Earthquake preptest

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Just how prepared are you? Take this fun quiz and learn more about earthquake safety.
Instructions: Choose an answer for each question. There are a total of 26 questions. Click the 'Calculate' button at the end of the test to receive your 'Total Score'. If you receive an error message or your Total = NaN, scroll back up and review your answers making sure that each one has been answered.
1. In an emergency, I know where all the exit doors are where I live or work? Yes No Partially 2. All the members of my family know exactly what to do and where to go at the time of an earthquake? Yes No Partially 3. I have a designated person outside our state to contact in case the phone lines within the state are down? Yes No Partially 4. I have had a talk with all my co-workers and/or family about what kind of damage an earthquake can cause to our immediate surroundings? Yes No Partially 5. My home and work environments are stocked with food, water, blankets and light sticks - enough for 3 days? Yes No Partially 6. My automobile is stocked with food, water, blanket and lightsticks - enough for 3 days? Yes No Partially 7. Did you know that during an escape from earthquakes, your hands must be free? In other words, your hands must not be carrying survival kits, lights, purses etc. Yes No 8. I have thoroughly checked the shelves, cabinets and furniture around me to see if these or other objects can move, during an earthquake, and hit me? Yes No Partially 9. I have found unsecured objects in the rooms where my family members sleep, that could topple over or take flight during an earthquake which may cause injury ? Yes No Partially 10. If an earthquake occurred at night, I could safely move from one room to another without tripping over objects in hallways that might have fallen? Yes No Partially 11. I am aware that 70% of all injuries that occur in earthquakes are caused by people being hit by or stumbling over fallen objects such as furniture, glassware, appliances and pictures on the walls? Yes No Partially 12. I really do not understand what is the best way to prepare for an earthquake? Yes No Partially 13. I am aware that unsecured items such as: lamps, knick-knacks, TVs, computers, wall units, china cabinets, microwaves etc. are the objects most likely to take flight or topple during an earthquake? Yes No Partially 14. Did you know that earthquakes can spark a fire? Yes No Partially 15. Did you know that fires caused by earthquakes are from broken gas pipes, plugged in appliances being turned back on abruptly and using candles or matches around undetectable leaks? Yes No Partially 16. Do you know how to protect your home from fires before an earthquake sparks one? Yes No Partially 17. My attitude is: "I want to survive an earthquake and am willing to take the necessary precautions if they will help." Yes No Partially 18. My attitude is: "Oh well, if the earthquake comes there is nothing I can do - whatever happens, happens." Yes No Partially 19. My attitude is: "I would rather spend $50 eating out than spend $50 to secure the contents of my house with earthquake safety products." Yes No Partially 20. My attitude is: "I want peace of mind and want to do the best I can so, I am willing to prepare in advance." Yes No Partially 21. What do you think is the level of risk for an earthquake in your city? High Medium Low 22. I am aware that there is no such thing as an earthquake season and that a major earthquake of devastating proportions could occur at any time? Yes No Partially 23. I am aware that I will survive an earthquake with more ease if I prepare rather than if I do nothing at all? Yes No Partially 24. Did you know that earthquake safety products are a public service? Yes No Partially 25. Did you know that earthquake safety products are available at Home Depot, Lowe's and Orchard Supply Hardware? Yes No Partially 26. I know that preparing for a major earthquake is the single most important thing I can do for the safety of my family and friends? Yes No Partially Total Score: Score: 78-65 Congratulations! You have made a significant step towards insuring the safety of yourself, your family and co-workers. 64-50 You must act now to finish up what you have so diligently started. You are so close! Act NOW, earthquakes are only a matter of time. 49-26 You may be in denial about the severity of earthquakes. Please recognize that closing one's eyes does not make the natural disaster go away. If your answer comes back with a negative result please, click here and email your request for immediate assistance. Thank you for taking the time to become better prepared! Get your FREE Earthquake Safety Guide here! If you have specific questions relating to the Prep Test, please email here.

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