FEMA certifications FEMA Community Preparedness 3

Question 1

What is the recommended action when authorities issue an evacuation order?

Accepted Answer

Leave immediately following designated routes

Answer

When officials order an evacuation, residents should leave promptly using designated routes to avoid being trapped by worsening conditions.

Question 2

During a flood, what does the phrase 'Turn Around, Don't Drown' warn against?

Accepted Answer

Driving or walking through flooded roadways

Answer

Just six inches of moving water can knock a person down and a foot can sweep away a vehicle, so people should never enter flooded roads.

Question 3

What is the safest immediate response during an earthquake indoors?

Accepted Answer

Drop, Cover, and Hold On

Answer

FEMA teaches Drop, Cover, and Hold On to protect against falling debris during earthquake shaking.

Question 4

Which document is important to keep copies of in a waterproof container within your emergency kit?

Accepted Answer

Identification and insurance documents

Answer

Copies of IDs, insurance policies, and medical records help with recovery and aid claims after a disaster.

Question 5

What does 'sheltering in place' mean during certain emergencies?

Accepted Answer

Staying inside a safe location until danger passes

Answer

Sheltering in place means remaining indoors in a safe spot, sometimes sealing the room, until authorities say it is safe to leave.

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