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