Are You As Prepared As You Should Be for an Emergency?

Teresa M.

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About This Quiz

You can't plan for everything! Or can you? While some of us might not be prepared to handle a shaving cut, others of us could survive a complete power grid failure for a few decades. If you've always wondered what your level of emergency preparedness really looks like, this is the quiz for you! Find out where your strengths and your weaknesses lie so that you can be ready for the next catastrophe.

During this quiz, emergencies can be defined as anything from a zombie apocalypse to having a flat tire. There are so many variables that can go wrong in life that dwelling on them would inevitably create paranoia. As long as you promise to answer truthfully, we promise not to be all doom and gloom for the whole quiz. In fact, we think you will find our witty way of dealing with the worst possibilities to be the kind of comic genius you will be talking about in your doomsday bunker!

Come hell or high water, monsoon or earthquake, we want to help you find out how you can be most prepared for the unexpected. The only way to do that is to find out how prepared you are right now. Don't waste time! The next disaster could be right outside your door!

Who do you have listed as your emergency contact?

My friend.

The police.
I haven't listed anyone.

My spouse.

Do you know CPR?

I used to be CPR certified.

I know all sorts of emergency aid.
I would like to learn CPR.

I had a class, but it was a long time ago.

Which pantry item do you have the most of?

Beans

Water
Mac & cheese

Canned vegetables

How would your friends describe your preparedness level?

Strong

Paranoid
Willy nilly

Good

If you were involved in a fender bender, what is the first thing you would do?

I would get out my insurance card.

I would start the video camera.
I would call my significant other.

I would demand the police are called.

Which medical supply do you keep on hand for emergencies?

I keep rubbing alcohol on hand.

I have an entire first aid kit.
I have Band-Aids.

I keep ice packs.

Do you remain calm in the face of crisis?

I'm usually able to remain calm.

I always remain calm.
If it's too gory, I freak out.

It depends on the type of crisis.

Which natural disaster are you most prepared to deal with?

Blizzard

Hurricane
Earthquake

Tornado

If your car became stuck in the snow, how would you get it out?

I would call a friend.

I would break out the kitty litter.
I would call a towing service.

I would have someone help me push.

When you are stressed, how do you calm yourself down?

I go for a walk.

I meditate.
I freak out and then let it go.

I remind myself that nothing lasts forever.

Would your significant other say you are reliable?

My significant other would say I handle my business.

My significant other would say I'm the most reliable person in the world.
My significant other would laugh at the suggestion.

My significant other would say I'm mostly reliable.

Do you stock up on necessities?

If I see a good sale, I stock up.

I always stock up.
I usually just buy what I need.

I try to keep an adequate supply of the things I need.

Which situation would make you call the police?

If I thought someone was creeping around my house, I would call the police.

I would only call the police in the case of a true emergency.
I would call the police when my neighbor's parties are too loud.

If I saw someone being threatened, I would call the police.

How self-sufficient do you think you are?

I'm fairly self-sufficient.

I'm so self-sufficient I grow my own food.
I would be lost without Target.

I could survive on my own for a while.

Which precaution do you take when you are traveling?

I carry very little cash.

I photocopy all of my documents.
I take extra water.

I make sure to have all my medications.

Which weapon would you choose to use during a zombie apocalypse?

Machete

AK-47
Axe

Sword

If you had a medical emergency, who would you call first?

I would call my boss.

I would call my partner.
I would call my best friend.

I would call a sibling.

Which "Friends" character are you most like in crisis situations?

Ross

Monica
Joey

Chandler

If you cut your finger badly, what would you do?

I would bandage it.

I would tape it up and keep going.
I would faint.

I would yell for help.

What do you do when you see flashing light in your rearview mirror?

I make sure I'm not getting pulled over.

I always stop and pull over to the side of the road.
I keep driving as normal.

I slow down and move over a little.

If you discovered a lost child, what would you do?

I would find the closest police station.

I would start looking for the parents.
I would ask the child the parents' name.

I would take the child to call the police.

Do you carry anything for emergencies in your bag?

I carry hand sanitizer.

I have a medic kit in my car.
I have a few bandages.

I have a few snacks.

Do you feel like you are prepared to handle an emergency situation?

I think I have it covered.

You can never be too prepared.
I wish I felt more prepared.

I won't know if I'm prepared until I have an emergency.

When is the last time you handled a true emergency?

There's always an emergency at my job.

It's been a while.
It was a few months ago.

I can't remember the last time.

Which ailment might send you to the emergency room?

Kidney stones

I would have to be dying.
Hang nail

Chest pain

Does your family have an emergency plan in place?

We have discussed it.

My family knows exactly what to do.
That's a great idea!

We've talked about it, but we don't have a formal plan.

Have you saved money for emergencies?

I have saved a little.

I have saved nearly all my money.
I don't save too much.

I should probably save more.

Do you know how to grow your own food?

I have grown a few things.

I have a huge garden every year.
I do not have a green thumb.

I think I could learn to garden.

What is the first thing you would do in a power outage?

I would secure all the locks.

I would light some candles.
I would take a nap.

I would call someone.

How does your gas gauge read right now?

1/2 tank

Full tank
The gas light is on.

1/8 tank

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