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xroflmao

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Which statement accurately describes how water can be rendered safe for drinking in the event of a disruption of service? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Allow water to sit for 24 hours before us-ing.
  b. Boil water for 3 to 5 minutes.
  c. Add 1 mL (16 drops) of household bleach to a gallon of water and let it stand for 30 minutes.
  d. Drain water from hot water heaters.
  e. Pour water through several layers of cot-ton towels.

Question 2

Local civil defense courses on disaster preparedness explain the roles of which people/entities? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. State government
  b. Federal government
  c. Law enforcement agencies
  d. Individual service agencies
  e. Nurse as a volunteer



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morganmarie791

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Answer to Question 1

B, C, D
Water can be rendered safe for drinking by boiling, treating with household bleach, or removing from hot water heaters or commode tanks. Allowing water to sit for 24 hours or pouring water through layers of cotton towels does not adequately render the water safe to drink.

Answer to Question 2

A, B, C, D, E
Civil defense courses should explain the role of all of these participants.




xroflmao

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
:D TYSM


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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