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What does a tornado watch signify?
What does a tornado watch signify?
- Tornado formation is imminent.
- Tornado formation is possible or likely due to atmospheric conditions. (correct)
- The tornado has touched down.
- A tornado has been visually sighted.
Why do some individuals expect the police to protect their property while they are away from home?
Why do some individuals expect the police to protect their property while they are away from home?
- Because they believe the police will be aware of their absence.
- Due to a common misconception about the duty of law enforcement during emergencies. (correct)
- Because they have informed the police in advance about their absence.
- Because the police are legally obligated to protect all properties at all times.
What is an important consideration for first responders when dealing with armed individuals during an emergency?
What is an important consideration for first responders when dealing with armed individuals during an emergency?
- Having clear policies and training on engaging with lawfully armed persons. (correct)
- Using excessive force to ensure security.
- Ignoring armed individuals to focus on other tasks.
- Acting aggressively towards all individuals for safety.
What does it mean when a jurisdiction is said to be 'well prepared'?
What does it mean when a jurisdiction is said to be 'well prepared'?
During a tornado watch, atmospheric conditions indicate that a tornado has been sighted visually or on radar.
During a tornado watch, atmospheric conditions indicate that a tornado has been sighted visually or on radar.
Those who are not under mandatory evacuation orders may still have expectations that police will protect their property left behind.
Those who are not under mandatory evacuation orders may still have expectations that police will protect their property left behind.
First responders should always act with good sense when dealing with armed individuals during an emergency.
First responders should always act with good sense when dealing with armed individuals during an emergency.
Tornado warnings are issued by the National Weather Service when a tornado has been spotted visually or on radar.
Tornado warnings are issued by the National Weather Service when a tornado has been spotted visually or on radar.
Mobile command centers in well-prepared jurisdictions must include feeding, sleeping, and other essential facilities for their personnel.
Mobile command centers in well-prepared jurisdictions must include feeding, sleeping, and other essential facilities for their personnel.
What are the main challenges faced by first responders when dealing with armed individuals during an emergency?
What are the main challenges faced by first responders when dealing with armed individuals during an emergency?
Why is it important for emergency stations to have reliable sources of water and shower facilities?
Why is it important for emergency stations to have reliable sources of water and shower facilities?
What distinguishes tornadoes from hurricanes in terms of warning time and preparation?
What distinguishes tornadoes from hurricanes in terms of warning time and preparation?
What is the role of storm spotters during a tornado watch, and who typically fulfills this role?
What is the role of storm spotters during a tornado watch, and who typically fulfills this role?
Why is it challenging for jurisdictions to function without their physical facilities during emergencies?
Why is it challenging for jurisdictions to function without their physical facilities during emergencies?
What can happen if a person fails to complete a course of antibiotics?
What can happen if a person fails to complete a course of antibiotics?
Why is it particularly concerning for first responders to have physical contact with homeless individuals and drug addicts?
Why is it particularly concerning for first responders to have physical contact with homeless individuals and drug addicts?
What is one consequence of the ongoing development of ever more powerful antibiotics due to antibiotic resistance?
What is one consequence of the ongoing development of ever more powerful antibiotics due to antibiotic resistance?
How does failing to complete a prescription impact the development of new antibiotics?
How does failing to complete a prescription impact the development of new antibiotics?
Why is it crucial for individuals to complete the entire course of antibiotics prescribed?
Why is it crucial for individuals to complete the entire course of antibiotics prescribed?
Failing to complete a prescription of antibiotics can lead to bacteria building a resistance to the antibiotic.
Failing to complete a prescription of antibiotics can lead to bacteria building a resistance to the antibiotic.
First responders are less likely to have physical contact with homeless individuals and drug addicts.
First responders are less likely to have physical contact with homeless individuals and drug addicts.
Antibiotic resistance only affects homeless people who fail to complete their antibiotic prescriptions.
Antibiotic resistance only affects homeless people who fail to complete their antibiotic prescriptions.
A consequence of antibiotic resistance is the need for the ongoing development of less powerful antibiotics.
A consequence of antibiotic resistance is the need for the ongoing development of less powerful antibiotics.
First responders may end up on intravenous antibiotics or facing amputation due to exposure to antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria.
First responders may end up on intravenous antibiotics or facing amputation due to exposure to antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria.
Why is it important for individuals to complete the entire course of antibiotics prescribed?
Why is it important for individuals to complete the entire course of antibiotics prescribed?
What is one consequence of the ongoing development of ever more powerful antibiotics due to antibiotic resistance?
What is one consequence of the ongoing development of ever more powerful antibiotics due to antibiotic resistance?
Why is it particularly concerning for first responders to have physical contact with homeless individuals and drug addicts?
Why is it particularly concerning for first responders to have physical contact with homeless individuals and drug addicts?
What can happen if a person fails to complete a course of antibiotics?
What can happen if a person fails to complete a course of antibiotics?
What distinguishes tornado warnings from tornado watches in terms of issuance?
What distinguishes tornado warnings from tornado watches in terms of issuance?
Why are antibiotics ineffective against viruses?
Why are antibiotics ineffective against viruses?
What is a major concern regarding the susceptibility of urban populations to viral infections?
What is a major concern regarding the susceptibility of urban populations to viral infections?
Why is the role of first responders limited during outbreaks of viruses?
Why is the role of first responders limited during outbreaks of viruses?
What is one of the primary duties of law enforcement during a virus outbreak?
What is one of the primary duties of law enforcement during a virus outbreak?
Why is cooperation among different agencies and organizations critical to public safety during catastrophic events?
Why is cooperation among different agencies and organizations critical to public safety during catastrophic events?
First responders have a significant role in criminal investigations during outbreaks of viruses.
First responders have a significant role in criminal investigations during outbreaks of viruses.
Cooperation among agencies and organizations is not deemed important for public safety during catastrophic events.
Cooperation among agencies and organizations is not deemed important for public safety during catastrophic events.
During outbreaks of viruses, EMS personnel focus on providing immediate care to stabilize the most severely ill patients.
During outbreaks of viruses, EMS personnel focus on providing immediate care to stabilize the most severely ill patients.
Law enforcement's role during a virus outbreak is limited to enforcing quarantine orders and transporting medical personnel.
Law enforcement's role during a virus outbreak is limited to enforcing quarantine orders and transporting medical personnel.
Training and planning for response to catastrophic events do not need to be constantly updated and improved according to the text.
Training and planning for response to catastrophic events do not need to be constantly updated and improved according to the text.
What are the main limitations of first responders during outbreaks of viruses?
What are the main limitations of first responders during outbreaks of viruses?
Why is cooperation among agencies and organizations crucial during catastrophic events?
Why is cooperation among agencies and organizations crucial during catastrophic events?
What is the role of law enforcement during virus outbreaks?
What is the role of law enforcement during virus outbreaks?
Why is completing the entire course of antibiotics prescribed important?
Why is completing the entire course of antibiotics prescribed important?
What are the challenges faced by urban populations in terms of susceptibility to viral infections?
What are the challenges faced by urban populations in terms of susceptibility to viral infections?
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Study Notes
- Mass causality events discussed: severe weather events, earthquakes, outbreaks/epidemics, and some fires
- Role of law enforcement narrowed to first response in natural disasters
- Natural disasters may serve as cover for criminal activity, but frequency and extent unknown
- Looting and insurance fraud post-disaster have limited research
- Looting prevention planning and training necessary for law enforcement
- Hurricanes discussed as homeland security emergencies
- Hurricanes are rotating low-pressure weather systems with organized thunderstorms
- Form over warm tropical or subtropical waters, with hurricane season being June 1 to November 30
- Major causes of flooding and damage: storm surge, wind-driven heavy rains, and sustained high winds
- Hurricanes consist of eye, eye wall, and rain bands
- Eye: large area with light winds and partly cloudy or clear skies
- Eye wall: high winds and torrential rainfall
- Rain bands: outer clouds, thunderstorms, and tornados
- Tropical depression to hurricane progression: tropical depression, tropical storm, hurricane
- Predicting landfall challenges: changing speeds and directions
- First responders need to prepare for power outages, flooding, high winds, and chaos
- Staging areas for personnel and material required for several weeks of emergency response
- Communication and evacuation planning subjects of next chapter
- Governors may activate emergency plans with National Guard and mandatory evacuations
- Last-minute evacuation orders, responsibility for evacuation falls on local first responders
- Evacuation centers provide shelter, food, and basic needs for large numbers of people for several weeks
- Potential for moving over a million people during a short period.
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