[Answer] 4. Fire alarms are a key element of a family's emergency preparedness planning. Which of these is the least important aspect of such alarms?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "4. Fire alarms are a key element of a family's emergency preparedness planning. Which of these is the least important aspect of such alarms?"

...1. Proper location of alarms 2. Brand of alarms 3. Adequate number of alarms 4. Batteries tested and charged, if applicable Ideally, individual families, and you personally, should have a plan for disasters and other emergencies. Tip #11 is "Devise a personal and family disaster preparedness plan." You can find guidance on such plans at trusted internet sources. Fire in a home is always a danger. In addition to taking steps to prevent it, you should be prepared with home fire extinguishers in your kitchen, garage, and workshop. Your home should have an adequate number of fire alarms, which should be positioned properly. Check and replace batteries as needed. Develop and practice a fire escape plan, with alternatives. Be sure to have a meeting place outside of your home. Also important are carbon monoxide alarms, especially near your garage (if any). Stock up on emergency food, water, and medical supplies including needed medications. As the Tip says: "Are you prepared to stay at home, if necessary, for two weeks?" Do not overlook the importance of having primary and alternate means of communicating with your family members in case of disruptions in normal channels.

[Answer] The governor of this state issued an emergency proclamation due to protests over the construction of a major new telescope.

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "The governor of this state issued an emergency proclamation due to protests over the construction of a major new telescope."

...Demonstrators at the access road to Mauna Kea on Hawaii's Big Island have been in place since Monday, when construction was slated to kick off on the Thirty-Meter Telescope at top of the mountain.

[Answer] 5. Why is paperwork (such as numbering each animal) so important in an emergency animal shelter?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "5. Why is paperwork (such as numbering each animal) so important in an emergency animal shelter?"

...1. actually, it isn't important--only animal care is important 2. to keep track of each animal, give it the proper meds, and find it if it is claimed 3. volunteers receive "brownie points" for each animal they work with 4. states require such paperwork, even though it is not actually very important A few times, we mixed up animals because we forgot to check the numbers on their temporary collars when we moved them to other parts of the shelter. This may have caused grieving pet owners to be separated from their animals even longer than they already had been.

[Answer] 9. All of these would be a reason to see a doctor, but which of these symptom sets is definitely an emergency?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "9. All of these would be a reason to see a doctor, but which of these symptom sets is definitely an emergency?"

...1. Diarrhea, 101.5 temp or more, blood in stool, vomiting, dehydration, dizziness, and dry mouth 2. Nausea, headache, cramps 3. Upset stomach, cramps, diarrhea 4. Abdominal pain, vomiting, fever for less than 3 days Any one of these symptoms could be caused by a foodborne illness. Only through a test of your blood or stool by a qualified medical professional can one tell what you have.