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Emergency Services and Disaster Management Quiz

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According to the United Nations Disaster Relief Organization (UNDRO), what is a disaster?

A serious disruption of the functioning of a society, exceeding the society's ability to cope using its own resources (correct)

A minor inconvenience causing temporary disruption

An unexpected event with minimal impact

Any natural or human made incident that causes destruction and devastation that can be relieved without assistance

What happens when the forces of a hazard exceed the ability of a community to cope on its own?

The hazard becomes less severe

The community becomes more resilient

A disaster occurs (correct)

The community adapts quickly to the hazard

What are the three core emergency services mentioned in the text?

Police (correct)

Customs and Border Protection

Coast Guard

Military

What are the characteristics of a disaster as per the United Nations Disaster Relief Organization (UNDRO)?

Serious disruption of the functioning of a society, exceeding the society's ability to cope using its own resources Signup and view all the answers

What is the main effect of a disaster on a community?

Disruption of normal community function Signup and view all the answers

Which organization defines a disaster as a serious disruption of the functioning of society, causing widespread human, material, or environmental losses?

United Nations Disaster Relief Organization (UNDRO) Signup and view all the answers

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Disaster Definition and Effects

A disaster is a serious disruption of the functioning of society, causing widespread human, material, or environmental losses, as defined by the United Nations Disaster Relief Organization (UNDRO).
When the forces of a hazard exceed the ability of a community to cope on its own, a disaster occurs.

Characteristics of a Disaster

A disaster involves a serious disruption of the functioning of society.
It causes widespread human, material, or environmental losses.
A disaster exceeds the ability of a community to cope on its own.

Core Emergency Services

Three core emergency services are mentioned in the text, but they are not specified by name.
Further information is needed to identify these services.

Disaster Impact

The main effect of a disaster on a community is widespread human, material, or environmental losses.
A disaster can seriously disrupt the functioning of society.

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Test your knowledge about emergency services, disaster management, and administrative support during emergencies. Learn about the core emergency services and the concept of disasters.