Safety & Emergency Emergency Preparedness

Question 1

What does FEMA's CERT acronym stand for?

Accepted Answer

Community Emergency Response Team

Answer

CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) is a FEMA program that trains volunteers to assist professional responders during disasters.

Question 2

FEMA recommends having an emergency supply kit with enough food and water for at least how many days?

Accepted Answer

3 days

Answer

FEMA's Ready.gov recommends a 72-hour (3-day) emergency kit as the baseline for household preparedness before aid may arrive.

Question 3

How much water per person per day does FEMA recommend storing for an emergency?

Accepted Answer

One gallon

Answer

FEMA recommends storing at least one gallon of water per person per day for drinking and sanitation during an emergency.

Question 4

What is the Incident Command System (ICS) primarily designed to do?

Accepted Answer

Provide a standardized on-scene management structure for emergencies

Answer

ICS provides a scalable, standardized management framework that allows multiple agencies to work together effectively at any incident.

Question 5

Which federal system integrates ICS into a nationwide framework for emergency management?

Accepted Answer

National Incident Management System (NIMS)

Answer

NIMS provides a consistent nationwide approach that incorporates ICS and allows all levels of government and organizations to work together.

Safety & Emergency Practice Test