Types of Emergencies - Natural Disasters

Question 1

In assessing the vulnerability of individual facilities, major factors considered are:
1)
2)
3)

Answer 1

1) Environment
2) Indigenous
3) Economic

Question 2

The major natural disasters which must be planned for are:
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)

Answer 2

1) Forest fires
2) Hurricanes
3) Floods
4) Tornadoes
5) Winter storms
6) Earthquakes

Question 3

A hurricane “warning” is issued as soon as the forecaster determines that _______

Answer 3

A particular section of the coast will encounter winds of 74 mph or higher.

Question 4

The onset of most floods allows for ______

Answer 4

adequate warning.

Question 5

Tornadoes are violent local storms with whirling winds that can reach _____ to _____ mph.

Answer 5

200 to 400 mph.

Question 6

The width of a tornado ranges from ____ to _____.

Answer 6

200 yards to one mile

Question 7

Tornadoes can travel ___ to ____ miles along the ground.

Answer 7

5 to 30 miles

Question 8

Tornadoes can move along the ground at speeds of ____ to ____ mph.

Answer 8

30 to 70 mph.

Question 9

Earthquakes may last from _____ to ______.

Answer 9

A few seconds to five minutes

Question 10

Most casualties from an earthquake result from _______.

Answer 10

falling materials.

Question 11

During the actual shaking of an earthquake, employees should be warned to:
1)
2)
3)
4)

Answer 11

1) Stay indoors if already there
2) Take cover under sturdy furniture
3) Stay near the center of the building
4) Stay away from glass windows and doors

Question 12

indicates the possibility of tornadoes, thunderstorms, frequent lightning, hail, and winds of greater than 75 mph

Answer 12

Severe thunderstorm watch

Question 13

indicates the possibility of frequent lightning and/or damaging winds of greater than 50 mph, hail, and heavy rain

Answer 13

severe thunderstorm

Question 14

indicates the possibility of tornadoes, thunderstorms, frequent lightning, hail, and winds of greater than 75 mph

Answer 14

severe thunderstorm watch

Question 15

tornado watch

Answer 15

tornadoes are expected to develop

Question 16

tornado warning

Answer 16

a tornado has actually been sighted in the area

Question 17

a tornado has actually been sighted in the area

Answer 17

tornado warning

Question 18

tornadoes are expected to develop

Answer 18

tornado watch

Question 19

heavy snow warning

Answer 19

usually means an expected snowfall of 4 inches or more in a 12 hour period or 6 inches or more in a 24 hour period

Question 20

usually means an expected snowfall of 4 inches or more in a 12 hour period or 6 inches or more in a 24 hour period

Answer 20

heavy snow warning

Question 21

issued when considerable snow and winds of 25 mph or more are expected

Answer 21

Blizzard warning

Question 22

severe blizzard warning

Answer 22

very heavy snowfall is expected with winds of at least 45 mph and temperature of 10 degrees or lower

Question 23

very heavy snowfall is expected with winds of at least 45 mph and temperature of 10 degrees or lower

Answer 23

severe blizzard warning

Question 24

Freezing rain or Freezing drizzle

Answer 24

forecast when expected rain is likely to freeze as soon as it strikes the ground

Question 25

forecast when expected rain is likely to freeze as soon as it strikes the ground

Answer 25

Freezing rain or Freezing drizzle