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How Prepared Are You?

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Think of your emergency preparedness planning as an insurance policy that buys you some peace of mind for today and the future. All it takes to be prepared is a little bit of time together with your household members, and stocking up on a few things you probably normally use anyway. You probably have most of what you need in your house right now. Even if the unthinkable should happen, you will be better off by having a plan and a few basic supplies to get you through a rough time.

Check your level of emergency preparedness in the quiz below. Or study first, and read some important information first by following the emergency preparedness resource links provided on our home page and below.


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Planning together ensures that you all know what to do in an emergency

 

Emergency Preparedness Quiz

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          1. Do you have an emergency preparedness kit in your home and car, and do you know what goes in it?
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2. Does your family have a disaster preparedness plan, and have you practiced it with them?
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 3. Do you know what kind of disasters can affect you here in the Pacific Northwest? 
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4. If you were told to "Shelter in Place", would you know how, and would you have the necessary supplies?
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 5. Do you know how much water each person needs every day (1/2 for drinking, 1/2 for sanitation)?
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 6. Do you know how long food and water can be stored before replacing it?
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 7. Do you know how many days you should be prepared to survive on your own with your emergency kit?
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 8. Do you have an out-of-area contact to serve as a message board when local phone lines aren't working?
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9. Have you taken "mitigation" steps around your home or workplace to prevent damage in a disaster?
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10. Have you safeguarded your most important records from fire and water, and can you grab them quickly?
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How did you do?              Score =      

90-100%

Well done - You're an emergency preparedness champion! Now go prepare those you love to be prepared too!

60-89%

Good job - You're at least halfway there. Keep going and finish those details to be truly prepared and ready!

Less than 60%

That's okay - Now is the time to get started! Make a list of what needs to be done, and take your first steps.
You can start your list below, and when you are done, hit "print" in your browser to save your to-do list. 

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