accepted Answer

Contact the incident commander and check in

Answer

Volunteers must always check in with the incident commander first to ensure coordinated response, receive assignments, and avoid duplicating or undermining official efforts.

Question 4

Which document should an animal rescue organization update at least annually to remain effective during disasters?

Accepted Answer

Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP)

Answer

A Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) outlines how an organization maintains critical functions during disruptions and must be reviewed annually to reflect current staff, resources, and threats.

Question 5

During a mass rescue event, a responder notices a dog showing signs of heat stroke. What is the IMMEDIATE priority?

Accepted Answer

Move the dog to shade and begin cooling with water

Answer

Moving the animal to shade and applying cool (not ice cold) water to lower core temperature is the immediate field treatment for heat stroke before transport.

(ARC) Animal Rescue Certification Online Practice Test

(ARC) Animal Rescue Certification Online Practice Test

ARC Disaster Preparedness and Response 2