// BEGIN editorial data var i = 0; var today_makeamericasafer_040824 = new Array(); today_makeamericasafer_040824.ID = "today_makeamericasafer_040824"; today_makeamericasafer_040824.ID_WB = 5807382; today_makeamericasafer_040824.navsectionID = "" today_makeamericasafer_040824.sPubDate = "8/24/2004 5:31:32 PM GMT"; today_makeamericasafer_040824.quiztype = 1; today_makeamericasafer_040824.appFmt = 0; today_makeamericasafer_040824.bDispQNums = 1; today_makeamericasafer_040824.appWidth = 460; today_makeamericasafer_040824.appDeck = new Array("",""); today_makeamericasafer_040824.headHeight = 40; today_makeamericasafer_040824.copyMargin = 9; today_makeamericasafer_040824.copyBorder = 0; today_makeamericasafer_040824[1] = new Array(); today_makeamericasafer_040824[1][0] = new Array("Three of the following ARE crucial to terrorism preparedness, but one is NOT. Which one is not?"); today_makeamericasafer_040824[1].answer = "The answer is B. Stockpiling antibiotics is not recommended because it is impossible to predict the exact nature of the next biological terrorist attack and there is not one antibiotic that effectively treats all bio-terrorist related sicknesses. In addition, inappropriate use of antibiotics can potentially lead to dangerous side effects and also exacerbate the problem of antibiotic resistant strains of many organisms."; today_makeamericasafer_040824[1][1] = new Array("A. Creating a family plan",'',0); today_makeamericasafer_040824[1][2] = new Array("B. Stockpiling antibiotics",'',1); today_makeamericasafer_040824[1][3] = new Array("C. Becoming knowledgeable about types of potential attacks and responses",'',0); today_makeamericasafer_040824[1][4] = new Array("D. Making an emergency preparedness kit
",'',0); today_makeamericasafer_040824[2] = new Array(); today_makeamericasafer_040824[2][0] = new Array("Three of the following SHOULD be included in a family communications plan, but one SHOULD NOT. Which one should not?"); today_makeamericasafer_040824[2].answer = "The answer is c. The provision for each family member to be at a specific land line at a specific time may not be possible or useful under many conditions. Family members may have to evacuate entirely from their community or land line communication may be disrupted by power failure. A family communication plan should be flexible enough to accommodate the unforeseen conditions resulting from a terrorist attack. Knowledge of your child’s school plan is essential if you expect your family to reunite after an attack. It may be easier to reach an out-of-town contact than a number within your own city if local phone lines are flooded. A list of important numbers is common sense for day-to-day life. Finally, a central meeting spot is a fallback option for the family that cannot reach each other by phone."; today_makeamericasafer_040824[2][1] = new Array("A. A list of important phone numbers, including doctors and emergency services",'',0); today_makeamericasafer_040824[2][2] = new Array("B. An out of town contact that all family members can call",'',0); today_makeamericasafer_040824[2][3] = new Array("C. A provision for each person in the family to be at a specific land line telephone at a specific time
",'',1); today_makeamericasafer_040824[2][4] = new Array("D. Knowledge of the emergency plan in place at your children’s schools
",'',0); today_makeamericasafer_040824[3] = new Array(); today_makeamericasafer_040824[3][0] = new Array("True or False: If a disease could become an epidemic, then it is always contagious. "); today_makeamericasafer_040824[3].answer = "The answer is false. Anthrax, Botulism and Salmonella are all examples of biological agents that could create a non-contagious (i.e. non-communicable from infected person to healthy person) epidemic."; today_makeamericasafer_040824[3][1] = new Array("True",'',0); today_makeamericasafer_040824[3][2] = new Array("False
",'',1); today_makeamericasafer_040824[4] = new Array(); today_makeamericasafer_040824[4][0] = new Array("True or False: You are in the vicinity of an explosion. It is a good idea to cover your nose and mouth with a cotton t-shirt or dust mask as soon as possible."); today_makeamericasafer_040824[4].answer = "The answer is true. In an explosion of an unknown cause, a dust mask or t-shirt would help to avoid to exposure to particles such as asbestos or radioactive dust. Exposure to radioactive particles may not always be lethal (x-rays are not generally lethal), but they may be cancerous; therefore, it is best to limit exposure to your respiratory system. "; today_makeamericasafer_040824[4][1] = new Array("True",'',1); today_makeamericasafer_040824[4][2] = new Array("False",'',0); today_makeamericasafer_040824[5] = new Array(); today_makeamericasafer_040824[5][0] = new Array("Which of the following is an accurate description of a \"dirty bomb\"?"); today_makeamericasafer_040824[5].answer = "The answer is d. The term \"dirty bomb\" is used to denote an explosive device that is designed to spread radioactive materials over a targeted area."; today_makeamericasafer_040824[5][1] = new Array("A. A miniature nuclear device",'',0); today_makeamericasafer_040824[5][2] = new Array("B. An explosive device that disseminates chemicals
",'',0); today_makeamericasafer_040824[5][3] = new Array("C. An explosive device that releases a biological agent
",'',0); today_makeamericasafer_040824[5][4] = new Array("D. An explosive device that spreads radioactive materials over a targeted area
",'',1); today_makeamericasafer_040824[6] = new Array(); today_makeamericasafer_040824[6][0] = new Array("Three of the following ARE true of a biological attack, but one is NOT. Which of the following is NOT true of a biological attack?"); today_makeamericasafer_040824[6].answer = "The answer is d. As discussed in question 3, there are several biological agents (such as Anthrax) that are not contagious. "; today_makeamericasafer_040824[6][1] = new Array("A. A biological attack may not be immediately obvious",'',0); today_makeamericasafer_040824[6][2] = new Array("B. A biological attack is the deliberate release of germs or other biological substances that can make you sick
",'',0); today_makeamericasafer_040824[6][3] = new Array("C. A biological agent can make you sick by being inhaled, by being eaten or through contact with the skin or mucous membranes",'',0); today_makeamericasafer_040824[6][4] = new Array("D. All biological attacks create contagious diseases
",'',1); today_makeamericasafer_040824[7] = new Array(); today_makeamericasafer_040824[7][0] = new Array("If you are outside and see people suddenly getting violently ill, or choking or passing out – which are signs indicating a chemical attack – which of the following is the FIRST thing you should do?"); today_makeamericasafer_040824[7].answer = "The answer is a. A dust mask or cotton t-shirt tied tightly over the nose and mouth helps to filter particles of a certain size from entering the lungs, but they offer little protection from chemicals. Chemicals are so fast-acting that exposed individuals should avoid taking any steps that will delay their evacuation from the area. You should not shelter in a basement because chemicals tend to lie low to the ground. The FIRST thing you should do in this scenario is get out of the area immediately. Since you may have been exposed to the chemical, you need to decontaminate by showering with soap and water as soon as possible. Then, you might consider sheltering, after you decontaminate, on a high floor to prevent further exposure. If it was clear that the chemical was blowing toward you, after leaving the immediate area, escaping into a building (and closing the doors and windows and shutting off the ventilation system) might be the best choice."; today_makeamericasafer_040824[7][1] = new Array("A. Leave the area as fast as possible",'',1); today_makeamericasafer_040824[7][2] = new Array("B. Stop, look wherever you can to find a dust mask
",'',0); today_makeamericasafer_040824[7][3] = new Array("C. Cotton fabric to cover your mouth and nose, and then run away as fast as possible
",'',0); today_makeamericasafer_040824[7][4] = new Array("D. Run into the basement of the closest building and seal all the doors and windows
",'',0); today_makeamericasafer_040824[7][5] = new Array("E. Put a cotton fabric or dust mask over your nose and mouth and wait for emergency personnel to arrive so that you don’t spread the contaminate
",'',0); today_makeamericasafer_040824[8] = new Array(); today_makeamericasafer_040824[8][0] = new Array("True or False: A \"dirty bomb\" is an explosive device that is always especially dangerous, because, even if it contains a small amount of radioactive material, it will kill everyone within a five mile area of the explosion, while making the buildings in that area so radioactive that the area will be uninhabitable for years to come."); today_makeamericasafer_040824[8].answer = "The answer is false. A \"dirty bomb\" can needlessly increase fear and panic if too much is assumed based on its frightening name. People may be killed by the initial blast as they would with any bomb. A “dirty bomb,” is designed to disperse radioactive dust, thereby increasing the fear and panic that will result from monitors on the scene showing increased level of radiation. That dust may contaminate the surrounding area and cause radiological sickness in some of the people who were not killed by initial blast. But, the area may be only contaminated for a short period of time depending on the amount of radiological material used, and although some of those who were exposed to the blast and/or radioactive material may be subject to an increased risk of cancer over the course of their lifetime, not all of the individuals struck by radiation sickness will get cancer and even fewer will die."; today_makeamericasafer_040824[8][1] = new Array("True",'',0); today_makeamericasafer_040824[8][2] = new Array("False",'',1); today_makeamericasafer_040824[9] = new Array(); today_makeamericasafer_040824[9][0] = new Array("THREE of the following ARE ways to find or create water that is safe for drinking. Which ONE is NOT?"); today_makeamericasafer_040824[9].answer = "The answer is c. Radiators are NEVER a safe source of drinking water. Boiling is the safest method of treating water. Boiling water at a rolling boil for 1 minute kills harmful bacteria and parasites. You can also use regular household liquid bleach that contains no soap or scent to treat water. Add sixteen drops (1/8 teaspoon) of unscented bleach per gallon of water, stir and let stand for 30 minutes. If the water does not taste and smell of chlorine at that point, add another dose and let stand another 15 minutes. This treatment will not kill parasitic organisms."; today_makeamericasafer_040824[9][1] = new Array("A. Boiling water for 3-5 minutes",'',0); today_makeamericasafer_040824[9][2] = new Array("B. Adding 16 drops of bleach to each gallon of water",'',0); today_makeamericasafer_040824[9][3] = new Array("C. Draining water from your radiator",'',1); today_makeamericasafer_040824[9][4] = new Array("D. Draining water from the hot water heater, if the hot water heater has not been damaged",'',0); today_makeamericasafer_040824[10] = new Array(); today_makeamericasafer_040824[10][0] = new Array("THREE of the following statements about sheltering during an emergency are true. Which ONE is NOT? "); today_makeamericasafer_040824[10].answer = "The answer is b. With the exception of service animals (such as guide dogs), pets are not typically permitted in emergency shelters for health reasons. If you have pets, you need to make special arrangements for them. Find out before a disaster which local hotels and motels allow pets and where pet boarding facilities are located. Be sure to include some outside your local area in case local facilities have closed. Most boarding facilities require veterinarian records to prove vaccinations are current. Be sure your pet has proper identification tags securely fastened to the collar. You should keep a current photo of your pet in your family supplies kit. Make sure you have a secure pet carrier or leash for your pet; they may need to be restrained during tense situations. Assemble a disaster kit for your pet with all the things that it would need to survive with you for three days including food, water and medicines."; today_makeamericasafer_040824[10][1] = new Array("A. You may be required to create your own shelter in your home or workplace",'',0); today_makeamericasafer_040824[10][2] = new Array("B. Shelters are bound by law to accept household pets as long as those pets are not a disturbance",'',1); today_makeamericasafer_040824[10][3] = new Array("C. When evacuating to a community shelter, you should bring your disaster supply kit
",'',0); today_makeamericasafer_040824[10][4] = new Array("D. You may be instructed to shelter-in-place during a chemical attack even if you are in the area of the chemical release
",'',0); today_makeamericasafer_040824[11] = new Array(); today_makeamericasafer_040824[11][0] = new Array("In the event of a hurricane or an explosion you may become trapped under debris. If this happens, THREE of the following ARE good ways to alert rescuers of your presence and ONE should only be used as a last resort. Which ONE of the following should be used only as a LAST RESORT?"); today_makeamericasafer_040824[11].answer = "The answer is c. If you are trapped in debris, shout only as a last resort. Shouting can cause a person to inhale dangerous amounts of dust. In fact, you should cover your nose and mouth with anything you have on hand. A dense-weave cotton material can act as a good filter. Try to breathe through the material. Avoid unnecessary movement so that you don’t kick up dust. If possible, use a flashlight to signal your location to rescuers. Tap on a pipe or wall so that rescuers can hear where you are, or use a whistle."; today_makeamericasafer_040824[11][1] = new Array("A. Tap on a pipe or wall",'',0); today_makeamericasafer_040824[11][2] = new Array("B. Blow a whistle",'',0); today_makeamericasafer_040824[11][3] = new Array("C. Shout
",'',1); today_makeamericasafer_040824[11][4] = new Array("D. Use a flashlight ",'',0); today_makeamericasafer_040824[12] = new Array(); today_makeamericasafer_040824[12][0] = new Array("You should shelter as high up in a building as possible for some emergencies and as low as possible, such as in a basement or a cellar, for others. Should you shelter HIGH or LOW during a BIOLOGICAL incident?"); today_makeamericasafer_040824[12].answer = "The answer is a. In a biological incident, the biological substance will settle on the ground, so you should shelter on the highest floor possible. However, as a rule of thumb, the best room for sheltering-in-place is the room that is most convenient for your family to get to quickly and seal that is large enough to provide appropriate air for several hours."; today_makeamericasafer_040824[12][1] = new Array("A. HIGH",'',1); today_makeamericasafer_040824[12][2] = new Array("B. LOW",'',0); today_makeamericasafer_040824[13] = new Array(); today_makeamericasafer_040824[13][0] = new Array("13) You should shelter as high up in a building as possible for some emergencies and as low as possible, such as in a basement or a cellar, for others. Should you shelter HIGH or LOW during a CHEMICAL incident?"); today_makeamericasafer_040824[13].answer = "The answer is a. In a chemical attack, the contaminates are typically distributed in an aerosol that is heavier than air near the release of the chemical. As such it will settle to the ground. Therefore, you should shelter on the highest floor possible. However, as a rule of thumb, the best room for sheltering-in-place is the room that is most convenient for your family to get to quickly and seal that is large enough to provide appropriate air for several hours."; today_makeamericasafer_040824[13][1] = new Array("A. HIGH",'',1); today_makeamericasafer_040824[13][2] = new Array("B. LOW",'',0); today_makeamericasafer_040824[14] = new Array(); today_makeamericasafer_040824[14][0] = new Array("You should shelter as high up in a building as possible for some emergencies and as low as possible, such as in a basement or a cellar, for others. Should you shelter HIGH or LOW during a RADIOLOGICAL incident?"); today_makeamericasafer_040824[14].answer = "The answer is b, LOW. In a radiological or nuclear attack, the more shielding (material such a thick wall) and distance (the space between you and the contaminate) you can take advantage of after such an attack, the less exposure you will face. The additional distance provided by being below ground offers an increased level of protection. However, as a rule of thumb, the best room for sheltering-in-place is the room that is most convenient for your family to get to quickly and seal that is large enough to provide appropriate air for several hours."; today_makeamericasafer_040824[14][1] = new Array("A. HIGH",'',0); today_makeamericasafer_040824[14][2] = new Array("B. LOW",'',1); today_makeamericasafer_040824[15] = new Array(); today_makeamericasafer_040824[15][0] = new Array("Name the official government website that offers the most comprehensive information about how citizens can best be prepared for a terrorist attack. "); today_makeamericasafer_040824[15].answer = "The answer is: the Department of Homeland Security’s www.ready.gov."; today_makeamericasafer_040824[15][1] = new Array("www.ready.gov",'',1); today_makeamericasafer_040824[15][2] = new Array("www.homelandsecurity.com",'',0); today_makeamericasafer_040824[16] = new Array(); today_makeamericasafer_040824[16][0] = new Array("Have you prepared a family communications plan that includes a meeting place away from your home, work and school, a family contact person outside of your area, a list of phone numbers for each family member?"); today_makeamericasafer_040824[16].answer = "The answer is yes. A family communications plan should be a flexible plan that lists many different ways of communicating. It should include your child’s school phone number and an out-of-state contact, in case local phone lines are flooded. For more information and an easy-to-use family communications plan template, visit www.ready.gov."; today_makeamericasafer_040824[16][1] = new Array("Yes",'',1); today_makeamericasafer_040824[16][2] = new Array("No",'',0); today_makeamericasafer_040824[17] = new Array(); today_makeamericasafer_040824[17][0] = new Array("Do you have a readily accessible emergency kit that includes all of the following in one place: supplies of food and water, a first aid kit, battery powered radio, a flashlight and extra batteries and any items such as prescription medications that are essential to your family?"); today_makeamericasafer_040824[17].answer = "The answer is yes. You should have a kit of important items that you may need if you had to leave your house or shelter in your house in the event of an emergency. The basics of that kit are food, water, a first aid kit, a radio and flashlight; however, a full listing is available on www.ready.gov"; today_makeamericasafer_040824[17][1] = new Array("Yes",'',1); today_makeamericasafer_040824[17][2] = new Array("No",'',0); // END editorial data