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Which of the following are goals of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Prevention of terrorist attacks
  b. Response to disasters
  c. Recovery from disasters
  d. Coordination of efforts among agencies

Question 2

How is a disaster best defined?
 
  a. Any event or situation that results in multiple casualties and/or deaths
  b. A catastrophic and/or destructive event that disrupts normal functioning
  c. An industrial accident and unplanned release of nuclear waste
  d. An event that results in human casualties that overwhelm available health care resources



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Answer to Question 1

A, D
The DHS focuses on efforts to prevent terrorist attacks and coordination of efforts of multiple agencies to maintain the safety of the United States.

Answer to Question 2

B
A disaster is defined as a catastrophic and/or destructive event that disrupts normal functioning; it may include any anticipated or unexpected event whose effects lead to significant destruction and/or adverse consequences. Any event or situation that results in multiple casualties and/or deaths is called a mass casualty incident (MCI). An industrial accident with unplanned release of nuclear waste is classified as a technological disaster. A medical disaster is a catastrophic event that results in human casualties that overwhelm available health care resources.




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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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