Are You Prepared? Take Our Pop Quiz and Find Out!

2. During a disaster, you should evacuate your home when:
a. The power goes out
b. You feel upset and panicked
c. You are in immediate danger, see fire, or smell gas

3. True or False: An average person will need one gallon of drinking water per day.

4. Copies of vital documents (drivers license, insurance, passports) should be stored:
a. in the house
b. in the office
c. in a safe deposit box

5. True or False: Most shelters will allow pets.

6. If separated from your family, there should be one point of contact to “check in” and assure that everyone is safe. This person should be:
a. An out-of-state relative
b. your neighbor
c. a police officer or other emergency worker

7. The leading cause of death and injuries during winter storms is:
a. Hypothermia
b. Transportation accidents
c. Slips and falls

8. If you have advance warning of a hurricane or flood, you should:
a. Evacuate immediately
b. Prepare to swim for safety
c. Cover windows and turn off utilities

9. A ______________can help children feel and be safer in the event of a disaster.
a. Stuffed toy
b. Family disaster plan
c. Change of routine

10. Disaster recovery is a long-term, communal effort. You can do your part by:
a. Taking care of yourself, with diet, rest, exercise, and communication
b. Volunteering your time or money
c. Being prepared before the disaster happens
d. All of the above

LDRNY hosted many visitors and guests recently, including the Archbishop of Finland, the Reverend Jukka Parma. The Rev. Annele Martin of the Finnish Church of New York invited the Archbishop and his entourage. LDRNY was inspired by the continual support from our international friends. The Archbishop’s visit demonstrated that events of 9/11 and the Lutheran presence in the recovery effort have not been forgotten.