Prepping communities: Natural Disasters Flashcards
What are the characteristics of natural disasters?
Occur annually throughout US, common cause of disaster related deaths and injuries,costs billions per events, reinforce importance of all hazards approach to disasters
What should be done in detection in a natural disaster?
Possible mitigation with early detection, early threat ID and scientific tracking, sirens and media releases
What are the two most important factors in decreasing mortality for tornadoes?
Advanced warning and shelter access
For incident management in a natural disaster what is should be done in finance?
Local, state and federal agreements, and financial responsibilities defined, establish pre-event purchases
In a natural disaster, what part of planning do in incident command?
Potential disruption of local infrastructure
What could happen during operations in incident management?
Communications may be disrupted
Vital healthcare facilities may be damaged or nonfunctional
What does incident management involve?
Maybe the highest level of governmental leadership
Involves effective communication to the general population through the media
What is involved during safety and security in a natural disaster?
Secure to enter, detect life in dangerous conditions vs duty to perform, safety status may change
What safety statues changes during rising water?
Impedes vehicle controle (6 in = no steering; 2 ft = wash away cars)
DO NOT enter rising water
What is the natural disaster leading cause of death in the US?
Flash floods
What are the challenges to hospitals and surge capacity facilities?
Volume of people, staff notification and ID, ingress/egress routes established, media coverage of events, accuracy of info
What is the first priority of assess hazards?
Yourself and you team
What are some consideration that must be made when assessing hazards?
Evolving hazards, hazardous materials, environmental tress, human and animal waste management, contaminated water/food
In support, what logistic challenges may occur due to natural disaster?
Transportation access, personnel notification, accurate estimate of needs, delay in ordering or shipments
What does casualty survival depend on?
Local preparedness and response
