Houston Emergency Preparedness and Cold War

The video discusses the revival of Cold War memories due to rising tensions with North Korea, focusing on Houston's history of fallout shelters. It highlights how many locations, including City Hall, were designated as shelters during the Cold War. Although these shelters are now decommissioned, the advice for emergencies remains similar. Houston now follows an All Hazards plan to prepare for various emergencies, ensuring readiness and resource availability.

What historical period is being compared to the current tensions with North Korea?

• The Vietnam War

• The Gulf War

• World War I

• The Cold War

In the 1960s, where were many emergency shelters located?

• Post offices

• Shopping malls

• Schools

• Hospitals

What was a common feature of buildings converted into fallout shelters?

• They were located in rural areas

• They had underground tunnels

• They were painted red

• They had a distinctive logo

What did the Houston Post publish annually during the Cold War?

• A list of emergency contacts

• A map of fallout shelters

• A guide to building shelters

• A history of the Cold War

What happened to the fallout shelters after they were decommissioned?

• They were converted into offices

• They were left abandoned

• They were demolished

• They were turned into museums

What is a key piece of advice for emergencies that remains relevant today?

• Evacuate immediately

• Find an interior place and seal off

• Contact the authorities

• Use a gas mask

What is the name of Houston's current emergency preparedness plan?

• All Hazards plan

• Emergency Response plan

• Disaster Management plan

• Crisis Control plan

What does the All Hazards plan prepare Houston for?

• Only manmade disasters

• Only technological failures

• Only natural disasters

• Both natural and manmade disasters

Which nearby cities also had their own emergency plans during the Cold War?

• San Antonio and El Paso

• Pasadena and Katy

• Fort Worth and Arlington

• Dallas and Austin

What resource does Houston rely on for additional help during emergencies?

• Local businesses

• International aid

• Neighboring states

• Other levels of government