Lecture 7: Disaster Preparedness Flashcards
1
Q
How are large emergencies handled in the US?
A
CDC Emergency Operations Center, which oversees all field calls and can activate once a widespread threat is identified.
2
Q
What are the functions of the CDC’s EOC?
A
- Deploy scientific experts
- Coordinate delivery of supplies and equipment to incident site.
- Monitor response activities
- Provide resources to state and local public health departments.
3
Q
How widespread is the CDC’s Strategic National Stockpile?
A
Able to deliver supplies within 12 hours to anywhere in the entire US.
Contains medical supplies and pharmaceutical supplies.
4
Q
What are the primary goals of a disaster response plan?
A
- Rescue/save victims
- Protect rescuers and medical personnel
- Provide life-sustaining resources
5
Q
What is the typical system used to handle a disaster response?
A
Incident Command System (ICS), headed by an incident commander.
6
Q
What are the divisions of a standard ICS?
A
- Operations
- Planning
- Logistics
- Finance/Administration
- Safety
- Liaison
- Public Information
