Emergency Response, Disaster Management, Preparedness Flashcards
In rural areas, resources are scattered and accessibility may be low which compromises
- Ability to respond
In urban areas, population and resource density means that a single disaster
- Increases vulnerability
A serious disruption of the functioning of a community or a society at any scale duet of hazardous events interacting with conditions of exposure, vulnerability, and capacity , leading to one or more of the following
- Human
- Material
- Economic
- Environmental losses and impacts
Natural disasters include
- Earthquake
- Flood
- Tornado
- Hurricane
Anthropogenic disasters include
- Chemical spills
- Terrorism
- Certain fires
- Transportation related disasters
Complex disaster describes
- Conflict related and may involve famine or disease
Technological disaster describes
- Adverse consequences to infrastructure
Synergistic disaster describes
- Anthropogenic co-occuring with natural
The disaster itself may compromise existing resources such as
- Workforce
- Facilities and supplies
- Transportation routes
What is an incident command system (ICS)
- It’s an attempt to create a common, scalable, interoperable framework for incident response
What does an incident command system (ICS) include
- Common vocabulary/terminology
- Modularity
- Command structure
- Accountability
Describe operations in an incident command system (ICS)
- What kinds of facilities and logistical support will be required if this emergency continues for an extended period of time?
What are the different types of home preparedness kits
- “Grab and go” kit: 3 days worth of supplies
- Shelter at home kit: ~2 weeks worth of supplies
- Car kits
What are the supply priorities for preparedness kits
- Water: min 1g per person per day; don’t ration water
- Food: rationing OKAY; ready to eat, energy dense, nutrient dense, dated
- First aid
