Emergency Preparedness Flashcards
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What is a 'continuity of operations plan' (COOP) designed to ensure for an organization?
Answer: That essential functions continue during and after a disruption
A COOP ensures that an organization's essential functions and operations continue with minimal interruption during and after an emergency or disaster.
What is the danger of using a generator indoors or in an attached garage during a power outage?
Answer: Risk of carbon monoxide poisoning
Generators produce carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless gas that can reach fatal concentrations indoors within minutes.
According to NSC guidance, which of the following actions should you take BEFORE an earthquake if you live in a seismically active area?
Answer: Secure heavy furniture and appliances to walls
Securing heavy furniture, water heaters, and appliances to walls prevents them from tipping and causing injuries during earthquake shaking.
What is the correct Drop, Cover, and Hold On technique during an earthquake?
Answer: Drop to hands and knees, get under sturdy furniture, hold on until shaking stops
Drop, Cover, and Hold On means getting on hands and knees, taking shelter under a sturdy desk or table, and holding on until shaking stops to protect against falling objects.
Which government-issued system assigns severity levels to weather threats using a five-tier color-coded scale?
Answer: NOAA Storm Prediction Center Outlook
The NOAA Storm Prediction Center uses a five-tier color-coded outlook (marginal through high) to communicate severe weather threat levels to the public.
What is the role of a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) member?
Answer: To support professional responders and assist neighbors with basic disaster response skills
CERT members are trained volunteers who support professional responders by performing basic rescue, first aid, and fire suppression until help arrives.
What is the primary reason emergency managers recommend having a physical copy of important documents in your emergency kit?
Answer: Power outages and damaged infrastructure can make electronic access impossible
During major disasters, power outages and damaged cell towers or internet infrastructure can prevent access to digital documents when they are most needed.