Prior to a disaster, which activity should be included in teaching to health staff?

• A. Put together emergency bags containing food, water, and medication
• B. Remove boxes and objects that block exits
• C. Conduct annual health screenings for staff
• D. Develop new marketing materials

Answer: (A)

The key idea is preparing health staff to stay functional and care for others when normal systems are stressed. Teaching staff to assemble emergency bags, or 72-hour kits, with food, water, medications, and other essentials directly supports this readiness. When disaster strikes, supply chains and power can be disrupted, so having personal preparedness items helps individuals meet their basic needs and remain able to help patients, rather than scrambling for supplies at the moment of crisis. This kind of training promotes self-sufficiency, quicker response, and continuity of care during the critical early period after a disaster.

While keeping exits clear is important for safety, and routine health screenings or marketing materials aren’t specific to disaster response, they don’t directly teach how to function effectively when a disaster occurs.