1. Always​ improvise
   It's best to remain flexible
2. Make a plan

The first rule in disaster preparedness is to always make a solid plan. Share this plan with family, friends and neighbors.

1. 1 hour
   24 hours
2. 72 hours

In a disaster situation, you can expect to wait for emergency help for about 72 hours. That's why you need to have enough supplies on hand for that length of time.

1. True
2. False

When you are outside and a tornado strikes, you want to find the nearest basement or shelter. You never want to be trapped in a car in a tornado.

1. 9-1-1
   Their grandparents
2. Each other

It's vital that your kids know how to call 9-1-1. Show them the motions both on their cellphones and on the landline. Of course, tell them to only call that number in a real emergency.

1. San Francisco
   Chile
2. Russia

To date, the most powerful earthquake to strike took place in Chile. The Valdivia Earthquake rated 9.5 in 1960.

1. 1 day
   3 days
2. Two weeks

It's suggested that you have enough supplies on hand to last you for at least three days. The basics that you need include food, water, first aid supplies and clothing.

1. Freshness
   Organic food
2. Non-perishables

For obvious reasons, you want to make sure that you select non-perishable items. This includes canned and packaged foods.

1. 5 seconds
   1 minute
2. 10 minutes

It takes an avalanche only 5 seconds to reach 80mph. Be sure to always know when avalanche warning are in effect in your area.

1. Pet
   Distant cousins
2. Fine clothes

Your pet requires their own emergency plan, as well. On your emergency contact card, be sure to have the number of a trusted vet or animal shelter. Also make an emergency kit with pet supplies.

1. Atlantic Ocean
   Pacific Ocean
2. The Mediterranean

The Ring of Fire is located in the Pacific Ocean. Just about 90% of all earthquakes occur along the ring.

1. Sterile dressing
   Gauze bandages
2. Cohesive bandages
   All of the above

You want to make sure that your first aid kit has a comprehensive selection of items. Bandages and sanitizing agents are key.

1. One quart
   One gallon
2. Three gallons

One gallon is the amount of water that is needed per person, per day. Half of this water is allotted for sanitation.

1. 250°
   1,000°
2. 2,000°

Molten lava can reach temperatures of 2,000°. The lava of Mount Kilauea in Hawaii reaches 2,120 °F.

1. 2
   4
2. 6

A normal, healthy person requires at least two quarts of drinking water per day. In hot, arid climates, this amount will increase.

1. True
2. False

This is absolutely false. It's very unsafe to use camping heating equipment indoors, including gas barbecues and generators. This is due to carbon monoxide.

1. The owner's manual
   Your receipt
2. Extra batteries

When storing a flashlight or radio, be sure that you have extra batteries on hand. Only select battery-operated devices.

1. True
2. False

It is true that our behaviors here on earth affect the weather. That's why taking care of our planet is more important than ever.

1. Waterproof container
   Styrofoam box
2. Towel

It's important to store matches in a waterproof container. Use a plastic bag that can be fully sealed.

1. United States
   China
2. Russia

The world's worst natural disaster took place in China in 1931. The Central China Floods killed 3.7 million people.

1. Sanitation
   The latest medical innovations
2. Fashion

Food and water are essential, but you must also remember sanitation. Be sure to have toilet paper, wet cloths and paper towels.

1. Shoes
   Clothing
2. Glasses
   All of the above

It's important to have at least one day's worth of spare clothing for each member of the family. Long pants and long-sleeved shirts are recommended.

1. True
2. False

Cameroon famously had a killer cloud in 1986. Lake Nyos released a cloud of carbon dioxide which killed 1,700 people.

1. PETA
   Red Cross
2. Make-a-Wish Foundation

The Red Cross has a wonderful website that can help to teach your kids about disaster preparedness. Check out the "Masters of Disaster" section.

1. Portable water
   Drinking water
2. Bathing water

Potable water is drinking water. Having the necessary amount of potable water on hand is key.

1. 1815
   1926
2. 1989

1815 was the year of the most violent volcanic eruption in history. It took place on Sumbawa Island, and if created crop failure around the world.

1. Computer
   Contact
2. Website

Having an emergency contact, or more than one, is essential. Be sure to put the names and numbers of these contacts on an emergency contact card.

1. True
2. False

So many people don't have landlines anymore, but this is truly not safe. If disaster strikes and your cell phone does not work, the landline is going to be essential.

1. 15 seconds
   30 seconds
2. One minute

When purifying water, be sure to boil it for one full minute. Once done, set it aside to cool.

1. 8
   16
2. 25

When chlorinating water, be sure to add 6 to 8 drops of regular, unscented bleach per gallon, then let it stand. The active ingredient in the bleach should be sodium hypochlorite.

1. True
2. False

The Yellowstone Caldera is a super volcano. If it would erupt, it would have such a cooling effect on the climate that it would lead to world famine.

1. 1,000
   10,000
2. 100,000

Roughly 100,000 wildfires break out in the US each year. Most natural wildfires are created by lightning.

1. Yes
2. No

You should never attempt to treat flood water. It is always loaded with toxic chemicals.

1. Gas
   Heat
2. Water
   All of the above

It's important to always know where the gas, heat and water valves are in your home. In an emergency, you may need to shut these off.

1. You
   Your child
2. A professional

Keep in mind that once you turn the gas off in your home, a professional must turn it back on. Don't attempt to do it yourself.

1. True
2. False ​

Without question, making and practicing a plan is going to help you to make the right decisions when disaster strikes. You owe it to yourself, and to your family.