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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Nuclear
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Incendiary
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Chemical
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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:
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