Emergency Preparedness Quiz for Middle School Students.

📚 Quick Study Guide

• ⚠️ Emergency Kit Essentials: Make sure you have enough supplies to last at least 3 days! This includes water (1 gallon per person per day), non-perishable food, a first-aid kit, a flashlight, and a battery-powered or hand-crank radio.
• 📞 Emergency Contacts: Know who to call and where to go. Keep a list of important phone numbers (police, fire department, family members) and meeting places in case you get separated.
• 🏠 Home Safety: Identify potential hazards in your home, like loose objects that could fall during an earthquake. Learn how to turn off utilities like gas, electricity, and water.
• 🌪️ Different Disasters, Different Plans: Know what to do for specific emergencies, like fires, floods, earthquakes, and severe weather. Each requires a different response.
• 🗣️ Communication is Key: Have a way to communicate with your family if you're not together. This could be through text messages, a pre-arranged meeting place, or an out-of-state contact person.

❓ Practice Quiz

1. What is the minimum amount of water you should have per person per day in an emergency kit?
   1. A. Half a gallon
   2. B. 1 gallon
   3. C. 2 gallons
   4. D. 3 gallons
2. Which of the following is NOT a necessary item in an emergency kit?
   1. A. First-aid kit
   2. B. Flashlight
   3. C. Television
   4. D. Non-perishable food
3. Why is it important to have a list of emergency contacts?
   1. A. To call friends and chat during an emergency
   2. B. To know who to call for help and where to meet
   3. C. To prank call the fire department
   4. D. To order pizza
4. What should you do if you smell gas in your home after an earthquake?
   1. A. Light a match to find the leak
   2. B. Turn on all the appliances
   3. C. Open the windows and leave the house immediately
   4. D. Ignore it and hope it goes away
5. What is the purpose of having an out-of-state contact person?
   1. A. To have someone to blame
   2. B. To have someone to send postcards to
   3. C. To have a central point of contact if local communication is down
   4. D. To have someone to play video games with
6. During a severe thunderstorm, what is the safest place to be?
   1. A. Under a tall tree
   2. B. In a swimming pool
   3. C. Indoors, away from windows and electronic devices
   4. D. On a bicycle
7. What is the first thing you should do if a fire starts in your home?
   1. A. Try to put it out yourself, no matter how big it is
   2. B. Grab your favorite toys
   3. C. Alert everyone in the house and evacuate
   4. D. Take a nap