AND ANSWERS
The first setp in addressing any kind of preparedness, response, recovery, or mitigation
initiative is: - ANS hazard identification/risk analysis
At a general level, for individuals, communities and businesses to attempt to mitigate or
prepare for disasters, they must first believe: - ANS They can do something about the threat
Rather than preparing for each threat or hazard separately- which is unrealistic- households,
organizations and communities can maximize the effectiveness of their preparedness efforts
and make the most of limited resources by embracing the - ANS all hazards approach to
emergency management
In emergency management, Preparedness commonly refers to activities undertaken -
ANS Prior to the onset of a disaster to enhance response and recovery capacities
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, For effective emergency management, it must be recognized that nationally we lack a
standardized measure of disaster preparedness at what level: - ANS City, state and local
What is the first step for individuals and families preparing for potential disasters: - ANS all of
the above
Disaster preparedness includes all pre-disaster actions except: - ANS all of the above
Regarding populations most at risk from disasters, give 5 examples from class discussion -
ANS Pre disaster homeless
Poor
Children
Elderly
Minorities
Disabled
Expecting mothers
People with pets
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