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Disaster Preparedness for Elders

Chapter I: A Systems Approach to Disaster Preparedness for the Elderly

1. Large fires is categorized under which of the following types of events?

A. Natural B. Man-made C. Technological D. None of the above

2. Older persons are often slower to register for disaster assistance and once they are registered, may not follow through and complete the necessary applications to obtain assistance.

A. True B. False

Chapter II: Overview of Emergency Management Systems

3. The emergency management system is comprised of which of the following?

A. Federal, state, and local government agencies B. Non-profit organizations C. Businesses and other private sector entities D. All of the above

4. Each state has an OEM that works closely with FEMA and the other local offices within the state.

A. True B. False

5. Sustained mass care for displaced human and animal populations falls under which phase of emergency management?

A. Prevention B. Preparedness C. Recovery D. Response

Chapter III: Overview of the Aging Network

6. While all older Americans may receive services, the OAA targets those individuals who are in greatest economic and social need - low-income, isolated - and those older persons disadvantaged by social or health disparities.

A. True B. False

7. The AoA is the federal government agency that administers the OAA and provides funding to the states for OAA services for persons age _____ and over.

A. 50 B. 55 C. 60 D. 70

8. Which program or service can be an important resource for providing meals for seniors after a disaster?

A. Information & Referral / Assistance Services B. Nutrition Program C. In-Home Services Program D. Transportation

Chapter IV: Emergency Assistance Preparation for Service Providers

9. AAAs and nutrition programs providers should have at least 7 days worth of food on hand.

A. True B. False

10. Beef ravioli is considered a shelf-stable meal.

A. True B. False

11. How many gallons of water should be stored for each person per day?

A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4

Chapter V: Emergency Communications for the Aging

12. How many amateur radio operators are there in the United States?

A. 675,000 B. 1,000,000 C. 2,500,000 D. 3,800,000

Chapter VIII: Applying for a Disaster Assistance Grant under the Older Americans Act

13. The amount of funding available to applicants is determined by which factors?

A. The number of older persons affected. B. The amount and severity of need. C. The amount of disaster funds available in the AoA set aside. D. All of the above.

Emergency Preparedness: Suggestions for the Aging Network

14. In every emergency, the first and highest priority is securing the disaster area from spreading any further than it already has.

A. True B. False

Resource H: Consumer Concerns for Older Americans

15. Offering low prices for installed items like windows and home siding, and then telling the senior the item is out of stock and can only be replaced with a high-priced substitute, is known as:

A. Fast Shuffle B. Bait and Switch C. Whitewash D. Flimflam

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