Take the Emergency Preparedness Week Quiz

Emergency Preparedness Week is May 5 to May 11. The Bruce County Emergency Management Program encourages all Bruce County residents and visitors to take concrete actions to be better prepared to protect themselves and their families during emergencies.

Take time to test your Emergency Preparedness Knowledge during Emergency Preparedness Week with Bruce County Emergency management’s quiz!

1. How many litres of water per day per person should you have in your basic emergency kit?
2. True or False - You can walk through moving flood waters if the water level is no higher than your waist.
3. True or False - Destructive hailstorms occur most often in late spring or summer.
4. How long should your emergency kit be able to sustain you for?
5. True or False - Tornados occur only in the spring.
6. Which tool allows you to learn about historical information on disasters which have directly affected Canadians, at home and abroad, over the past century?

Answers:

1. At least two litres of water are recommended per person per day. Be sure to include small bottles that can be carried easily in case of an evacuation order.
2. False - One of the worst floods in Canada's history occurred in July 1996 in the Saguenay River Valley, in Quebec. Ten people died and 15,825 others were evacuated when flood waters swept through thousands of homes, businesses, roads, and bridges. The flood was caused by 36 straight hours of heavy rainfall, for a total accumulation of 290 mm (approximately to the knees). Estimated damages: $1.5 billion.
3. True - In June, most hail storms occur in southern Canada and the north central United States. Violent storms may deposit enough hail to completely cover the ground, damage crops, or block storm sewers. Up to 2% of the value of crops is destroyed by hail every year.
4. It is recommended that your emergency kit contains enough supplies to sustain you and all members of your family for at least three days (72 hours).
5. False - Tornadoes occur most often in the spring and during the summer, but they may form any time of the year.
6. The Canadian Disaster Database contains references to all types of Canadian disasters, including those triggered by natural hazards, technological hazards, or conflict (not including war). The database describes where and when a disaster occurred, who was affected, and provides a rough estimate of the direct costs. Explore the Canadian Disaster Database and learn more about potential risks/hazards in your area.

Discover more about Emergency Preparedness at:
•    www.brucecounty.on.ca/getprepared
•    www.ontario.ca/page/emergency-management