Emergency Preparedness
The proper amount of water to store for an emergency.
What is a gallon of water per day?
Heat, oxygen & fuel
What are the 3 elements of fire?
Airway obstruction, bleeding & shock
What are the 3 killers?
In a bio waste trash can or marked ziploc bag
Where do you dispose of your used gloves?
Through texting or calling an out of state contact
What is the recommended way to communicate with your family immediately following a disaster?
The Buddy System
What system is required by any CERT member conducting fire safety and light search and rescue operations to ensure personal safety?
Applying direct pressure to the wound
What is the most effective method to stop a bleed?
A stop sign
What does an NFPA 704 hazmat diamond represent to us?
5 to 14 days
What is the amount of days people should plan to be on their own for following a disaster?
Pull, Aim, Squeeze & Sweep
What does PASS stand for?
1) Walking Wounded
2) Delayed
3) Immediate
4) Deceased
What are the four medical triage categories?
Incident Commander (IC)
What is the title of the person in charge of ERT operations during a disaster?
Your car
What is one of the 3 locations you should keep an emergency preparedness kit at?
A heavily damaged building
What is a type of building we should never enter, even if there are people inside?
30-2-Can Do
What is the mnemonic to test if someone is in shock?
Self deploy
What is something you should never do?
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
What is something I should always wear when responding to a disaster?
Size up
What is the evaluation process that must be used (and repeated often) when conducting ERT operations?
Introduce yourself
What is the first thing you should always do when you encounter a victim?
A walking wounded
Who has no to minor wounds and can assist you in the treatment of other victims?