Emergency Services and Disaster Management Quiz
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Which of the following is NOT considered one of the core emergency services mentioned in the text?

  • Fire service
  • Emergency Medical Service (EMS)
  • Environmental Protection Agency (correct)
  • Police

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

  • A human-made incident causing destruction and devastation
  • Any event that disrupts the lives of people
  • An event that exceeds a community's ability to cope on its own (correct)
  • Any extreme event that affects the environment

    • What is the most significant aspect of a disaster according to the United Nations Disaster Relief Organization (UNDRO)?

  • It can be relived without assistance
  • It interrupts the normal function of a community (correct)
  • It affects the environment extensively
  • It only causes human losses

    • Which organization defines a disaster as a serious disruption of the functioning of a society?

    <p>United Nations Disaster Relief Organization (UNDRO)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>A natural disaster occurs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of incidents are considered as disasters according to the text?

    <p>Incidents causing destruction and devastation beyond local resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

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