Author Question: Which of the following groups lists a level of national alertness in the United States, from the ... (Read 52 times)

Chloeellawright · **on:** Jul 7, 2018

Which of the following groups lists a level of national alertness in the United States, from the lowest to the highest level of alertness?

a. Blue, Green, Orange, Yellow, Red
b. Green, Blue, Yellow, Orange, Red
c. Red, Yellow, Orange, Green, Blue
d. Yellow, Blue, Green, Red, Orange

Question 2

An all-hazards command center should ____.

a. Facilitate planning meetings
b. Provide a place for the commander to sleep
c. Be operated by an emergency room triage nurse
d. Be located near the security department

ebonylittles · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 7, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
The level of national alertness as mandated by the U.S. Homeland Security Advisory System is Low = Green, Guarded = Blue, Elevated = Yellow, High = Orange, Severe = Red (The White House, 2002).

Answer to Question 2

D
The command center usually is located near the security department and is commanded by the administrator on call, along with the chief nurse officer, emergency departmentair care medical director, and safety and security director.