True or False- private individuals and corporations coordinate the most effective protection against disasters, without the help of Federal and State agencies

False

True or False- care of animals in disasters should take precedence over the care of people

False

True or False- in disasters, plans should include training first responders on safety issues, including dangerous animals

True

True or False- care for animals during disasters has no effect and care on humans

False

People's concern for their animals during a disaster...

May impair their ability to make sensible decisions about their own safety and that of rescue workers

Equipping your car with a cell phone charger and joining a roadside assistance association are examples of what?

Preparedness

Replacing the spare tire and scheduling an appointment with your own vet to examine your dog after returning home are examples of what?

Recovery

What organization provides sheltering, emergency food supplies, counseling services, and other vital support services on a voluntary basis?

Nongovernmental organization

Who assumes ultimate responsibility for his/her own preparedness and that of his/her animals?

Individual

What organization develops and exercises community preparedness plans?

Local government

What organization provides resources to supplement local efforts before, during, and after incidents?

State government

Define prevention.

Includes actions to avoid an incident or to intervene to stop an incident from occurring

Define preparedness.

A continuous cycle of planning, organizing, training, equipping, exercising, evaluating, and taking corrective action in an effort to ensure effective coordination during incident response.

Define mitigation.

Includes activities to reduce loss of life and lessen the impact to property from natural and/or human-caused disasters; note that mitigation lessens the impacts or effects of an incident, while prevention stops it from happening in the first place

Define response.

Includes the actions taken in the immediate aftermath of an events to save lives, meet basic human needs, and reduce the loss of property and the impact on critical infrastructure and the environment

Define recovery.

Encompasses both short-term and long-term efforts for the rebuilding and revitalization of affected communities

If you are asked to evacuate, what action is the safest for your pet?

Take your pet with you

True or False- permanent identification or ID tags and collars should be on animals at all times

True

True or False- personal safety must be considered before safety of animals

True

True or False- pets lost after a disaster can often find their way home using olfactory or visual cues

False

True or False- your disaster kit should be kept in an area where it is easily retrieved

True

True or False- building and repairing buildings to meet or exceed construction codes and considering ease of evacuation are effective mitigation measure that farmers can take.

True

True or False- replacing or covering glass windows with materials that will not shatter or injure animals or personnel are effective mitigation measure that farmers can take.

True

True or False- overfilling dams and ponds to ensure that there will be sufficient water available in case of an emergency are effective mitigation measure that farmers can take.

False

True or False- securing or removing anything that could become blowing debris or objects that may become projectiles are effective mitigation measure that farmers can take.

True

What are the chances of flooding in a 100-year floodplain per year?

1%

True or False- farms usually receive priority for restoration of power following an emergency.

False

True or False- neck band ID should be placed on horses prior to evacuating them to higher ground.

True

True or False- knowing where a farm is located, how to access facilities, how many animals are there, and where large volumes of water are available can make a difference when firefighters respond to an incident.

True

True or False- use of a buddy system is discouraged because it is informal and based on neighbors helping neighbors

False

True or False- because of contamination following a disaster, you should avoid conducting a post-mortem on animals that have died or have to be euthanized

False

True or False- all personnel, including those who have not received training, should help clean up any hazardous spills

False

True or False- many business issues can be addressed before a disaster by obtaining adequate insurance coverage and entering into agreements with neighboring farms to share facilities and resources

True

True or False- the National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning, indicating that severe thunderstorms have been sighted in your area. You should avoid touching people or animals struck by lightning because they will continue to carry an electrical charge and cannot be handled safely.

False

True or False- the National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning, indicating that severe thunderstorms have been sighted in your area. You should seek shelter under a tall tree, especially if you are in an open area without many trees.

False

True or False- the National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning, indicating that severe thunderstorms have been sighted in your area. You should lead your animals to open water, such as a lake, pond, or river

False

True or False- the National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning, indicating that severe thunderstorms have been sighted in your area. You should keep yourself and any animals away from metal objects, such as tractors, that could carry electricity.

True

To mitigate the potential effects of a thunderstorm, you should do what?

Install lightning suppression systems on all high-risk buildings

True or False- keeping animals confined during a flood is essential

False

True or False- fungal contamination of animal feed may harm animals or humans

True

True or False- the National Flood Insurance Program is a Federal program enabling property owners to purchase flood insurance

True

True or False- hazardous material releases can occur during flooding

True

True or False- When returning to a building that has been flooded, you should spread wet feed or hay outside to dry before feeding it to animals.

False, should not feed to animals at all

True or False- When returning to a building that has been flooded, if the power is out, use a match or lantern as a source of light

False, can have gas leak and cause fire

True or False- When returning to a building that has been flooded, you should air out a building for several minutes before entering

True

True or False- When returning to a building that has been flooded, you should allow animals, such as horses, to return immediately

False, should let air out first

True or False- if your home has no basement, squat down near an exterior supporting wall and avoid being near heavy, solid furniture

False, stay away from exterior supporting walls and utilize heavy, solid furniture

True or False- if you own a mobile home, the safest place for pets is any small room within the structure

False, not within the mobile home

True or False- during a tornado, turning horses and livestock out will help prevent them from being injured by a building collapse

True

True or False- if you are driving during a tornado warning, pull over and if possible lie face down on the back seats

False, get out of car

True or False- boil water orders apply to human consumption. During such alerts you may give your animals tap water.

False, applies to both human and animal water consumption

True or False- do not attempt to evacuate during a hurricane. Stay indoors, in windowless rooms or hallways. Keep your small animals in carriers or confined areas

True

True or False- pump out the basement rapidly if it is flooded to avoid standing water.

False, pump out slowly

True or False- store drinking water in clean bathtubs, bottles, pans, and containers suitable for livestock.

True

True or False- in the event of a winter storm, you should wear a single layer of thick clothing to get the greatest protection if you must be outdoors

False, multiple layers

True or False- in the event of a winter storm, you should keep animals outdoors because they will readily eat snow or ice if drinking water is not available.

False

True or False- in the event of a winter storm, you should burn charcoal in a fireplace to keep warm during power failures

False, dangerous

True or False- in the event of a winter storm, you should use cation doing strenuous physical activities because the cold puts more strain on the heart

True

True or False- If they are provided with plenty of water to drink, it is safe to exercise animals when it is extremely hot outside

False

True or False- if you have to work with animals in extreme heat, you should provide regular rest periods for the animals

True

True or False- animals that regularly require salt licks should not be provided with them during periods of extreme heat or drought

False

True or False- as long as a window is partly rolled down, it is safe to leave pets in parked cars in the summer

False

What is a sign of heat stress in animals?

body temperature greater than 104F

True or False- one way to decrease the chance of barn fires is the implementation and enforcement of no-smoking policies

True

True or False- sources of water to fight wildfire could include pools and farm ponds

True

True or False- if you have installed sprinkler systems, it is not necessary to evacuate from a wildfire when officials ask that you do so

False

True or False- areas around burned buildings may contain debris that is hazardous to animals

True

What is the most common cause of animal death in fires?

complications from smoke inhalation

True or False- if you are inside a building during a landslide, stay inside and get under a desk, table, or other piece of sturdy furniture

True

True or False- planting ground cover on slopes will help prevent damage from landslides on your property

True

True or False- animals may be safely left behind when evacuation due to a landslide or mudflow because they will be able to outrun the danger

False

True or False- tilting trees, poles, or walls may give warning to impending landslides

True

True or False- install rigid piping to protect gas lines from earthquake damage

False, flexible piping

True or False- if you are indoors when an earthquake occurs, immediately run out of the building

False, stay inside

True or False- earthquakes usually occur without warning, causing animals to become very nervous and apprehensive

True

True or False- have an expert investigate and repair any deep plaster cracks in ceilings and foundations

True

True or False- a tsunami is a series a giant ocean waves produced by a major underwater disturbance

True

True or False- a pronounced rise or fall of coastal water usually preeceds approaching tsunami

True

True or False- refitting coastal structures can make them stronger and safer from a tsunami

False

True or False- it is important to plan several escape routes in the event a tsunami should occur

True

True or False-power failures are common following a volcanic eruption

True

True or False-the danger area around volcanoes can extend several hundred miles

True

True or False-ash is light weight and poses little risk where it accumulates

False, heavy

True or False-volcanic ash is often contaminated with heavy metals that can be toxic to humans and animals

True

True or False-milk from dairy cows exposed to hazardous materials does not present a potential danger to people

False, does

True or False-common household compounds like cleaners are not considered hazardous material

False, are considered hazardous

True or False-animals that ingest low levels of hazardous materials may not appear clinically affected

True

True or False-owners are encouraged to retrieve their animals from a secured area and evacuate them to safety

False

Where is the safest place to store pesticides and other chemicals?

in a locked cabinet on the lower shelves to prevent spillss

A site area emergency alert has sounded at a nearby nuclear power plant. This alert indicates what?

a reactor accident has occurred that involves likely major failures of the plant function

True or False-finding a pre-arranged location for sheltering your pets would be the most effective action for radiation incident preparedness.

True

True or False- Stockpiling food and water for sheltering in your home would be the most effective action for radiation incident preparedness.

False

True or False- practice drop, cover, and hold drills in the even an alert sounds would be the most effective action for radiation incident preparedness.

False

True or False- ensuring that all pets and livestock are current on vaccinations would be the most effective action for radiation incident preparedness.

False

What are some concerns involving household pets and service animals during disasters?

-The spoilage of food and water supplies for people and animals.

-Animal bites.

-Outbreaks of diseases transmitted between animals and people, such as rabies, as well as illness to animals due to contaminated waters.

-The loss of local veterinary care capabilities.

-Unintended release of animals from their normal residences.

What does effective incident management ensure?

-The physical and mental health needs of these individuals are addressed.

-The individuals and assistance providers remain together to the maximum extent possible during evacuation, transport, sheltering, or the delivery of other services.

What should emergency operations plans address?

-Sheltering of Household Pets and Other Animals.

-Service Animals.

-Dangerous Animals.

True or False: In disasters, plans should include training first responders on safety issues, including dangerous animals.

True

True or False: People's concern for their animals during a disaster may impair their ability to make sensible decisions about their own safety and that of rescue workers.

True

What are the 5 mission areas of the National Preparedness Goal?

1. Prevention
2. Protection
3. Mitigation
4. Response
5. Recovery

Equipping your car with a cell phone charger and joining a roadside assistance association before a flat tire are examples of...

Protection

Replacing the spare tire and scheduling an appointment with your own veterinarian to examine the dog after returning home after a flat tire are examples of..

Recovery

After you develop your personal emergency management plan, you may...

-Be prepared to deal with many emergencies;

-Find it much easier to understand the actions of official emergency managers;

-Help with the official response.

The chief executive officer or jurisdiction manager is charged with creating...

Effective emergency services

Local governments...

-Develop preparedness plans, including a chain of command to follow.

-Conduct mitigation activities to reduce the impact of an incident.

-Provide resources to protect their citizens in response to emergencies.

-Conduct recovery operations.

You can assist your community in developing and improving community disaster plans for the care of animals and their owners by...

Find out who your emergency manager and animal industry representatives are.

-Determine how these groups perceive hazards in your community.

-Review with the emergency manager and animal-care groups in your community the most important areas of need to provide care for animals and their owners in disasters.

-Determine where you might fit in and be able to help your community as a whole.

The role of the State government in response is...

to supplement local efforts before, during, and after incidents.

What are four facts about floods?

- More than 300,000 people evacuate their homes each year
- 200 flood related fatalities each year
- $2 billion in flood damage each year
- Animals affected can suffer hypothermia and drowning

What are some drought prevention/awareness protocols?

- Water conservation
- Recognize signs of heat stress
- Allow for animals to have accessible shade

What is some volcano readiness protocols?

- Heed official warnings; evacuate when told
- Wear approved respirator
- Clear rooftop of ashes to avoid collapse after all clear

The most common natural disasters are...

- Thunderstorms
- Flood
- Tornado
- Hurricane
- Winter Storm
- Drought
- Wildfire

What are the forms of Emergency IDs?

- Painting hooves
- Body markings/crayon
- Clipping phone number into animals hair
- Neck Banding
- ID on halters
- Glue on number's

What are three important concepts about your disaster kit?

- Store somewhere easily accessible
- Recheck twice a year when clocks change
- Replace food supply every two months

In case of a disaster, you should train your animals to...

- Be obedient
- Be familiar with crate
- Be familiar with transport