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What is the primary characteristic of an emergency?
What is the primary characteristic of an emergency?
- It can be mitigated easily
- It requires long-term planning and management
- It is always self-evident
- It poses an immediate risk to health, life, property, or environment (correct)
Who is usually responsible for emergency planning and management?
Who is usually responsible for emergency planning and management?
- Government agencies (correct)
- International agencies
- Non-governmental organizations
- Private corporations
What may agencies be able to offer in situations where mitigation is not possible?
What may agencies be able to offer in situations where mitigation is not possible?
- Long-term preventive measures
- Financial compensation for the affected
- Rebuilding assistance
- Palliative care for the aftermath (correct)
How is the definition of an emergency and the procedures used typically determined?
How is the definition of an emergency and the procedures used typically determined?
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What is required for an incident to be considered an emergency?
What is required for an incident to be considered an emergency?
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