EPPD - Critical Incident and Terrorism Response

Question 1

Limited in scope, incidents can usually be handled by one or two local response agencies.

Answer 1

Incident

Question 2

Larger in scope, may require evacuation or large scale sheltering. May require multiple agency response with EOC

Answer 2

Emergency

Question 3

Significant casualties or wide-ranging effects that are beyond the capability of local resources to handle. EOC will be activated; response will be community wide and significant external assistance will be needed to bring the situation under control.

Answer 3

Disaster

Question 4

Access restricted as with all other major crime scenes. This area may also be referred to as the “red zone” by some outside agencies. The crime scene boundary is determined by the area where items of evidentiary value may be found and may not apply to all critical incidents.

Answer 4

Crime Scene Boundary

Question 5

The “hot zone” where entry is normally restricted to personnel with proper PPE and decontamination procedures in place. May also be called the “exclusion zone” or “isolation area” by some responders. Access is restricted.

Answer 5

Hazmat Zone

Question 6

Includes the crime scene, the hazmat boundary and the “cool zone” or “support zone” where resource staging, the command post and other support personnel may be located. Shelter in place or quarantines may also be imposed in this area. If quarantines are imposed, egress will also be restricted.

Answer 6

Incident Boundary