What Would You Do If Disaster Struck?

As many emergency services personnel can tell you, not all people act the same way in times of crisis. While some may exhibit confidence, bravery and compassion, others end up panicking or becoming hysterical. Similarly, while some people act in a cool and calculated manner, there will always be some folks who just love to the play the hero. So what crisis personality do you think you possess? This personality test has all the answers.
flotation device on beach
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While relaxing at the beach, you see a man in the distance who you think might be drowning in deep water. What do you do?
Look for a flotation device to throw to him.
Try and find a lifeguard.
Point him out to others and see what they'd do.
Dive in without hesitation.
huge stadium
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You're watching a football game, when a fire breaks out on the other side of the stadium. What do you do?
Look around you for the nearest exit, and go directly to it.
Take deep breaths and wait for instructions by trained personnel.
Try to calm people around you as you gradually make your way to the main exit.
Search for any fire-fighting equipment and make your way to the fire.
lightning by cabin
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You're travelling in a small group, when one of you gets struck by lightning. What do you do?
Begin CPR immediately.
Carefully check his body for an electrical current, and move him to shelter.
Call the emergency services.
Allow time for the current to discharge, and for him to regain consciousness.
man standing on thin ice
4 of 8
While you and three others are walking across ice, it begins to crack. What do you do?
Slowly move away from each other in different directions, to avoid everyone falling in.
Stop moving and call for help.
Tiptoe back across the ice one at a time.
Get on your stomachs and slide to safety.
car in flood
5 of 8
You've been warned of an imminent flash flood in your town. What do you do?
Turn on the radio and television and listen out for any information.
Pack your family and as many neighbors as possible into your car, and drive far away.
Immediately get to higher ground on foot.
Find someone with a boat, and prepare to help people in distress.
bank robber with gun
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While waiting in line at the bank, a group of armed robbers rushes in, and keeps everyone hostage. What do you do?
Get down and stay down.
Try to calmly reason with them.
Quietly comfort people who seem distressed.
Attempt an escape when a reasonable window of opportunity opens up.
Asian dinner party
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You're hosting a dinner party in your 3rd floor apartment when a moderately-strong earthquake begins. What do you do?
Get everyone into a common area, and see if any other residents need help.
Instruct everyone to cling tightly to their seat or the dinner table.
Instruct everyone to hide under pieces of furniture.
Immediately lead everyone down the stairs and out of the building.
huge riot
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An originally peaceful protest suddenly turns chaotic. You hear a woman yelling that she has lost her child. What do you do?
Look for a police officer who can help.
Ask for more information and start looking immediately.
Ask for more information and gather a search party.
Get her to safety and then call the emergency services.
Natural Leader
fireman ready for action
 
You were born to lead, and nothing about you changes in times of crisis. You don't waste time waiting for someone to... READ MORE
Cool, Calm & Collected
lady with umbrella and tornado
 
As a calm and collected person, you're very good at calming a situation down and avoiding panic during times of crisis... READ MORE
Helpful Citizen
Superman under T-shirt
 
During times of crisis, you turn into an entirely selfless person, and will do anything to help others in need. While... READ MORE
Problem-Solver
building bridge concept
 
You're a natural-born problem solver, and not even a major emergency can change that! You don't like putting your life... READ MORE
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