Emergency Preparedness Flashcards
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What is the primary function of an Emergency Operations Center (EOC)?
Answer: To coordinate information, resources, and decision-making for emergency response away from the incident site
An EOC is an off-site coordination hub where senior officials manage strategic decisions, resource allocation, and inter-agency communication without being at the incident scene.
Under OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.38, which of the following workplaces is EXEMPT from requiring a written Emergency Action Plan?
Answer: A workplace with 10 or fewer employees where the plan can be communicated orally
OSHA allows workplaces with 10 or fewer employees to communicate their Emergency Action Plan orally rather than in writing, exempting them from the written plan requirement.
In mass casualty triage, what color tag is assigned to victims who are deceased or have unsurvivable injuries?
Answer: Black
Black tags are assigned to deceased victims or those with injuries so severe that survival is unlikely even with immediate medical care, to prioritize scarce resources for survivable cases.
What is the purpose of the National Incident Management System (NIMS)?
Answer: To provide a consistent nationwide framework enabling all levels of government and organizations to work together during incidents
NIMS provides a standardized framework that enables government entities, NGOs, and the private sector to coordinate seamlessly across all phases of incident management.
When responding to a chemical spill in the workplace, what should be the FIRST priority of non-emergency personnel?
Answer: Evacuate the immediate area and alert emergency responders
The immediate priority for untrained personnel is to evacuate the affected area and alert trained emergency responders or the hazmat team rather than attempting intervention.
What does the term 'Recovery' encompass in the four phases of emergency management?
Answer: Short- and long-term efforts to restore community and organizational functions after a disaster
The Recovery phase includes activities to restore infrastructure, services, and community well-being, ranging from immediate debris removal to long-term economic and psychological rebuilding.
Which communication method is MOST reliable when conventional phone infrastructure fails during a major disaster?
Answer: Amateur (ham) radio and satellite communications
Amateur radio and satellite communication systems operate independently of ground-based infrastructure, making them the most reliable alternatives when cell towers and landlines are damaged or overloaded.