agencies to mitigate, plan, and prepare for a large 9.0 earthquake to strike the Cascadia subduction zone just off the coast of Washington, Oregon, and California. Portland is particularly susceptible not only to not only an earthquake but other natural hazards including major storms, volcanic activity, flooding, and landslides to name just a few. Portland Oregon is also a hotbed for human-made disasters such as international terrorist attacks, cyber-attacks, and attacks from extremist groups. The vast array
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more and more hazards that we are faced with on a daily basis. The difference between the hazards is fairly easy to separate because each has their own unique story behind them. First responders are charged with responding to these hazards however depending on the wrong place wrong time scenario an ordinary person could also be in the position to respond or worse were part of one. The first difference is the research that exists to deal with terrorism hazard versus a traditional hazard [1]. A natural
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Heart Hospital Hazard Mitigation Plan Hazard Vulnerability Mitigation Strategy Plan Version 1 – February 1, 2010 Heart Hospital Hazard Mitigation Plan Table of Contents I. Introduction……………………………………………… 3 A. Purpose of the Plan B. Methodology C. AZHH Background II. Risk Assessment Findings A. Hazard Identification B. Profile of Hazard Events C. Vulnerability of Assessments III. Mitigation Goals, Objectives
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This chapter presents literature reviews related to the “An Assessment on the Job Preparedness and Psychosocial Well Being among Fire Fighters working in the Province of Batangas”. Literature and studies presented in this chapter contains information, concepts, theories and findings that are contributory and fitting for the selection and development of the theoretical framework of the study.This reveals the critical importance of psychosocial wellness in maintaining or improving the job preparedness
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The word disaster implies a sudden overwhelming and unforeseen event. At the household level, a disaster could result in a major illness, death, a substantial economic or social misfortune. At the community level, it could be a flood, a fire, a collapse of buildings in an earthquake, the destruction of livelihoods, an epidemic or displacement through conflict. When occurring at district or provincial level, a large number of people can be affected. Most disasters result in the inability of those
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more so than adults. Risk factors are conditions that increase the likelihood that youth will expose themselves to danger. Protective factors are safeguards that promote resiliency and enhance a young person’s ability to resist risks or hazards and make good decisions. Like risk factors, protective factors can exist in and be addressed by individuals, families, communities, and institutions. The greater the intensity or number of risk factors, the greater the likelihood that youth will engage
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Planning Before Teaching The community health nurse would first need to assess the area. Learn what areas are at the highest risk for hurricanes and what areas are closest to the many military bases. The nurse would need to become familiar with the area’s current evacuation plan and safe-zone areas. The nurse would need to learn about the warning alerts that may be used in the area and the emergency numbers or radio stations that provide updated information. The nurse would need to prepare information
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Vulnerabilities/Weaknesses When looking at the companies vulnerabilities and weaknesses there are certain aspects to consider. “One aspect of analyzing a customer’s business goals is the process of analyzing vulnerabilities related to disasters and the impact on business operations.” (Oppenheimer, 2011, p. 13) By doing this you will determine what areas of Riordan’s network and services are critical to their business operations and where they are specifically located at, and how better to protect
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Emergency Response 18 4.2 Controllable Release 19 4.3 Injury and illness 19 Preface The nature of the tasks being undertaken at the Ballistics Unit of the Institute of Forensic Science and Legal Medicine presents a number of hazards. The risks associated with these hazards can be greatly reduced if appropriate precautions and practices are adhered to. To manage these risks, the Ballistics Unit has developed this general safety manual. The intent of this manual is to provide the guideline for the
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