LAW

In early America, what was the only type of assistance available during or after a disaster

Local government assistance

What President started FEMA

Jimmy Carter

Which type of exposure builds up over time or is a long lasting effect (such as cancer)

Chronic

Which is the correct order of tasks for CERT members after a disaster

Themselves, their families, then their neighbors.

What is the most important principal of on scene management

Maintain safety of disaster workers

What year did FEMA start

1978

What act/ legislation protects volunteer disaster workers from lawsuits

Both the Good Samaritan act and the volunteer protection act of 1997.

What is "mitigation"

The reduction of loss of life and property by lessening the impact of disasters.

What is "sheltering in place"

sealing a room by finding a safe room away from windows in the building you are currently in and staying there until help arrives.

What is the key priority in lessening the impact of disasters

Prepare

FEMA stands for

Federal Emergency Management Agency

Types of disasters discussed in presentation slides

Natural, Technological, Intentional

Parts of Personal Protective Equipment

Helmets, Goggles, N95 mask, Gloves (work and non-latex), Sturdy shoes or work boots

Hazardous materials can be found in

chemical plants, service stations, hospitals

routes of exposure

inhalation, ingestion, absorption

Things an emergency management agency may do during non disaster times

Educate community, plan for disaster, gather supplies.

Things should be in your emergency supply kit at home

first aid supplies, water, flashlight

suggestions for developing a disaster plan

Have an out of state contact. Know routes to get out of the neighborhood or town, know where to meet family members.

CERT stands for

Community Emergency Response Team

What system helps multiple agencies to work together with common management and terminology in the aftermath of a disaster.

ICS-Incident command system is a standardized, on-scene, all-risk incident management concept

B

Biological

N

Nuclear

I

Incendiary

C

Chemical

E

Explosive

Terrorism

The unlawful use of force or violence against persons or property to intimidate or coerce a government, the civilian population, or any segment thereof, in furtherance of political or social objectives

The two main terrorist goals are:

Mass casualties

cause fear

What is the weapon of choice for most terrorists (used in 80% of all attacks)?

Explosives

three routes of exposure are:

Inhalation

Ingestion

Absorption

The signs of terrorism are:

Surveillance

Elicitation

Tests of Security

Funding

Acquiring Supplies

Impersonation

Rehearsals and Dry Runs

Deployment

If you suspect an act of terrorism, what should you do?

Call the authorities

List three common types of terrorist targets:

Seats of government

Key industries

Major events with lots of people

What kind of weapon would cause casualties to extend beyond the initial attack, and is hard to monitor and track the long-term effects?

Nuclear Weapons

List some ways that terrorists make money to help support their activities:

Drugs

Human trafficking

Burglary

S

Survellience

E(not bomb)

Elicitation

T

Test of security

F

Funding

A

Acquiring Supplies

I (word I know)

Impersonation

R

Rehearsals and Dry Runs

D

Deployment