NSC Emergency Preparedness 2

Question 1

How much water per person per day should you store for an emergency supply kit?

Accepted Answer

One gallon

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Stay indoors and seal the building from outside air

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

FEMA

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

To ensure family members can contact each other and reunite after a disaster

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Only if you smell gas, hear it hissing, or see a broken pipe

Answer

You should turn off gas only if you detect signs of a leak, as unnecessary shutoffs require a professional to restore service.

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