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According to a 2009 Citizen Corps national survey, what percentage of Americans
have not prepared because they think that emergency responders will help them? -
ANSWER -29%
What is missing? Preparedness is defined as actions taken to plan, organize, equip,
train, and exercise to build and sustain the capabilities necessary to:
•_____________________,
•Protect against,
•Mitigate the effects of,
•Respond to, and
•Recover from those threats that pose the greatest risk. - ANSWER -D. Prevent
In a complex disaster, first responders and emergency workers are typically able
to reach everyone within the first few hours. - ANSWER -False
True or False. Tailor the material in presentation with information on local
hazards and community response resources. - ANSWER -True
True or False. Read the materials verbatim so every session is consistent and
uniform. - ANSWER -False
True or False. Make sure to stand behind a podium or a table to ensure credibility
as a presenter. - ANSWER -False
Avoid rehearsing so that presentations feel spontaneous, relaxed, and informal. -
ANSWER –False
Citizen Corps, an organization created to help coordinate volunteer activities,
established four community preparedness principles. Select the missing Citizen
Corps community preparedness principle: