CERT Unit 1: Disaster Preparedness Questions With
Complete Solutions
3 types of disaster correct answers natural, technological,
intentional
CERTs capabilities correct answers to assist w/ emergency
situations and assume some of the same functions as emergency
services personnel following disaster
Citizen Corps correct answers movement to strengthen
community safety & preparedness through increased
engagement of all sectors of the community. Administered by
the Federal Emergency Management Agency. make
communities safer, more prepared, and more resilient
Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) correct answers a
government's work to organize and coordinate their agencies'
activities before an emergency or disaster. Describes how the
community will function in an emergency
Examples of Possible Impact of Damage on Infrastructure
correct answers Transportation, Structures, Communication
Systems, Utilities, Water Service, Fuel Supplies and Financial
Services
FEMA correct answers Federal Emergency Management
Agency
Finance/Adminstrating chief correct answers timekeeping, cost
analyisis
, Home fire mitigation correct answers make sure that burglar
bars and locks on outside window entries are easy to open from
the inside.
How CERT is organized? correct answers Through the
government, it goes to CERT Incident Commander to 4 sections:
Operation Section Chief, Planning Section Chef, Logistics
Sections Chief and Administration Chef
How do CERTs respond after a disaster? correct answers locate
and turn off utilities if safe to do so
extinguish small fires
treat life-threatening injuries until professional assistance can be
obtained
conduct light search and rescue operations
help disaster survivors cope with their emotional stressors
How long should food-supply last? correct answers 3 days
How long should your water supply last for each person? correct
answers 3 days
How much bleach to add per amts of water? correct answers 1
quart = 2 drops
1 gallon = 8 drops
5 gallons = 1/2 tsp
if water is cloudy, double dosage of bleach
Complete Solutions
3 types of disaster correct answers natural, technological,
intentional
CERTs capabilities correct answers to assist w/ emergency
situations and assume some of the same functions as emergency
services personnel following disaster
Citizen Corps correct answers movement to strengthen
community safety & preparedness through increased
engagement of all sectors of the community. Administered by
the Federal Emergency Management Agency. make
communities safer, more prepared, and more resilient
Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) correct answers a
government's work to organize and coordinate their agencies'
activities before an emergency or disaster. Describes how the
community will function in an emergency
Examples of Possible Impact of Damage on Infrastructure
correct answers Transportation, Structures, Communication
Systems, Utilities, Water Service, Fuel Supplies and Financial
Services
FEMA correct answers Federal Emergency Management
Agency
Finance/Adminstrating chief correct answers timekeeping, cost
analyisis
, Home fire mitigation correct answers make sure that burglar
bars and locks on outside window entries are easy to open from
the inside.
How CERT is organized? correct answers Through the
government, it goes to CERT Incident Commander to 4 sections:
Operation Section Chief, Planning Section Chef, Logistics
Sections Chief and Administration Chef
How do CERTs respond after a disaster? correct answers locate
and turn off utilities if safe to do so
extinguish small fires
treat life-threatening injuries until professional assistance can be
obtained
conduct light search and rescue operations
help disaster survivors cope with their emotional stressors
How long should food-supply last? correct answers 3 days
How long should your water supply last for each person? correct
answers 3 days
How much bleach to add per amts of water? correct answers 1
quart = 2 drops
1 gallon = 8 drops
5 gallons = 1/2 tsp
if water is cloudy, double dosage of bleach
