chapter 36 Disaster Preparedness and Response

chapter 36 Disaster Preparedness and Response ________ is a catastrophic event that poses a large-scale risk to human life and property. a. Tornado b. Disaster c. Earthquake d. Hurricane Disaster _________ is a localized emergency, such as a transportation accident, explosion, or structural collapse, in which the number of victims overwhelms local health care services. a. A mass casualty event b. A national incident c. An emergency d. None of the above A mass casualty event _________ or _________ disasters are unintentional events caused by human activity, compounded by error or negligence. a. Technology, chemical b. Technological, industrial c. War, technology d. Chemical, war Technological, industrial Large-scale ___________ can occur where flammable materials are used in manufacturing or in large storage facilities, including oil refineries, chemical plants, and manufacturing facilities. a. Radiation accident b. Transportation accident c. Hazardous material accident d. Explosions Explosions ____________ occur in similar conditions as explosions, with greater risk in refineries and other locations where large amounts of hazardous materials are stored or manufactured. a. Transportation accidents b. Radiation accidents c. Explosions d. Hazardous material accidents Hazardous material accidents _____________ such as the Fukushima nuclear crisis and Chernobyl are uncommon but devastating to families and communities. a. Radiation accidents b. Transportation accidents c. Hazardous material accidents d. Explosions