Emergency Preparedness Flashcards

What is 'go bag' or 'bug-out bag' primarily used for?

Answer: Quickly evacuating with essential supplies for 72 hours

A go bag is a pre-packed kit with essential supplies designed to support a person for approximately 72 hours during an evacuation.

What is the primary purpose of the Incident Command System (ICS)?

Answer: To provide a standardized command structure for emergency response

ICS provides a standardized, hierarchical command structure that allows multiple agencies to coordinate emergency response effectively.

During a power outage lasting more than four hours, which of the following refrigerated foods should be discarded?

Answer: Meat, poultry, and seafood

Meat, poultry, and seafood should be discarded after a power outage of four hours or more because they reach unsafe temperatures quickly.

What should you do FIRST if a coworker suffers a severe allergic reaction and loses consciousness?

Answer: Call 911 immediately

Calling 911 is the immediate priority for anaphylaxis with loss of consciousness, as this is a life-threatening emergency requiring advanced medical care.

In a multiple-casualty incident, what does triaging victims help responders determine?

Answer: Who needs immediate treatment versus who can wait

Triage helps responders prioritize treatment by quickly categorizing casualties according to the severity of their injuries.

Which color tag in the START triage system indicates a victim is deceased or has unsurvivable injuries?

Answer: Black

Black tags in the START triage system are used to identify victims who are deceased or whose injuries are so severe that survival is unlikely even with care.

What is the recommended action when you hear a tornado warning while inside a building?

Answer: Move to the lowest floor interior room away from windows

The safest location during a tornado is on the lowest floor in a small, interior room away from windows, such as a bathroom or closet.