CH 21 Protective Action Guidelines

Question 1

in general, what are protective actions (4)

Answer 1

when a danger presents

1. alerting the public,
2. controlling access
3. sheltering in place
4. evacuation

Question 2

evacuation warning

Answer 2

alerting the public of a potential threat to life or property

Question 3

evacuation order

Answer 3

immediate movement of people out and area

Question 4

shelter-in-place

Answer 4

(self explanatory); only used when evac presents bigger threat and removal is impractical

Question 5

rescue

Answer 5

actions taken to recover and or remove people

Question 6

community refuge area

Answer 6

location that may be a greater level of survivability