Emergency Preparedness
Apply direct pressure to the wound
What is the most effective method to stop bleeding?
the Buddy System
What system is required by any NET member conducting search and rescue operations to ensure personal safety?
Register for Public Alerts, follow the City on social media
What is best way to stay informed of emergencies in Portland Metro Area?
Do the most good, for the most people, with limited resources
What is the basic rule/ideology of a CERT/NET program?
To sort
What does triage mean in French?
Which water-born disease is most common after disasters worldwide?
What is cholera?
*an earthquake
*flood
*ice storm
*wild fire
What is a possible natural disaster most likely to impact the Portland Metro Area?
2) make a Plan
What are the three steps to emergency preparedness that PBEM recommends? 1) have a kit 2____, and 3) Be Informed.
Walking wounded
What type of disaster victim will be an asset in response and able to assist in the rescue and treating of other victims?
Heat, oxygen, and fuel
What are the three elements of fire?
Search in progress.
What does a single slash"/" on a search marking mean?
Texting, social media, or an out of state contact
What is the recommended way to communicate with your family immediately following a disaster?
Saturated, loose, sandy soils; warning signs include water bubbling, ground fissures, tilting structures or sinking.
What are the conditions and warning signs of liquification.?
in the car
Where should emergency preparedness supplies be stored? In the home, at work, and _____?
Wood, because it talks to us (creaks)
What material does the Portland Fire and rescue use in shoring and cribbing operations, and why?
Microchipping and have medications, carriers, food, water, and waste bags
What are some steps to preparing your pets for emergencies?
Active NET team definition
Who is an active NET team has no fewer than 5 members in Good Standing.