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Which of the following is NOT considered one of the core emergency services mentioned in the text?
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'?
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)?
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?
Which organization defines a disaster as a serious disruption of the functioning of a society?
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What happens when the forces of a hazard exceed the ability of a community to cope on its own?
What happens when the forces of a hazard exceed the ability of a community to cope on its own?
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What kind of incidents are considered as disasters according to the text?
What kind of incidents are considered as disasters according to the text?
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