Disaster Psychology
Name at least three ways you can reduce stress
GET ENOUGH SLEEP
EXERCISE REGULARLY
EAT A BALANCE DIET
Message 10-20 transmitted
CERT Uses plain speak not 10 codes?
The goal of search and Rescue
Rescue the greatest number in the shortest amount of time.
Get walking wounded out first
keep rescuers and survivors safe
Recommended Go Bag locations
Home, Office, Vehicles.
Three killers
What are bleeding, not breathing, and shock?
What are the Phases of a Crisis
Impact , Inventory, Rescue, Recovery
Acknowledgement
Message Received.
Three types of Structural Voids
Pancake Void
"V" Void
Lean-to Void
Two most important items to be prepared every day for an evacuation
Having gas in the car and cash in the form of small bills.
Your first actions when addressing a life threatening injury/condition?
What is call 911/radio in with location, situation, and request assistance?
Name Five Psychological Symptoms of Trauma
Irritability or Anger, Mood Swings, Self Blame, Isolation and Withdrawal, Fear of Occurrence, Sadness, Depression, Grief, Relationship Problems, Feeling Helpless
First actions when issued
What is check the battery and test the radio?
What information is found on "Search Marking" on a building
Date,
Time In/Out,
CERT/Team ID,
Area Searched
Survivors
Items containing cellulose fibers
Paper towels, Toilet Paper, Tissues, Cash, Important papers
If you come upon an unconscious individual you should..
What is check for significant bleeding, heartbeat, and breathing?
Name Five Physiological Symptoms of Trauma
Loss of Appetite, Headache or Chest Pains, Diarrhea, Hyperactivity, Drug consumption, Nightmares, Insomnia, Fatigue
Procedure for transmitting sensitive/confidential messages
What is request recipient to call your cell or face to face?
Search Methodology (how do you search a building)
Bottom-up/Top down for multi-story dwellings
Right Wall/Left wall
Stop frequently to listen
Bin, basket, backpack, tote
Devices to contain/carry/transport your preparedness kit.
Arterial, veinous, and capillary
What are types of bleeding?
Name the Five 'F's"
FREEZE, FLIGHT, FIGHT, FRIGHT, FAINT
The first things you say when you are transmitting a message
What is "your name/position for intended recipient.
The minimum number of CERTs required to safely conduct an interior search
What is 3?
Important Papers
Phone Lists, Medical information, Insurance, Identification, financial, address lists of friends and relatives, meeting locations
D C A P B T L S
What are deformities, contusions, abrasions, punctures, burns, lacerations, and swelling