BP Pop Quiz: Do You Know How to Prepare for an Earthquake?
Earthquake! As we learn how to adapt to new and more frequent, severe weather conditions, we have to expect more potential disasters. Earthquakes, regardless of climate, are always a concern, but severe weather conditions can make the aftermath more challenging.
Preparation can be the difference between surviving well and the opposite. Bainbridge Prepares strives to help islanders be on the doing-well side of the equation.
Take our quiz to test your knowledge about three simple things you can do right now before an earthquake.
Question 1. You live over a fault that puts you at risk for earthquakes. What is the most important item you need to be prepared?
(A) water (B) last will and testament (C) warm clothes (D) pickleballs
Answer: Although pickleballs are always important, the answer is (A) water. Clean water is the first thing needed. Store a minimum of 1 gallon per day per person for 30 days. Can’t store that much? Then make sure you have filtration and treatment methods so you can access water from a pond or a rain barrel. Learn more here.
Question 2. How much food should you have on hand?
(A) two weeks per person and pet (B) four weeks per person and pet (C) the food in your fridge and pantry (D) two months per person and pet
Answer: (B) four weeks of food per person and pet. Access to the island will likely be out for that amount of time, and the food in grocery stores will not last long. Learn more here.
Question 3. How can you get help after an earthquake?
(A) shout (B) contact your Map Your Neighborhood Captain (C) send out five ferry horn blasts (D) post on the Facebook Bainbridge Islanders page.
Answer: (B) contact your Map Your Neighborhood Captain. Map Your Neighborhood is the single most important connection we have. The people you will be able to access after a disaster are your neighbors. First responders won’t be able to reach you. Learn more here.
In summary, Water, Food, and Map Your Neighborhood are top priorities. If you need help accomplishing these steps, please reach out to us here.