Do You Know How To Prepare for Wildfires?

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Just as a famous organization says, it is good to be prepared. Even though wildfires are dangerous and sometimes unpredictable as they burn, there are steps you can take to safeguard your property and person against their threat. Do you know how to get ready if a wildfire is advancing toward you? Smoke out your knowledge with this quiz.

Wildfire Preparation Quiz Questions

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Question 1

Before a wildfire starts, what should you and your family do to get ready?

  • A
    Binge-watch favorite programs in case your viewing schedule is interrupted.
  • B
    Decide what you will do and where you will go if a wildfire threatens your area.
  • C
    Clean your weapons and stockpile ammunition.
  • D
    Increase your workout schedule so you will be in tip-top shape.

Question 2

If you are staying in your home as a wildfire approaches, what are some important steps to take?

  • A
    Panic and telephone everyone you know, saying good-bye.
  • B
    Cover everything with plastic tarpaulins.
  • C
    Disconnect natural gas at the source main, move furniture away from windows, turn on all lights, and close all windows and doors, leaving them unlocked.
  • D
    Turn up the stereo and party, because the firefighters will take care of everything.

Question 3

In addition to emergency supply kits for each person, what other important information should you have gathered and ready to go in the event a wildfire's approach is imminent?

  • A
    Mechanical tire inflater for your vehicle
  • B
    Beer, wine, and drinking glasses
  • C
    List of important contacts, protective clothing in cotton, cotton bandanas, and closed-toe, sturdy shoes
  • D
    Portable CD player and lots of CDs

Question 4

If a wildfire is approaching your area, is it better to evacuate early or wait until the last minute to see if it turns?

  • A
    Early
  • B
    Late
  • C
    Wait for the police to escort you out
  • D
    I will not leave my home unoccupied!

Question 5

What are good ways to get yourself and your family ready for a wildfire before danger threatens?

  • A
    Teach everyone to use a fire extinguisher, prepare a family emergency plan everyone knows, and keep common items that can be used as fire tools handy.
  • B
    Ensure everyone has a charger for his or her mobile phone as well as an extra change of clothes.
  • C
    Teach everyone to meditate.
  • D
    Make sure everyone is in good physical shape.

Question 6

If you have large trees near your home, how can you decrease the chances of fire danger without removing them?

  • A
    Leave them as they are.
  • B
    Remove dead branches, prune carefully, and rake up leaves and fallen limbs and twigs.
  • C
    Cover them with tarpaulins.
  • D
    Wet them down every 30 minutes.

Question 7

Before a wildfire threatens your home, what business details should you ensure are up to date?

  • A
    Make sure you have enough leave time at your job in case you have to evacuate.
  • B
    Review and possibly update your home insurance policy, and keep a current list of your possessions, along with photographs.
  • C
    Buy burial plots at the local cemetery.
  • D
    Buy a new fire insurance policy the day you are ordered to evacuate.

Question 8

What is a further way to help yourself and family members stay safe when a wildfire is approaching if you must go out?

  • A
    Forget plans. If danger is near, we might as well live it up while we can.
  • B
    Find out what plans are in place for various frequented locations, e.g. work, school, places of worship, grocery store.
  • C
    Build an underground bunker and lock everyone inside.
  • D
    Hide all sets of car keys.

Question 9

Before a wildfire strikes, you need to prepare a disaster supply kit. What should be in the disaster supply kit you assemble for yourself, your family, and your animal companions?

  • A
    Weapons, water, ammunition, and beer
  • B
    Your facial care regime, hairbrush, favorite nightwear, and comfortable slippers, rather like an overnight bag
  • C
    An extra charger for your phone, snacks, and something to drink
  • D
    Basic items that you and everyone in your household, including animal companions, need to survive

Question 10

If you are caught outside by a wildfire and have bit more time, what quick preparations will help you survive?

  • A
    Go back to your tent, close the flaps, and get inside your sleeping bag.
  • B
    Lie down on the ground and cover yourself with a plastic tarpaulin or raincoat.
  • C
    Run toward your vehicle.
  • D
    Clear an area 200 to 300 feet around you for a safe zone, or find a body of water to put between you and the flames.

Question 11

What are some important items that should be included in a wildfire survival kit, besides food and water?

  • A
    Battery-powered radio, extra batteries, first-aid kit, leash, flashlight, paper, writing implement, and personal hygiene supplies
  • B
    Nice clothes in case you get the chance to go out, hair styling equipment, and a telephone book in case the internet connection is down
  • C
    Portable television set, collection of DVDs, books, and comics so you and anyone with you can stay entertained
  • D
    Mobile phone for an internet connection, extra charger, spare tire for vehicle, weapons, and ammunition

Question 12

If you are caught outdoors hiking or camping and are suddenly threatened with a wildfire, what are some quick preparations you can make to protect yourself?

  • A
    Stand still and kneel down.
  • B
    Immediately dial 9-1-1.
  • C
    Get as far away as possible from flammable vegetation, and wet natural materials for use to cover yourself and breathe through.
  • D
    Run as fast as you can away from the fire.

Question 13

How do you create a fire-safe zone around your home?

  • A
    Remove and keep all flammable materials, natural and chemical, at least 30 feet away from your dwelling.
  • B
    Cover everything with wire mesh.
  • C
    Install fire extinguishers at the front and back of your home.
  • D
    Thoroughly wet everything daily.

Question 14

Why are trees and plants close to your home dangerous in a wildfire-prone area?

  • A
    Carefully pruned shapes could be damaged if the wildfire comes close.
  • B
    You need to spend a lot of money buying multiples of each in case some die in the flames and radiant heat.
  • C
    The wildfire might kill them.
  • D
    They fuel wildfires.

Question 15

Regarding your animal companions, should your family have to leave your home quickly, how can you help the animals get out safely as well?

  • A
    Decide that evacuating is too dangerous for everyone, so have a designated room in your home where all people and animals gather.
  • B
    Open all the doors and windows, hoping they will run out to safety.
  • C
    In an emergency situation, it is everyone for his- or herself.
  • D
    Have a carrier for each smaller animal as well as collars and leashes for larger animals, and assign each family member the responsibility of getting an animal to safety.

Question 16

What is the best place to store a disaster or emergency supply kit for the quickest access should you have to quickly evacuate due to wildfire?

  • A
    In a bag (backpacks are ideal) near to where you are most frequently
  • B
    A closet at your home
  • C
    In a locker at the bus station
  • D
    In a safety deposit box at the bank

Question 17

In addition to tiny mesh screens, how can you further safeguard your home against wildfires?

  • A
    Fill buckets with water, ready to douse any flames or sparks.
  • B
    Close all curtains and blinds if a wildfire is approaching.
  • C
    Use nonflammable or fire-resistant materials, clean the roof and gutters regularly, and keep a long garden hose handy.
  • D
    Surround your property with a wood fence.

Question 18

When you are devising your family emergency plan in the event you have to evacuate before a wildfire, what is the most effective and efficient way to know everyone is safe if you are separated?

  • A
    Give everyone a flare gun.
  • B
    Carry a bullhorn with you and stop by the roadside on the most popular way out of your city or town and yell your family's names.
  • C
    Make everyone stay at home the minute you hear of a wildfire's potential approach to your area.
  • D
    Designate an out-of-town contact everyone knows how to reach so all can check in.

Question 19

If your home is built primarily with wood, and it is in a wildfire-prone area, what is the best way to fireproof your property without rebuilding everything?

  • A
    Treat wood surfaces such as fences, decks, and porches with fireproof chemicals.
  • B
    Wet everything down daily.
  • C
    Build a moat around your property and fill it with water.
  • D
    Set up a regular drive-by patrol with police.

Question 20

What are some items you should include in emergency supply kits for your animal companions?

  • A
    A whistle, snacks, and a brush
  • B
    A portable television for amusement
  • C
    Photocopies of medical records, medications, bowls, food and water, and a first-aid kit
  • D
    Since nobody is evacuating, no matter what, my animal companions do not need emergency supplies

Question 21

What is a home ignition zone?

  • A
    Areas you cannot easily reach with a hose or a fire extinguisher
  • B
    An area between 30 to 100 feet around your house that can help feed wildfires if flammable materials are present
  • C
    Your home itself, including porches and patios
  • D
    Everywhere outside of your property line

Question 22

If you live in an area prone to wildfires, why is it important to cover every possible opening in your home, including vents and under porches and floors, with 1/8-inch mesh screens?

  • A
    Burning debris and embers from a wildfire can travel as far as 1.5 miles away.
  • B
    It discourages burglars.
  • C
    They discourage small animals from entering and perhaps getting trapped.
  • D
    The screens make your dwelling look nicer.

Question 23

If you cannot evacuate your home when a wildfire is threatening, what should you do?

  • A
    Wet down the interior of your home and everyone inside.
  • B
    Open all windows and doors and move all furniture against the walls, leaving a clear space in the middle of the room for everyone to sleep.
  • C
    Get everyone into the garage, where you have easy access to your vehicle should you panic and decide to leave at the last minute.
  • D
    Call 9-1-1 and give authorities your location and the number of people and animals in your home, and describe any special assistance needed.

Question 24

In what weather conditions are wildfires more likely to start and threaten homes, animals, and trees and vegetation?

  • A
    Wintry
  • B
    Blustery and windy
  • C
    Rainy and wet
  • D
    Hot and dry

Question 25

If you are not ordered to evacuate as a wildfire nears, what precaution should you take to protect yourself, your family, and your animal companions?

  • A
    Get everyone a tarpaulin, and if the fire nears, tell them to lie down and cover themselves and all animals with the tarpaulins.
  • B
    Arrange temporary accommodation at the home of a relative or friend, just in case you are eventually ordered to leave.
  • C
    Open all doors and windows to let in every last bit of fresh air.
  • D
    Ensure you have plenty of alcohol on hand, as well as snacks for both humans and animals.

Question 26

If a wildfire is threatening your area, even if you evacuate early, you could get caught by flames while in your vehicle due to fire's unpredictable nature. If this happens, what steps can you quickly take to prepare for the coming firestorm?

  • A
    If possible, park under an overpass, close all outside vents, raise all windows, and cover yourself with natural fabrics.
  • B
    Get out of the car and lay on the ground so you can stay as cool as possible.
  • C
    Open all vents and lower all windows so you can gulp all the fresh air you can.
  • D
    Park under a tree and crawl under the car.

Question 27

In the event the approach of a wildfire toward your home is imminent, what specific steps should you take to ensure the safety of everyone, including animal companions?

  • A
    Ensure there are fire extinguishers in every room, including the bathroom.
  • B
    Buy everyone masks from the drugstore to put over their faces, including enough for animal companions.
  • C
    Designate objects for everyone to carry; for example, one carries a mobile phone, another a flashlight, and another a battery-powered radio.
  • D
    Make sure everyone, including children, know an escape route (two is better) from each room and the house.

Question 28

Before any disaster looms, prior to physical preparations, you need to stay calm and get yourself ready mentally by prioritizing. What is the survival Rule of Three?

  • A
    You cannot survive without electricity, music, and the internet.
  • B
    To survive, you must have fresh vegetables, water, and weapons.
  • C
    You can survive three weeks with no food, three days with no water, three hours with no shelter, three minutes with no air, but only three seconds with no hope.
  • D
    You can survive anything with a month's supply of protein bars, water, and beer.

Question 29

If you are caught outside as a wildfire roars toward you, how can you further protect yourself and manage to breathe?

  • A
    Grab a paper sack and breathe into it whilst quickly walking away from the fire.
  • B
    Shelter in a low ditch or a rocky area, as clearer air in a fire is lower.
  • C
    Lie face down on a grassy area, limbs splayed to stay as cool as possible.
  • D
    Climb a tree.

Question 30

In a wildfire-prone area, what is the best type of fence to repel advancing flames?

  • A
    None
  • B
    Metal hurricane fencing
  • C
    Wood
  • D
    Stone or rock

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