[HE] FG#2
Cards (55)
- According to the __________, disasters occur worldwide and require prevention, preparedness, response, rehabilitation, and reconstruction.
- What are the 2 sources for disasters?
- storms, earthquakes, floods, fire, hurricanes, tornados, and hurricanes
- fire, war, and acts of terrorism
- Because disasters involve people, WHO’s model for describing disasters includes:
- This includes poverty, access to resources, and illness and disability.
- With respect to hazards, WHO includes trigger events such as:
- They stress that disasters disrupt communities and societies.
- _________ cause losses that go beyond the community’s resources and ability to address these losses.
- Disasters cause losses that go beyond the community’s resources and ability to address these losses. Loss, in this case, includes:
- formula that sums up disasters in a visual way
- According to _________, the events of 9/11 spurred efforts to upgrade the United States’ ability to plan for disasters.
- What events spurred efforts to upgrade the United States’ ability to plan for disasters?
- In general, this country responds well in crises.
- a nation based on autonomy and the rights of individuals; therefore, planning for disaster responses must consider the individual as well as the community
- Created after the attacks of 9/11 and became part of US culture (anyone who travels via airplane is aware of the agency’s security efforts to prevent future terrorists attacks)
- Includes areas like biological and chemical security and counter acts threats from domestic and international terrorists
- prevention of terrorism, border management, cyberspace security, disaster resilience and immigration law enforcement
- How much budget does DHS has?
- a public awareness campaign to assist citizens in maintaining internet security
- An agency of the United States Department of Homeland Security, established in 1979, whose primary mission is to coordinate the preparation, response, and recovery from all types of disaster situations locally and nationally
- It is an initiative within FEMA that focuses to include a wider base of community support for disaster prevention and recovery efforts
- This agency also provides training assistance to faith-based and neighborhood organizations on the issue of human trafficking and its prevention as well.
- The hurricanes that resulted with the establishment of FEMA.
- The agency that plans for and responds to disasters caused by biological events, natural events, and chemical/radiological incidents.
- maintains a stockpile of medicines and supplies to assist with emergencies and is responsible for providing laboratory support in the event of a threat or disaster
- How many system of laboratories can assist in identifying threats and providing information on prevention and treatment in the case of PHPR?
- a humanitarian organization founded in 1881 that provides disaster response information and assistance through trained volunteers
- They respond to various disasters such as floods, earthquakes, wildfires, tornadoes, and superstorms.
- During disasters, this agency offers immediate relief by providing shelter, food, healthcare, and mental health services to affected individuals and families. They also support emergency workers and assist in the aftermath with cleanups, comfort kits, shelters, and food.
- This agency also promotes preparedness through educational initiatives. Their website offers resources for emergency preparedness, including guidance for creating emergency kits and response plans. They also provide training courses, such as first aid, volunteer training, and certified nursing assistant programs.
- These authors stated that "ethical responsibility begins with the plan itself," which means that ethics must be part of its guiding principles and foundation when making a disaster plan.
- These authors noted the triage system.
- 5 categories of the Triage System of Reilly and Markenson.
- people who have a threat in their lives and a top priority
- who need care but whose condition is not life-threatening