Disaster Sanitation Flashcards
The speed and effectiveness with which emergency action can be taken is dependent primarily on the
Amount of prior planning
Evacuation and survival of individuals in an emergency or natural disaster is most often dependent on
The extent to which individuals can help themselves
The government organization that usually deals with major disasters is the
Federal Emergency Management Agency
One of the first actions an individual should take upon hearing an order for the evacuation of homes and businesses is turn off the
Public utility services to the building
When temporary shelter is necessary in an emergency, the first consideration in shelter selection should be
Protection of the survivors from health and safety risks
The minimum amount of water per day that should be provided for natural disaster victims is
3-5 gallons/person
After flooding and other natural disasters, vaccination may be needed for
Vaccinations are not required
The quantity of liquid bleach (household) used to treat 1,000 gallons of bacterially contaminated water for drinking is
1 pint
A satisfactory method for disinfecting water that is not chemically or grossly polluted with bacteria is
Chlorination
In emergency situations, when the water is turbid or colored but not chemically contaminated, the chlorine dosage should be
Doubled
Approved emergency response plans at nuclear electric power plant sites must be tested at least every
2 years
Key components of the HAZWOPER program exclude
Sanitary requirements
HAZWOPER requirements apply to
Voluntary cleanup at uncontrolled hazardous waste sites
The difference between a disaster and terrorism is best described as
Intent
