Heat Wave
Katrina
Technological and Natural Disasters
Reactions
Response
100
What city did the Heat Wave take place in?
Chicago
100
Hurricane Katrina affected what major city?
New Orleans
100
This technological disaster occurred in 1989 with Pan Am Flight 103 in the UK.
Lockerbie Air Disaster
100
Elderly people are one of the first groups to register for disaster assistance.
False
100
What is the first paradigm?
Personal
200
In what year did the Heat Wave occur?
1995
200
Katrina affected which type of people the most?
Senior Citizens
200
This was found common among the characteristics of the elderly who were affected by the disasters both directly and indirectly.
Depression or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
200
During disasters, elderly are most likely to show signs of_______.
A. Happiness B. Irritability C. Content D. Excitement
200
What are the personal strategies?
educate the elderly
300
Who is the author of the Heat Wave?
Eric Klinenburg
300
About how many senior citizens did Katrina claim?
640
300
This epidemic increased the suicide rate of elderly citizens in the city of Hong Kong.
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)
300
A lack of _____ is one reason why elderly need special treatment.
A. Wisdom B. Mobility C. Life Insurance D. Energy
300
What is mitigation?
To lessen the disaster.
400
What is the ratio of seniors over the age of 85, that live alone?
1:2
400
What was the major cause of death among senior citizens?
drowning
400
How many elderly persons were involved in the bus accident that took place in 1998?
20
400
These formal aid sources are least likely to be used by the elderly.
FEMA or Red Cross
400
Name one of the community strategies.
Transportation Health Care Distribution Warning Design
500
Chicago was the national leader of homicides on 1998. How many homicides occurred in that year?
698
500
Who is the director of Homeland Security in New Orleans?
Terry Ebbert
500
This percentage of elderly had PTSD due to loss or injury to friends and family one year after the Lockerbie Air Disaster.
84 Percent
500
These people target senior citizens for their money.
frauds or con artist
500
What is the greatest resource?
Self Preparation
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