NSC Emergency Preparedness 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: How much water per person per day should you store for an emergency supply kit?
- Half a gallon
- One gallon (Correct answer)
- Two gallons
- Three gallons
Correct answer: One gallon
FEMA and NSC recommend storing at least one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days.
Question 2: What does the term 'shelter-in-place' mean during an emergency?
- Evacuate to a nearby shelter immediately
- Stay indoors and seal the building from outside air (Correct answer)
- Move to a basement or interior room for tornado protection
- Gather at a pre-designated community meeting point
Correct answer: Stay indoors and seal the building from outside air
Shelter-in-place means remaining inside a building and sealing it from outside air, typically used during hazardous material incidents.
Question 3: Which federal agency coordinates the national response to disasters in the United States?
- CDC
- OSHA
- FEMA (Correct answer)
- DHS
Correct answer: FEMA
FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) is the primary federal agency responsible for coordinating disaster response and recovery.
Question 4: What is the purpose of a Family Communication Plan in emergency preparedness?
- To schedule weekly family meetings
- To ensure family members can contact each other and reunite after a disaster (Correct answer)
- To document family members' medical histories
- To assign household emergency roles only
Correct answer: To ensure family members can contact each other and reunite after a disaster
A Family Communication Plan establishes how family members will contact one another and where they will meet if separated during a disaster.
Question 5: When should you turn off your home's natural gas supply after a disaster?
- Always turn it off immediately after any emergency
- Only if you smell gas, hear it hissing, or see a broken pipe (Correct answer)
- Only if local authorities give the instruction
- Only if the power is also out
Correct answer: Only if you smell gas, hear it hissing, or see a broken pipe
You should turn off gas only if you detect signs of a leak, as unnecessary shutoffs require a professional to restore service.
Question 6: What is the recommended minimum supply of non-perishable food for a basic home emergency kit?
- One-day supply
- Three-day supply (Correct answer)
- One-week supply
- Two-week supply
Correct answer: Three-day supply
NSC and FEMA recommend a minimum three-day supply of non-perishable food per person for a basic emergency kit.
Question 7: Which type of emergency alert system broadcasts official warnings directly to mobile phones without requiring an app?
- NOAA Weather Radio
- Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) (Correct answer)
- Emergency Alert System (EAS)
- Community Warning System
Correct answer: Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA)
Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) are sent directly to cell phones in an affected area without requiring sign-up or an app.
NSC Emergency Preparedness 2
How much water per person per day should you store for an emergency supply kit?