chapter 36 Disaster Preparedness and Response

chapter 36 Disaster Preparedness and Response
________ is a catastrophic event that poses a large-scale risk to human life and
property.
a. Tornado
b. Disaster
c. Earthquake
d. Hurricane
Disaster
_________ is a localized emergency, such as a transportation accident,
explosion, or structural collapse, in which the number of victims overwhelms
local health care services.
a. A mass casualty event
b. A national incident
c. An emergency
d. None of the above
A mass casualty event
_________ or _________ disasters are unintentional events caused by human
activity, compounded by error or negligence.
a. Technology, chemical
b. Technological, industrial
c. War, technology
d. Chemical, war
Technological, industrial
Large-scale ___________ can occur where flammable materials are used in
manufacturing or in large storage facilities, including oil refineries, chemical
plants, and manufacturing facilities.
a. Radiation accident
b. Transportation accident
c. Hazardous material accident
d. Explosions
Explosions
____________ occur in similar conditions as explosions, with greater risk in
refineries and other locations where large amounts of hazardous materials are
stored or manufactured.
a. Transportation accidents
b. Radiation accidents
c. Explosions
d. Hazardous material accidents
Hazardous material accidents
_____________ such as the Fukushima nuclear crisis and Chernobyl are
uncommon but devastating to families and communities.
a. Radiation accidents
b. Transportation accidents
c. Hazardous material accidents
d. Explosions