Emergency Preparedness: Prepare for the Worst, Be Ready for the Best (12.3)

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Emergencies only come in one type: weather.

false

The following is/are considered emergencies:

All of the above

The first step to emergency preparedness is __.

developing your emergency plan

When creating a list of possible emergencies, it is important to avoid “what if’s” because we do not need to worry about remote possibilities.

false

Where do I begin when I start developing my emergency plan?

Creating a possible list of emergencies and writing step-by-step plans for each one

During an emergency, the voice people hear the most should be the leader.

true

What two things should be posted on the wall in each room to keep people safe?

Emergency numbers and site diagram

Supplies should be kept in easy to transport containers and the items should be inventoried yearly.

true

What does shelter-in-place mean?

To stay in your current location throughout the emergency

Case Study: Natosha is preparing her emergency plan for her in-home child care center. She currently has 5 children she watches, plus an additional 2 children she takes on for afterschool care. She is trying to figure out where to start, so she calls you to ask your recommendation. What advice would you give her on where to start and how to stay organized? What would you suggest when she asks how much food and water she needs to have? What would you tell her about why an emergency plan is so important?