6 Questions
Which of the following is NOT considered one of the core emergency services mentioned in the text?
Environmental Protection Agency
According to the United Nations Disaster Relief Organization (UNDRO), what is considered a 'disaster'?
An event that exceeds a community's ability to cope on its own
What is the most significant aspect of a disaster according to the United Nations Disaster Relief Organization (UNDRO)?
It interrupts the normal function of a community
Which organization defines a disaster as a serious disruption of the functioning of a society?
United Nations Disaster Relief Organization (UNDRO)
What happens when the forces of a hazard exceed the ability of a community to cope on its own?
A natural disaster occurs
What kind of incidents are considered as disasters according to the text?
Incidents causing destruction and devastation beyond local resources
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