(a) Yes, I have a well-stocked go-bag with food, water, first aid kit, and important documents.

(b) I have some supplies, but my go-bag is not fully prepared.

(c) I don't have a go-bag yet.

2. Do you have a disaster plan for your household?

(a) Yes, we have a plan that includes evacuation routes and emergency contact information.

(b) We have talked about what to do in case of a disaster, but we don't have a formal plan.

(c) We haven't discussed what to do in case of a disaster yet.

3. Do you know your community's emergency procedures?

(a) Yes, I am familiar with the emergency procedures for my community.

(b) I have a general idea of the emergency procedures, but I could benefit from more information.

(c) I don't know the emergency procedures for my community.

4. Do you have an emergency communication plan?

(a) Yes, we have a plan for how to stay in touch with each other during a disaster.

(b) We have talked about how to stay in touch, but we don't have a formal plan.

(c) We haven't discussed how to stay in touch during a disaster yet.

5. Are you insured for natural disasters?

(a) Yes, I have insurance that covers natural disasters.

(b) I'm not sure if my insurance covers natural disasters, I should check my policy.

(c) I don't have insurance that covers natural disasters.

6. Have you taken first aid and CPR training?

(a) Yes, I have taken first aid and CPR training, and I know how to perform these skills effectively.

(b) I have taken first aid and CPR training but need a refresher.

(c) I haven't taken first aid and CPR training yet, but I plan to.

7. Are you aware of your community's evacuation routes and shelters?

(a) Yes, I know how to evacuate to the nearest shelter and the routes to take.

(b) I have a general idea of the evacuation routes and shelters but need more information.

(c) I'm not familiar with my community's evacuation routes and shelters.

8. Do you have a way to stay informed about weather conditions and disaster warnings?

(a) Yes, I have a weather app on my phone and monitor local news and emergency alerts.

(b) I check the weather occasionally but don't always stay up-to-date.

(c) I don't have a way to stay informed about weather conditions and disaster warnings.

9. Have you made any home improvements to protect your property from disasters?

(a) Yes, I have installed storm shutters and reinforced windows to protect my home.

(b) I have made some minor home improvements, but I could benefit from additional measures.

(c) I haven't made any home improvements to protect my property from disasters.

10. Are you prepared to evacuate if necessary?

(a) Yes, I am ready to evacuate if necessary and know where I would go.

(b) I would evacuate if necessary but haven't decided where to go.

(c) I am not prepared to evacuate.

Scoring:

Each (a) answer: 2 points

Each (b) answer: 1 point

Each (c) answer: 0 points

Assessment:

Total Score: [your score]

* 15-20 points: Well prepared

* 10-14 points: Somewhat prepared

* 0-9 points: Needs more preparation