Which activity is an example of disaster preparedness?

• A. Community-wide evacuation planning.
• B. Restoring utilities after an outage.
• C. Emergency drills and training.
• D. Rebuilding infrastructure after a disaster.

Answer: (C)

Disaster preparedness is about getting ready before something happens, and the most direct way to ensure people know what to do is to practice it. Emergency drills and training put plans into action, rehearsing roles, communication, and procedures so responses are quicker and more coordinated when a real hazard occurs. That hands-on practice strengthens readiness in a way that planning alone cannot. Restoring utilities after an outage and rebuilding infrastructure happen during or after the event (response and recovery), not before it. Evacuation planning is a preparedness activity, but drills and training translate those plans into practiced behavior, making them the best example of preparedness.