Understanding Disasters

A disaster is a sudden happening such as a natural catastrophe, that causes great damage or loss of life.

Which of the following is NOT a disaster?

• Earthquake

• Flood

• Tornado

• Bank robbery

The survivors of a disaster are the people that remain alive after it.

Which of the following is NOT a survivor?

• A person who was evacuated from a flood zone

• A person who was injured in a tornado

• A person who lost their home in a fire

• A person who was not affected by the disaster

A refugee is a person who has been forced to flee their home country due to war, persecution, or natural disaster.

Which of the following is NOT a refugee?

• A person who has been displaced by a civil war

• A person who has been forced to leave their home due to a famine

• A person who has been granted asylum in another country

• A person who has been evacuated from a natural disaster.

A shelter is a place that provides temporary protection from danger.

Which of the following is NOT a shelter?

• A Red Cross shelter

• A school that has been converted into a shelter

• A tent city

• A prison

Damage is the state of being harmed or injured. Which of the following is NOT damage?Which of the following is NOT damage?

• A broken window

• A flooded basement

• A burned-down house

• A lost job

Evacuate means to move someone from a place of danger to a safe place. Which of the following is NOT an evacuation?

Which of the following is NOT an evacuation?

• A prison being evacuated due to a riot

• A community being evacuated due to a flood

• A hospital being evacuated due to a fire

• A business being evacuated due to a power outage

Impact means to have a strong effect on something.

Which of the following is NOT an impact of a disaster?

• The improvement of infrastructure

• The destruction of property

• The disruption of services

• The increase in crime

Rescue means to save someone from a dangerous situation.

Which of the following is NOT a rescue?

• A firefighter rescuing a child from a burning building

• A police officer rescuing a hostage

• A doctor rescuing a patient from a car accident

• A soldier rescuing a wounded soldier

Debris is scattered pieces of waste or remains.

Which of the following is NOT debris?

• The wreckage of a car accident

• The rubble of a collapsed building

• The trash left behind after a festival

• The leaves that fall from trees in the fall

Disaster preparedness is the act of taking steps to reduce the impact of a disaster.

Which of the following is NOT an example of disaster preparedness?

• Having a plan for what to do in case of a disaster

• Having an emergency kit with food, water, and other supplies

• Getting to know your community's evacuation plan

• Learning how to perform CPR and first aid