Fire Preparedness Quiz

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How prepared are you for fire season? Take this quiz to check your knowledge about how to prepare your family, house, and neighborhood for fire season this year.

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What is the most common way that homes burn down during a wildfire?

1 point

Direct flame contact with the siding

Igniting from a fire tornado

Embers blown from a distance

Leaving the stove on during evacuation

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A green and white reflective address sign is only necessary for people who might need help evacuating.

1 point

True

False

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All vents (and other openings) should be covered in fine wire cloth mesh, no more than what size?

1 point

1 inch

1/2"

1/4"

1/8"

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What is the most vulnerable part of the house - and therefore the most important to harden first?

1 point

Decks and fences near the house

Roof and gutters

Windows

Siding

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Which area is most important in the defensible space model?

1 point

Zone 0 (0-5 feet from the house) with non-combustible materials and limited, well-maintained plants.

Zone 0 (0-5 feet from the house) where trees should be at least 5 feet apart and firewood can be stored.

Zone 1 (0-30 feet from the house) where landscaping should be kept lean, clean and green, with dead plant material removed and trees & shrubs well-spaced.

Zone 2 (30-100 feet from the house) where woodpiles and outdoor furniture should be stored.

Trick question—Zone 0 doesn't exist.

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If you must evacuate during a fire, how should you leave your doors and windows?

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Open, so fire fighters can quickly get in and out.

Unlocked but closed to allow access but prevent embers from blowing in.

Closed and locked, so embers and burglars cannot get in.

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During an evacuation, the following rules should be followed (check all that apply).

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Wear natural fiber clothing (no synthetics).

Take a 'go-bag' with important documents, medications, chargers, ID cards, etc.

Park your car facing out of your driveway.

Tune the radio to a local station and listen for instructions.

Leave any gates open & unlocked so emergency responders can access your home.

If you have time, remove window curtains and push furniture away from windows.

All of the Above

What is the official county emergency notifications system for wildfire alerts?

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Facebook

The County website

Local radio stations

MendoAlerts & NIXLE alerts

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In 2021, what was the most common cause of wildfires in Mendocino County?

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Arson

Lightning

Vehicles

Power Lines

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A top predictor of whether or not a home will burn down during a wildfire is the distance to the nearest burning structure, so the preparedness of your neighborhood could directly affect your own ability to survive wildfire.

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True

False

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Bonus Question: Do you know your evacuation zone?

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Yes!

No... I will go find out

Maybe? I should double-check

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