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Disaster Preparedness Flashcards

At the end of this unit, you should be able to: - Identify the roles and responsibilities for community preparedness, to include government, community leaders from all sectors, and the public. - Describe the types of hazards most likely to affect your community and their potential impact on people, health, and infrastructure. - Undertake personal and organizational preparedness actions. - Describe the functions of CERTs and your role as a CERT member.

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What does CERT stand for?

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Community Emergency Response Team (not the same as professional responders)

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Why are CERT’s a key priority in communities?

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They are there to lessen the impact of disasters.

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What attributes of the community to CERTs address?

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  • existing infrastructure
  • resources and skills available
  • threats/vulnerabilities
  • population composition
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Who does effective community preparedness engage?

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  • government
  • community leaders
  • public
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What is the responsibility of the government as part of a CERT?

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develop, test and refine emergency operations, ensure resources are available, provide information and training

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List some government emergency service providers.

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law enforcement, fire and rescue, EMS, Public Health services, human services

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What is an EOP and what is involved in it?

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Emergency Operations Plan - disaster plan developed by government officials for a community

  • assigns responsibility
  • sets forth lines of authority
  • describes how people and property will be protected
  • identifies, personnel, equipment, facilities, supplies, and resources available
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What are the responsibilities of community leaders? (civic and private sectors)

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  • participate in local collaborative planning to provide insight
  • identifying and integrating desired resources
  • ensuring facilities, staff, population is prepared, trained, and practiced
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What are the responsibilities of the public?

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  • learn about alerts/warnings/evacuation plans/how to get critical information
  • take training in preparedness, first aid, response skills
  • practice with periodic drills
  • help others, participate, volunteer
  • report suspicious activity
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List and give examples of the types of disasters.

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  • Natural ex earthquakes, wild fires, floods
  • Technological ex. hazardous material spill, nuclear power plant accident
  • Intentional ex. terrorism
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What features do all disasters have in common?

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  • relatively unexpected
  • overwhelms services
  • endangers lives, health, environment
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How do you purify water?

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  • heat water to a rolling boil for 1 minute
  • use commercial purification tablets/household liquid chlorine bleach (5.25% sodium hypochlorite)
  • stir water for container and let stand for 30 minutes
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What are some foods that can be stored to prepare for disaster?

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-Ready-to-eat canned foods
- Canned liquids (ex. milk, soup)
- Staples
- High-energy foods
- Foods for infants, elderly persons, or
persons on special diet
- Comfort or stress foods

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What is a helpful kitchen item to have?

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Household bleach

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What are the categories of items to have in case of disaster?

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Food, First Aid Kit, Tools and supplies, Sanitation, Pet supplies, Clothing and bedding, Household documents, Items for those with special needs

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What is mitigation?

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

17
Q

What is an example of non-structural hazard mitigation?

A

Securing appliances and office equipment in place with

industrial-strength Velcro®

18
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What is an example of structural hazard mitigation?

A

Raising utilities (above the level of flood risk)

19
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What is an example of non-structural hazard posing a threat in a home fire?

A

Burglar bars and locks on outside window entries should be easy to open from the inside

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How do CERTs respond after a disaster?

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  • Locating and turning off utilities, if safe to do so
  • Extinguishing small fires
  • Treating life-threatening injuries until professional assistance can be obtained
  • Conducting light search and rescue operations
  • Helping disaster survivors cope with their emotional stressors
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What is the first responsibility of a CERT member?

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Personal and family safety

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Who does the CERT leader report to?

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The government liaison

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What equipment are CERT members required to wear?

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  • Helmet
  • Protective eyewear
  • Leather work gloves
  • Long-sleeved shirt
  • N-95 mask
  • Reflective vest
  • Sturdy shoes or boots
  • Long pants
24
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Identify a method that CERTs can help with non-emergency projects?

A

Identifying and aiding neighbors and coworkers who might need assistance during an emergency or disaster

25
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What laws protect CERTs?

A

The “Good Samaritan” law and the Volunteer Protection Act of

1997

26
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What are community leaders responsible for?

A

ensuring their employees and constituent groups are prepared and to participate on coordinating planning councils.

27
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What are the three kinds of disaster?

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Natural, technological, intentional

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How can CERTs be effective?

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  • becoming familiar with the types of events that are high risk for the area and the types of damage that can occur
  • being prepared for each event and its aftermath
  • being trained in the functional areas that they are assigned
  • practicing skills through refreshers and simulations
29
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What is the hierarchy of leadership?

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government agency liaison > CERT incident commander/team leader > group leaders

30
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What are your objectives when assessing a post-disaster environment?

A
  • assess situation
  • decide to stay or move
  • seek clean air
  • protect yourself, signal rescuers (yelling should be a last resort)
  • remove contaminants
  • practice good hygeine
31
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What are the different types of shelter, and how do you achieve them?

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  • shelter in place - sealing a room (snacks, water, radio, flashlight, duck tape, plastic sheets to seal ventilation)
  • shelter for an extended stay - store emergency supplies
  • mass care/community shelter - food, water, medicine, sanitary facilities
32
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What 5 things should you consider when developing a disaster plan?

A
  • where will you meet family members? (pick 2)
  • establish an out-of-state contact (contact regularly)
  • plan for all possibilities
  • how will you escape buildings
  • what route will you use to evacuate

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