Disaster Preparedness
How many days of emergency supplies should every household have?
At least 3 days
Who is in charge of a CERT incident?
Incident Commander/Team Leader
What are the three life-threatening conditions?
Airway, bleeding, shock
Name one common emotional reaction after a disaster.
Fear, anger, anxiety, confusion, sadness
What are the three actions in an active shooter situation?
Run, Hide, Fight
Name one item every emergency kit should contain besides food and water.
Flashlight, radio, batteries, first aid kit, whistle, etc.
Which ICS section provides people, supplies, and equipment?
Logistics
What does RPM stand for?
Respirations, Perfusion, Mental Status
Name one way to reduce stress during a deployment.
Hydrate, eat, rest, rotate, talk
Name one sign that a package may be suspicious.
Strange odor, leaking, excessive postage, no return address, wires, etc.
Why should every family have an out-of-state contact?
Local phone lines may be overloaded.
What is the main purpose of ICS?
To organize people and resources during an incident
A patient has a respiratory rate of 22, good perfusion, follows commands, but cannot walk because of a fractured leg. What color?
Yellow
What is one way to support a disaster survivor emotionally?
Listen calmly, reassure, don't make false promises
If police arrive during an active shooter incident, what should you do?
Follow all instructions immediately and keep your hands visible
What document should every family create before a disaster?
Family disaster (communications) plan
Why does ICS use a clear chain of command?
To avoid confusion and improve communication
If a patient is not breathing, what is your first action?
Open the airway
What is one thing you should not say to a disaster survivor?
"I know exactly how you feel," "Everything will be okay," etc.
What does CBRNE stand for?
Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosive
Name one example of hazard mitigation.
Strap water heater, secure bookshelves, etc.
Name the four ICS sections.
Operations, Planning, Logistics, Finance/Administration
What are the three types of bleeding?
Capillary, venous, arterial
Your teammate becomes unusually quiet, forgets simple tasks, and seems overwhelmed. What should you do?
Check in, notify the Team Leader, encourage a break, provide support
What is one goal of terrorism besides causing physical damage?
Create fear, panic, or disruption