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Emergency Preparedness
Questions in this category should focus on planning for the eventuality of fires, natural disasters and other emergencies.
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The Incident Commanders within the Unified Command?
The Incident Commanders within the Unified Command are responsible for managing and coordinating the response efforts during an incident. They work together to make decisions, allocate resources, and ensure effective communication among all involved agencies and organizations. The Incident Commanders may come from different agencies or jurisdictions, but they work collaboratively to prioritize the safety and well-being of the responders and the public.
How should people prepare for a hurricane?
Hurricane preparedness is similar to preparation for other natural disasters. Keep a stock of the following:
- Cash
- food - three to five days worth per person, in cans or jars.
- water - half gallon to a gallon per person for three to five days.
- clothing, with sturdy shoes.
- Flashlights
- Batteries
- first aid kit
- blankets
Individual preparation will also depend on the structure in which you will shelter.
If your shelter is twenty feel or less above sea level, or if the structure is wooden, make evacuation plans and keep the fuel level of your vehicle above half a tank at all times. Install hurricane shutters over windows, or purchase plywood to install before the storm. Tape all windows diagonally with fiber or electrical tape.
An individual assuming the role of the Deputy Incident Commander must:?
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How does habitat destruction happen?
the main causes of habitat destruction are logging, overfishing, hunting and clearing areas.
there are a lot more than this but it is hard to say all of them so those are the major ones.
What are three personal safety issues when working with computer equipment?
well, there are many differant ways to keep yourself safe such as on emails for not sharing any details and having a protected computer or laptop. The most common problems come from mabey some friends that came over, they accidently see your details. Be shure that you are protected even at your own room from anybody.
What is the joint information system in NIMS?
The Joint Information System is the framework for organizing, integrating, and coordinating the delivery of public information.
The Joint Information System is an emergency management system for the United States. It is designed to coordinate emergency preparedness in the event of one.
What happens when you use a flashlight in outer space?
The currents flow through the torch and we get light from the torch
How did the flashlight help mankind?
- Helps to see in the dark.
- Helps when working in dark places such as underground and sewers.
- Helps with searching for things or people in the dark.
- Allowed people to travel more safely at night.
- They can also be used to attract the attention of people, vehicles, boats/ships and aircraft in an emergency.
- They can be used to communicate in morse code.
Who makes the best flashlight?
maglight or flashtorch flassh torch is better in brightness it can burn stuff but its realy expensive and mag light can be runover by a semi and not even scratch the paint (ok mabey the paint but it would pop the tire and the light would be just fine)
What energy is being emitted from a flashlight?
The chemical energy stored in batteries gets transformed sets into electrical energy through the wires. This then gets transformed into light energy that you see.
Why does your pee shoot sideways?
I hate when I am in my bathroom and then my pee decides to shoot sideways! Why does it do this?? It really sucks that i have to clean my pee off the walls and/or floor. Thats a janitors job! Thats why i pee on the floor and walls at school and restraunts on days when I'm mad!
How many beds are inside an emergency room?
Fewer than 1,700 hospital emergency departments remain in the US. This is down from 5,000 in 2002. However, there are 9,300 walk-in, stand-alone urgent care centers in the US.
What is the number for poison control in the US?
For a poison emergency in the U.S. call
1-800-222-1222
This is the number to the American Association of Poison Control Centers. This toll-free number will help you reach the poison control center in your state.
For emergencies, you should notify the recipient of the call if you are using a phone with an out-of-state area code.
If your child or the patient has collapsed or is not breathing, call 911.
You can contact the American Association of Poison Control Centers if you have any questions about poisoning or poison prevention. It does NOT need to be an emergency. You can call for any reason, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
When administering a nerve agent you should hold the injector in place at the injection site for?
Hold the injector in place for 10 seconds.
Where can you find resources for the Emergency Preparedness merit badge?
The purpose of the merit badge is to allow you to explore and understand the subject. In order to complete the merit badge you need to do some research. Resources are:
- The merit badge pamphlet
- Your merit badge counselor
- Your school teachers
- Your school or community library
- The BSA website at Scouting.org[linked]
- MeritBadge.org[linked]
Check for both a brachial pulse and carotid pulse. If pulse is present, assist ventilation. If no pulse is present, continue CPR until help arrives, the victim regains consciousness or you physically cannot perform CPR any longer. Also note if you are acting as a certified individual (First responder, EMT-B, EMT-I, EMT-P, RN, MD) You may only pass off CPR and management of the patient to someone of an equal or higher certification level.
Administer the CANA last (after the use of up to the 3 sets of two autoinjectors) to minimize convulsions in the casualty.
How long can an ATTNA or cana auto injection be held into place to treat a nerve agent exposure?
10 seconds
Why is it important to have Bandage in a First aid kit?
This is important for 2 main reasons:
1.) To stop blood loss.
2.) To prevent infection.
Another reason is that the wound/cut can be covered up and therefore it looks neater.
What might happen if you touch the victim when AED is delivering a shock?
If you touch the victim while an AED is delivering a shock, you too will receive a shock.
Can you use a child AED for an adult?
You can however the real question would be if it will be enough energy to resuscitate an adult. Chances are probably not. The AED should have both of the sizes of pads inside of it. If not then it needs to be serviced by the Manufacturer.
