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

Local government assistance

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What President started FEMA

Jimmy Carter

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

Chronic

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

Themselves, their families, then their neighbors.

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What is the most important principal of on scene management

Maintain safety of disaster workers

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What year did FEMA start

1978

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What act/ legislation protects volunteer disaster workers from lawsuits

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

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What is "mitigation"

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

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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.

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What is the key priority in lessening the impact of disasters

Prepare

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FEMA stands for

Federal Emergency Management Agency

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Types of disasters discussed in presentation slides

Natural, Technological, Intentional

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Parts of Personal Protective Equipment

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

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Hazardous materials can be found in

chemical plants, service stations, hospitals

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routes of exposure

inhalation, ingestion, absorption

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Things an emergency management agency may do during non disaster times

Educate community, plan for disaster, gather supplies.

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Things should be in your emergency supply kit at home

first aid supplies, water, flashlight

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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.

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CERT stands for

Community Emergency Response Team

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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

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Biological

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N

Nuclear

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I

Incendiary

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C

Chemical

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E

Explosive

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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

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The two main terrorist goals are:

Mass casualties

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cause fear

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

Explosives

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three routes of exposure are:

Inhalation

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Ingestion

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Absorption

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The signs of terrorism are:

Surveillance

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Elicitation

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Tests of Security

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Funding

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Acquiring Supplies

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Impersonation

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Rehearsals and Dry Runs

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Deployment

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

Call the authorities

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List three common types of terrorist targets:

Seats of government

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Key industries

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Major events with lots of people

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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

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

Drugs

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Human trafficking

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Burglary

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Survellience

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E(not bomb)

Elicitation

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Test of security

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F

Funding

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A

Acquiring Supplies

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I (word I know)

Impersonation

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R

Rehearsals and Dry Runs

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D

Deployment

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