Week 3 Flashcards
1
Q
What is family assistance in the context of mass fatality incidents?
A
The provision of services and information to the family members of those killed, injured or otherwise impacted by the incident.
2
Q
What is the purpose of FAC?
A
- AM Data collection
- Meet the immediate needs of the family
members/victims - Safe/secure gathering place
- Information sharing/briefings
- Support services
- Death notification and related topics
3
Q
What are the 3 phases of FAC?
A
- Acute/Emergency
- Transitional
- Long-Term
4
Q
What is ante-mortem data?
A
Means before death.
The following ante-mortem materials are those commonly sought for establishing the identity of the deceased:
1. AM Dental Records;
2. AM Latent Finger Marks;
3. AM Reference or Familial Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA);
4. AM Medical Records Containing Evidence of a Unique Medical Condition.
