What's Your PQ (Preparedness Quotient)?

1. What has historically been the most damaging type of disaster in Maine?

A. Flood B. Winter Storm C. Terrorism D. Hurricane

2. Let’s suppose four people live in your house.  On average, how much drinking water should you store to be self-sufficient for three days?

A. 4 gallons B. 12 gallons C. 24 gallons D. 3 gallons

3. True or False, plastic milk containers are excellent for storing drinking water.

True False

4, True or False? As long as a thunderstorm is five miles away or farther from you, you are pretty safe from lightning strikes.

True False

5. What is the most common disaster that occurs in the United States?

A. Fire B. Flood C. Earthquake D. Tornado

6. What is the number one disaster related killer in the United States?

A. Fire B. Flood C. Earthquake D. Tornado

7. If your car stalls while you're evacuating from a flood, you should:

A, Stay inside until assistance can arrive B. Leave it C. Call a towing service D. Flag down someone to help you start it

8. True or False? Small games and a teddy bear can be very important emergency supplies to keep in a disaster supply kit.

True False

9. If you are advised to “shelter-in-place” you should:

A. Immediately crouch down and cover your head B. Get in bed and pull a blanket over your head C. Leave for the nearest emergency shelter D. Close your windows and doors, turn off air conditioning and other vernts

10. The most dangerous part of a hurricane is:

A The breaking waves B. The gale-force winds C. The heavy rains D. The landslides

11. How often should you practice your home fire evacuation plan?

A. Once a year B. Every six months C. Every three months D. Only during an emergency

12. Kits with disaster supplies are often referred to as “72-hour kits”.  Why is this?

A. Most disasters are over in 72 hours or less B. Three days is about as long as you can take eating canned peas C. You can't carry more than three day's worth of items at a time D. It can take up to 72 hours for emergency personnel to reach you