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Fact or Fiction

DETERMINE WHETHER OR NOT THE SENTENCES BELOW ARE TRUE OR FALSE.


  1. When advised by local officials, seal the room and shelter in place by sealing any door cracks and vents with plastic sheeting and duct tape.
  2. A biological threat has the intention of making hundreds of thousands of people sick at once.
  3. Bacteria, fungi and virus are examples of biological agents.
  4. Emergencies are often caused on purpose.
  5. Radioactive materials become more radioactive over time.
  6. House fires most commonly start in the kitchen.
  7. Household smoke detectors should be tested once a month.

0/7 Correct

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