Ch 15: Disasters Flashcards
What is a disaster?
An event that can cause injury, death, and disruption
What are the types of disasters?
Natural
Accidental
Man Made
What are victims?
Those affected by disaster
What are concerns to be addressed?
Saving Lives
Medical Care
Removing the dead
Identification of dead
Notification of NOK
Final disposition
What are the types of responders?
Medical
Fire & Police
Military
Clergy
Mortuary
Volunteers
Counselors
Gov’t Reps
Experts
Who has jurisdiction during a disaster?
Federal and state gov’t
HOWEVER, local responders are on the ground
Who pays to fix a disaster?
Everyone with our tax dollars
What is DMORT?
A multidisciplinary team tasked with recovery, identification, processing, preparation, and disposition of deceased victims
What does DMORT stand for?
Disaster Mortuary Operations Team
How did COVID-19 affect funeral homes?
Limited number of people at visitation and religious services
Changes at cemetery services
Some FHs had to adapt to an overwhelming number of cases and staff getting COVID-19
