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Disaster Preparedness for ECE Settings, in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association

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1.  Which of the following disasters is considered a technological event?
  1. Tornadoes
  2. Hazardous material
  3. Bioterrorism
  4. Flooding
2.  What disaster drills should programs regularly practice?
  1. Evacuation
  2. Lock down
  3. Shelter in
  4. All of the above
3.  Who should primarily communicate with first responders during a disaster event?
  1. The program director
  2. The head teacher
  3. The maintenance staff
  4. Parents
4.  Who is responsible for evacuating a child when a fire alarm sounds?
  1. The child's teacher
  2. The program director
  3. Any adult with the child
  4. The bus driver
5.  Which of the following would be considered an on-site warning system?
  1. Tornado sirens
  2. Television announcements
  3. Text messages
  4. NOAA weather radio
6.  Who should sound a warning if smoke is detected?
  1. The program director
  2. The head teacher
  3. The person who smells the smoke
  4. The maintenance staff
7.  Which is the best way to safely evacuate infants and toddlers?
  1. Use evacuation cribs
  2. Run down the hallway
  3. Carry the children
  4. Tell children to hold hands and follow you
8.  What is the first action to take if a bomb threat is called in?
  1. Evacuate everyone from the building
  2. Call 911
  3. Notify the parents
  4. Send text message to all staff
9.  When having to shelter-in-place, it was suggested to store which of the following supplies in an interior room on the highest floor?
  1. Books and toys
  2. Lesson plans
  3. Extra clothes
  4. Water, food, blankets
10.  Which of the following would be considered an essential supply during a disaster event?
  1. Allergy, medication, and medical information for all children
  2. Classroom schedules
  3. Toys and children's books
  4. Lunch menu

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