Emergency Preparedness Worksheet
This worksheet helps 8th-grade students understand essential concepts and practices for emergency preparedness, covering topics like emergency kits, communication plans, and types of emergencies.
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Emergency Preparedness Worksheet
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Read each question carefully and provide your best answer. This worksheet will test your knowledge of emergency preparedness.
1. Which of the following is NOT a recommended item for an emergency preparedness kit?
Bottled water
Non-perishable food
Expensive jewelry
First-aid supplies
2. What is the primary purpose of an emergency communication plan?
To contact emergency services only
To ensure family members can connect during a disaster
To organize social gatherings after an emergency
To share news updates with neighbors
3. A is a collection of basic items your household may need in the event of an emergency.
4. During a tornado, the safest place to take shelter is in a or an interior room on the lowest floor.
5. It is important to have at least a three-day supply of water for each person in your household for an emergency.
True
False
6. You should always use your cell phone to call family members immediately after a disaster, even if phone lines are busy.
True
False
7. List three essential items that should be included in a basic emergency supply kit.
8. Explain why it is important to have a designated meeting place for your family in case of an emergency.