Red Cross Quiz
Did You Know? Facts about Indiana and the Red Cross
- Where does the state of Indiana rank nationally among number of enlistments in the U.S. Armed Forces?
- What percentage of Americans are considered to be "Red Cross Ready" by having a kit, a plan, and the knowledge of how to respond to disasters or every day emergencies?
- What percentage of house fires start in the kitchen?
- When is tornado season?
- How much damage to home and content does a one inch flood typically cause?
- What percentage of Americans have a pet and a plan to care for that pet during a disaster or emergency?
- Since 2006, the United States ranks where in order of countries most hit by natural disasters?
- What percentage of small businesses do not reopen after a disaster?
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Answers:
- The state of Indiana has the 4th highest enlistment to “regular” military service (Army, Marine, etc) of any state in the country.
- Only 7% of Americans are considered “Red Cross Ready” for a disaster, meaning they have a disaster supplies kit, a communication plan and are prepared to respond to disasters and every day emergencies.
- 30% of house fires start in the kitchen.
- Tornado season is March through August.
- A one inch flood typically causes $7,800 in damage to a home and its contents.
- 60% of Americans have a pet, yet only 37% have a plan to care for their pet(s) in the event of a disaster or emergency.
- Since 2006, the United States has been in the top two countries to be most hit by natural disasters.
- Up to 40% of small businesses do not reopen after a major disaster like a flood, tornado or earthquake.
