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- 4. the process of cleansing to remove hazardous substances.
- 6. the isolation of individuals or groups to prevent the spread of disease or contaminates, example: COVID-19
- 8. the establishment of boundaries around a disaster or crime scene to restrict access ad ensure safety.
- 12. the health and well-being of the population as a whole.
- 14. a gap in vegetation or other combustible material that acts as a barrier to slow or stop the progress of a wildfire.
- 15. services that provide pre-hospital acute medical care, (EMS).
- 16. (ICS) a standardized approach to the command control center.
- 17. the urgent removal of people from an area or building.
- 19. the efforts undertaken to find and assist people in distress or imminent danger.
- 20. a widespread outbreak of a disease that affects a large number of people across multiple countries or continents.
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- 1. a potential source of danger or harm, such as a chemical spill
- 2. a sudden event, such as a natural catastrophe.
- 3. a practice exercise designed to prepare individuals and organizations for emergency situations.
- 5. a safety measure where individuals remain inside a building rather than being evacuated.
- 7. the process of returning a community or environment to normal conditions.
- 9. a security measure in which people are restricted from movement and confined to a location for their safety during a threat.
- 10. an individual, such as a police officer who is first to arrive at a crime scene or emergency.
- 11. biological substances, such as viruses or bacteria that pose a threat to the health of living organisms, primary humans.
- 13. a situation involving one or more individuals actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a populated area.
- 18. a place of refuge and safety for individuals displaced by emergencies or disasters.