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Preparing your facility for a severe windstorm should take no longer than:

QUESTION 1

48 hours

12 hours

24 hours

1 hour

CORRECT!

It is recommended preparations take less than 12 hours. A storm’s forward speed may increase, resulting in high winds earlier than expected. Evaluate how the preparation timeline may be impacted by pandemic. Response actions might take longer due to constraints. Or, it might be quicker if protective measures can be put in place well before a storm.

INCORRECT.

The correct answer is 12 hours. It is recommended preparations take less than 12 hours. A storm’s forward speed may increase, resulting in high winds earlier than expected.

INCORRECT.

The correct answers are 3/4-inch (19-mm) or two 1/2-inch (13-mm) sheets of plywood.

CORRECT!

Permanently installed shutters are your best bet. If not available, go with 3/4-inch (19-mm) or two 1/2-inch (13-mm) sheets of plywood.

If you want to keep windborne debris from rocketing through the windows of your facility, how thick should the plywood covering them be?

1/2 inch (13 mm)

1 inch (25.4 mm)

1/4 inch (6.35 mm)

3/4 inch (19 mm)

QUESTION 2

Click to see what happens when simulated debris hits a 1/2-inch (13-mm) and 1-inch (25.4-mm) piece of plywood.

INCORRECT.

CORRECT!

Facilities with well-organized flood emergency response plans (FERPs) have nearly 70% less damage.*

FERP stands for:

Flood Emergency Response Plan

Federal Emergency Regulatory Process

Flood Environmental Response Planning

Flood Engineering Radar Protection

QUESTION 3

INCORRECT.

The correct answer is US$105. Note: The 1-to-105 ratio* doesn't reflect the business repercussions of a major hurricane loss such as damage to reputation, market share and shareholder value.

CORRECT!

Note: The 1-to-105 ratio* doesn't reflect the business repercussions of a major hurricane loss such as damage to reputation, market share and shareholder value.

For every US$1 spent on hurricane protection, loss exposure cost decreases by an average of:

US$50

US$105

US$75

QUESTION 4

*FM Global loss history data

US$2

*FM Global study data

INCORRECT.

The correct answer is flood. Flood results in financial losses of between US$2-3 billion a year worldwide.

CORRECT!

Flood results in financial losses of between US$2-3 billion a year worldwide.

What is the costliest of all natural hazards?

Floods

Hailstorms

Earthquakes

Windstorms

QUESTION 5

INCORRECT.

The correct answer is roof. 3,400+ roof-related losses were reported to FM Global between 2007-2018. Price tag: US$3.25 billion

CORRECT!

3,400+ roof-related losses were reported to FM Global between 2007-2018. Price tag: US$3.25 billion

In a windstorm, what is the most vulnerable part of a facility?

Frame

Doors

Windows

Roof

QUESTION 6

INCORRECT.

The correct answer is false. Perimeter and opening flood barriers can be permanent, semi-permanent or temporary. Examples include water-filled bladders, or steel and concrete foldable walls.

CORRECT!

Perimeter and opening flood barriers can be permanent, semi-permanent or temporary. Examples include water-filled bladders, or steel and concrete foldable walls. Ensure your response team knows where flood mitigation equipment is stored and how it is installed.Train staff that might be required to take on new roles due to pandemic-related illness or other employee absence.

Sandbags are the only way to keep floodwaters out of a facility.

False

True

QUESTION 7

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The correct answer is Flood Emergency Response Plan. Facilities with well-organized flood emergency response plans (FERPs) have nearly 70% less damage.*

Click to see what happens when simulated debris hits a 1/2-inch (13-mm) and 1-inch (25.4-mm) piece of plywood.

Permanently installed shutters are your best bet.

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Want to continue making RESILIENCE A CHOICE? These FM Global resources can help.

RESOURCES

Download flood checklist

Download wind checklist

Visit Nat Haz Toolkit

Want to continue making RESILIENCE A CHOICE? These FM Global resources can help.

RESOURCES

Download flood checklist

Download wind checklist

Visit Nat Haz Toolkit

Want to continue making RESILIENCE A CHOICE? These FM Global resources can help.

RESOURCES

Download flood checklist

Download wind checklist

Visit Nat Haz Toolkit

Want to continue making RESILIENCE A CHOICE? These FM Global resources can help.

RESOURCES

Download flood checklist

Download wind checklist

Visit Nat Haz Toolkit

PREPARE

Want to continue making RESILIENCE A CHOICE? These FM Global resources can help.

RESOURCES

Download flood checklist

Download wind checklist

Visit Nat Haz Toolkit

PREPARE

Want to continue making RESILIENCE A CHOICE? These FM Global resources can help.

RESOURCES

Download flood checklist

Download wind checklist

Visit Nat Haz Toolkit

Great job, but you are still leaving more to chance than you should. Learn what you can do to better prepare.

Your score:

Want to continue making RESILIENCE A CHOICE? These FM Global resources can help.

RESOURCES

Download flood checklist

Download wind checklist

Visit Nat Haz Toolkit

Congratulations! You know what it takes to master the disaster. Learn how to prepare for other natural hazards like earthquakes, wildland fires and hailstorms.

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