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Types Of Disasters:
- Natural (Eg. Tornado, Diseases, Droughts, Wildfires, Hurricane, Or Earthquake)
- Man-Made (E.G. Plane Crash, Terrorism, Riots, Fires, Bridge Collapse, Toxic Spill, Pollution, Or Wars)
- Combination (Natural/Technological) - Natural Disaster That Creates Or Results In A Widespread
Technological Problem
What Is A Natural Disaster?
- A Natural Event Such As A Flood, Earthquake, Or Hurricane That Causes Great Damage Or Loss Of Life
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Mass Casualty Incident (Mci)
- A Disaster Situation That Results In A Large Number Of Victims Who Need The Response Of Multiple
Organizations; According To Dr. Lewis >100 People Affected For A Mass Casualty Incident
What Is Multiple Casualties Range?
,- 1 To 99 Individuals
What Is Terrorism?
- The Use Of Violence And Intimidation In The Pursuit Of Political Or Social Aims; Unlawful Use Of Force
According To The Fbi
What Are Weapons Of Mass Destruction?
- Weapon Designed To Cause Death Or Serious Bodily Injury; E.G. Toxins, Chemicals, Explosives,
Biological Agents, Etc.
What Is Anthrax?
- Spore-Forming Gram + Bacterium Bacillus Antracis; Through Inhalation Is Esp Deadly
- S/S: Fevers + Chills, Chest Discomfort, Shortness Of Breath, Confusion, Dizziness, Cough, N/V, Stomach
Pains, Headaches, Fatigue, Body Aches Are Common Primarily Through Inhalation Methods
Bioterrorism
- The Deliberate Spread Of Pathogenic Organisms Into A Community To Cause Widespread Illness, Fear,
And Panic
- E.G. Small Pox, Anthrax, Ebola Are Category A Agents
- E.G. Typhus, Ricin Toxin, West Nile Virus, E.Coli, And Food Safety Threats Are Category B
- Influenza, Tb, Or Rabies Are Category C And The Third Highest Priority
Characteristics Of Disasters
- Frequency, Predictability, Preventability, Imminence-Speed Of Onset, Scope, And Intensity
Prevention In Disasters
Primary - Aimed At Preventing The Occurrence Of A Disaster/Limiting Consequences
- During Nondisaster/Predisaster Stages
Secondary - Search, Rescue, Triage Of Victims
- Assessment Of Destruction And Devastation
- Implemented Once Disaster Occurs
, Tertiary - Focus On Recovery And Restoring Community To Previous Levels Of Function
- Aimed At Preventing A Recurrence/Minimizing Effects Of Future Disasters
Disaster Management
- The Plans That Are In Place Designating The Community's Response To A Disaster
- Respond More Quickly, More Effectively, And Less Confusion
- Ensures Resources Are Available
- Basic Disaster Supply Kit - Bob (Bug Out Bag)
- Important Papers, Antiseptics, Food, Clothing, Etc.
Governmental Responsibilities
- Local Government (First Responders) Responsible For Safety And Welfare
- State Government Involved When Disaster Overwhelms Local Community Resources
- Federal Government Through Department Of Homeland Security, Cdc, Fema
U.S. Department Of Homeland Security (Dhs)
- Federal Agency That Is An Umbrella For Several Existing Agencies That Was Designed To Bring Together
All The Functions Related To Emergencies, Immigration, Border Security, And Antiterrorism Efforts
Fema - Federal Emergency Management Agency
- Agency Charged With Providing Assistance To Communities Hit By Natural Disasters; Mission Is To
Support Citizens And First Responders To Ensure That, As A Nation, Everyone Works Together To Build,
Sustain, And Improve The Capacity To Prepare For, Protect Against, Respond To, Recover From, And
Mitigate All Hazards
Disaster Management Stages
1. Prevention
2. Preparedness
3. Response
4. Recovery