Quiz Answers
Who is the Director of the Office of Homeland Security?
	Answer: b) Michael Chertoff; On February 15, 2005, Judge Michael Chertoff was sworn in as the second Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. Chertoff formerly served as United States Circuit Judge for the Third Circuit Court of Appeals. Dick Cheney is the Vice President of the United States and Rudolf Giuliani is the former mayor of New York City.
What does yellow alert mean?
	Answer: b) Elevated Condition. An Elevated Condition is declared when there is a significant risk of terrorist attacks. In addition to the protective measures taken in the lower Threat Conditions, Federal departments and agencies consider the following general measures: Increasing surveillance of critical locations; Coordinating emergency plans as appropriate with nearby jurisdictions; Assessing whether the precise characteristics of the threat require the further refinement of preplanned Protective Measures; and Implementing, as appropriate, contingency and emergency response plans. Fore more information on the Homeland Security Advisory System, please click here.
If there is a fire in your building, you should:
	Answer: a) Call 911 and leave your apartment immediately. http://www.nyc.gov/html/fdny/html/safety/firesafety.html
In the event of an emergency situation in which you believe you have been exposed to radiation, what should you do?
	Answer: d) All of the above. Do not panic. Do not take public or private transportation such as buses, subways, or cars because if radioactive materials were involved, they may contaminate cars or the public transportation system. Removing clothing will remove most of the contamination caused by external exposure to radioactive materials. Saving the contaminated clothing would allow testing for exposure without invasive sampling. Washing will reduce the amount of radioactive contamination on the body and will effectively reduce total exposure. Be on the lookout for information. Once emergency personnel can assess the scene and the damage, they will be able to tell people whether radiation was involved. For more information on Radiation and prevention, please see: http://www.cdc.gov/nceh/radiation/db.htm and http://www.cdc.gov/nceh/radiation/emergency_faqs.htm
Which of the following is a "friend" of America?
	Answer: d) Turkey.
In a crowded Café a small brief case was found under a table unattended. On closer look, one can see electrical wires coming out of the briefcase. What should I NOT do?
	Answer: d) Any unattended article should be treated as a possible explosive device. An explosive device is designed to detonate by electrical or mechanical means. An explosive device is intended to kill, maim and destruct property and human life. Using a cell phone and or portable radios in close proximity to the suspicious article may cause device to detonate.
At work, I received a small package. I did not recognize the sender. As I was opening the package a brown color like powder covered my hands face and clothes (possible anthrax). What Should I NOT do?
	Answer: c) If you have been exposed to anthrax you should seek immediate medical attention as soon as possible. However before you leave your office, a decontamination process has to take place. The anthrax spores that are on your clothes have to be disposed of, or other people whom you might come in contact with may inhale the spores from your clothes. Once your office and yourself have been through a decontamination process by trained professionals you should be treated by a doctor.
How many feet approximately off the ground must you be to use one of the escape parachutes available at Safer America?
	Answer: a) 125 feet. You should make sure you know how many feet you are off the ground, taking into account the height of your lobby and each floor above it. 125 feet might be the 9th floor or the 13th floor. You MUST make sure you know before you buy a parachute.
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