Emergency Situation 101

Question 1 of 17

1. Question

Where do you live in relation to other people?

I live in an urban apartment in a major city.
I live in a suburban house in a major city.
I live in an apartment in a small town.
I live in a house in a small town with a yard.
I live in a rural farm house or homestead.
I live in a remote, off the grid house, or on a boat on the ocean, or in some other equally remote place.
I have a self-sufficient emergency bunker in a remote area, with a stockpile of emergency supplies that will last for months or years.

Question 2 of 17

2. Question

What level of medical training do you have?

I have no First Aid training, and have never thought about it before.
I've never had any First Aid training, but I've read books about first aid.
I've done a basic 1 or 2 day First Aid course.
I've done a 1 or 2 week First Aid course, or First Responder level.
I'm an EMT or Paramedic with months of emergency medical training.
I'm a Nurse or Paramedic with years of medical training.
I'm a Medical Doctor.

Question 3 of 17

3. Question

In terms of stockpiled supplies, how prepared are you for a major disaster, such as an earthquake, major storm or prolonged power failure?

I have no specific emergency supplies, my fridge is almost empty, and I don't really have a pantry.
I have no specific emergency supplies, but my pantry is stocked for at least a week and I have basic things like candles.
I have a pantry that should feed me for at least a week. I also have a few supplies that I keep specifically for emergencies, for example a "72 hour emergency kit" or at least 3 days of extra food and water.
I have a well stocked pantry that should get me by for a couple of weeks. I also have a few supplies that I keep specifically for emergencies, for example a "72 hour emergency kit" or at least 3 days of extra food and water, a First aid kit, a camp stove and a lantern.
I have a pretty well stocked pantry which should keep me going for the first 3-4 weeks. I also have a stockpile of emergency supplies such as food, bottled water, a camp stove and candles to last at least a couple of more weeks.
I'm well prepared for at least a couple of months. I have months of food and water stockpiled, as well as a camp stove, generator, fuel, candles, medicine and other emergency supplies.
I'm very well prepared. I have months of food and water stockpiled, as well as a generator, fuel, emergency supplies, some firearms and a bug out bag. I also have a reliable supply of fresh water from a non-municipal water supply.

Question 4 of 17

4. Question

What is your level of wilderness experience?

I avoid the wilderness whenever possible.
I'm a weekend warrior and like to occasionally go camping or hiking or enjoy other outdoor activities.
I'm an experienced outdoors person, and I frequently go camping and hiking. I've been fishing or hunting once or twice, and know a couple of plants I could eat.
I'm an avid outdoors person and I regularly go hiking and camping. I know a little bit about forging for edible plants, and/or I occasionally go hunting or fishing.
I'm a regular hunter, or fisherman and an experienced outdoors person. I frequently spend time in the woods camping, hiking and doing other outdoor activities.
I'm a wilderness survival expert with wilderness survival training. I can track, hunt and fish, and am knowledgeable about plants and animals.
I'm a hunting or fishing guide. I work and play in the woods. I track, hunt and fish, and am knowledgeable about plants and animals.

Question 5 of 17

5. Question

What kind of experience do you have responding to emergencies?

None. I've never really been in a real emergency situation of any kind.
I've been through some shit, and I've seen some things, but I've never dealt with emergencies in any professional capacity or had any training.
I've been through some emergencies in my own life, and I've had some basic emergency response training, but I've never worked or volunteered as an emergency responder.
I've worked as a trained volunteer doing security, first aid or other emergency response at public events.
I've had a paid position as a security guard, first aid attendant or rescuer in industry.
I've worked as a First Responder (Police, Fire or Ambulance) for some town or city.
I was in the military, deployed in a combat zone.

Question 6 of 17

6. Question

How physically fit are you?

I'm in poor physical condition. I do not specifically exercise and I am not that active. I am over my ideal body weight, and cannot climb a couple flight of stairs without getting winded.
I'm in ok physical condition. I do not specifically exercise, but I lead an active lifestyle. I might be a couple of pounds over weight, but at least I can climb a couple of flights of stairs before I get winded.
I'm in pretty good shape. I am particularly active, or exercise occasionally. I'm not particularly overweight, and could easily climb 5 flights of stairs.
I'm in good shape. I exercise frequently and eat healthy. I'm not overweight, and can climb 10 or more flights of stairs without any major issue, or walk at a steady pace for several hours.
I'm in excellent shape. I exercise at least a few times per week, and can jog for at least an hour.
I'm an athlete. I train constantly, and can run marathons, or perform other equally difficult physical challenges.

Question 7 of 17

7. Question

How proficient are you in hand to hand combat? How well can you defend yourself in a fight?

I've never been in a fight, and I've had no training.
I've never had any formal training, but I've been in a few fist fights.
I've had some martial arts training, but not much real fighting experience.
I'm a bar brawler. I've been in more than a few fist fights, and I've won most of them, but I don't have any formal training.
I have a couple of years of martial arts training, and have been in a few actual fights.
I'm a competitive fighter. I've had formal training, and I've won multiple real fights, in and out of the ring.

Question 8 of 17

8. Question

What level of firearms training and experience do you possess?

None, I've never held or used a gun.
I've handled a couple of guns, and have been shooting a few times.
I've had basic firearms training, and have done some target shooting.
I'm currently or have been police, military or security, and have taken tactical firearms training.
I'm ex-military and have seen actual combat.

Question 9 of 17

9. Question

In a civil unrest type situation, with wide spread rioting and looting, how equipped are you to defend yourself?

I have no guns, or purpose made weapons of any kind.
I have some effective melee weapons, such as an axe or machete, or a stun gun, but no firearms.
I have a hunting bow or crossbow.
I have at least 1 or 2 firearms and a few dozen rounds of ammunition.
I have at least 2 or 3 firearms and a few hundred bullets.
I have a stockpile of firearms, and thousands of rounds of ammunition.

Question 10 of 17

10. Question

How proficient are you at driving different kinds of vehicles?

I don't have a drivers license, and can't drive anything very well.
I have a drivers license but can only driver an automatic.
I'm a good driver, and can drive any standard transmission, car or truck.
I can drive more than just a regular car or truck proficiently. (For example, a Motorcycle, Semi truck or 4x4 while off-road)
I've had professional training, and can drive pretty much anything with wheels, On Road or Off-Road.
I have professional emergency vehicle training, or combat driver training. I can drive almost any vehicle proficiently, in nearly any road conditions.

Question 11 of 17

11. Question

What is your main mode of transportation?

I take public transportation and walk everywhere.
I drive a small car or ride a bicycle.
I drive a 2-wheel drive pickup truck, or van.
I ride a motorcycle.
I drive a 4-wheel drive, off-road capable, SUV or pickup truck.
I drive a 4-wheel drive, off-road capable, van or full size truck with canopy.
I have camperized, off-road capable vehicle that runs off of salvageable alternative fuel. (Wood gasifier, bio-diesel, multifuel, alchohol etc.)
I'm on a boat.

Question 12 of 17

12. Question

How proficient are you at fixing automobiles?

I can't even change a tire. I have no idea how my car or truck works.
I can do the basics, like change a tire and jump start a car with no issue. I understand the basics of the internal combustion engine, but have little experience fixing one.
I'm a backyard automotive enthusiast. I can do many vehicle repairs on my own.
I am or have been a licensed mechanic.

Question 13 of 17

13. Question

How long could you sustain your lifestyle if you lost your job today?

If I lost my job, I'd be homeless within a month.
I have at least a months worth of cash in my 'rainy day fund', or enough available credit to pay next months bills.
I have a couple of months worth of available credit, or bill money stashed away somewhere.
I have enough money put away, or enough credit, to not work for at least 6 months.
I have enough money put away, or enough available credit to not work for at least a year or more.
I'm financially secure enough, or self sufficient enough to never have to work again if it came to it.

Question 14 of 17

14. Question

How handy are you? Are you good with tools and minor repairs?

I'm not very handy, or good at fixing things. I'm not proficient with power tools. I've never done plumbing, carpentry or electrical work. If you gave me a hammer, I might bang my thumb.
I'm OK at fixing things. I've used some various tools, and have done some minor household repairs.
I'm pretty good at fixing things. I've used most power tools, and have built some things, or done some major household repairs.
I'm good at fixing and building most common household things. I've used almost every hand tool, and work on my own projects.
I'm a Jack of all trades or a handyman. I can build, repair or fix almost anything, and have used almost every kind of tool.
I'm skilled in multiple trades and can do anything from plumbing and electrical work to welding and small scale fabrication.

Question 15 of 17

15. Question

If the food supply chain was disrupted for an indefinite period of time how would you rank your ability to grow your own food?

I've never grown anything or kept any animals. I have a black thumb and I've never even had a window garden.
I've grown a small garden before and know the basics, but do not have the stuff I need on hand.
I know how to garden. I have a bit of dirt, and a few leftover seeds.
I'm an avid gardener, or retired farmer. I have basic hand tools, a small garden plot, and some seeds readily available.
I'm a hobby farmer. I have the tools, at least 1 acre of arable land and a healthy stockpile of seeds readily available.
I'm a farmer. I have everything I need to produce food for me and my neighbors for a prolonged period of time.

Question 16 of 17

16. Question

If you got a large quantity of perishable food all at once, that you needed to make last for months, how long could you keep if the electrical grid was down?

Until it rots normally. I know nothing about food preservation.
I have a generator for my fridge, or a root cellar so I can extend the life of my food without the power grid.
I have a food dehydrator or smoker that I could use, even with the power grid down.
I am a skilled canner, and have materials on hand. I could can whatever perishable food was on hand, even if the grid went down.
I have experience preserving food through a variety of methods; canning, smoking, drying, salting etc.
I have experience preserving food through a variety of methods, canning, smoking, drying, salting etc. and I have the equipment on hand to do it. I have also done at least one of these things in a wilderness setting.

Question 17 of 17

17. Question

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