Disaster Response 2017 Flashcards

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What is Level I in disaster response?

A

minor to moderate levels of disaster
local resources can handle this

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What is Level II in disaster response?

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moderate to severe levels of disaster
local resources are not adequate
mutual aid required locally or statewide
local emergency usually proclaimed
State of emergency proclaimed by Governor

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What is Level III in disaster response?

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severe to catastrophic levels of disaster
extensive state and federal aid required
proclamation of local emergency
Governors proclaim state of emergency
Presidential declaration of emergency

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What are the state offices of emergency services?

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OES
lead agency for state level of emergency planning, coordination, and operations
responsibilities include allocate, receipt, or integrate federal or out-of-state resources, maintain liaison with federal or out-of-state agencies, ensure current knowledge of resources

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What is teh emergency operations centers?

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individual local governments may coordinate and run their own emergency operations along with state at designated EOC
main function is to direct, manage, and coordinate emergency operations at a local level
in most cases, state/federal disaster operations will take the lead due to abilities to secure/manage outside resources

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What is the disinfection process for water during an emergency?

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use household bleach, add certain amount and wait 30 mins prior to use

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How much bleach do you add to 1 quart of water?

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2 drops
cloudy - 4 drops

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How much bleach do you add to one gallon of water?

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8 drops
cloudy - 16 drops

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How much bleach do you add to five gallons of water?

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1/2 tsp
cloudy - 1 tsp

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