Chapter 51, Disaster Response

A main function of EMS is responding to disasters. A disaster is any calamitous event that causes or has the potential to cause injury or death, destruction, and distress. A disaster can be man-made or natural. Disasters overwhelm EMS and community resources because critical infrastructure has been damaged or destroyed.
0:00 Introduction
0:05 National EMS Education Standard Competencies
0:30 Introduction
1:32 Disaster Response Planning
2:11 Phases of a Disaster Response Plan
2:28 Before the Event
8:01 During the Event
14:06 After the Event
16:33 Natural Disasters
17:53 Forest and Brush Fires
18:48 Snow and Ice Storms
19:49 Tornadoes
20:26 Hurricanes
21:35 Tsunamis
22:47 Earthquakes
24:17 Landslides, Avalanches, and Mudslides
25:39 Cave-Ins
26:58 Volcanic Eruptions
28:26 Flooding
29:09 Sandstorms and Dust Storms
29:45 Drought
30:12 Prolonged Cold Weather
30:55 Heat Wave
31:43 Meteors and Space Debris
32:16 Pandemics
33:34 Structural Fires
34:22 Construction Failures and Building Collapse
35:30 Power Failures or Disruptions
36:21 Riots, Civil Disturbances, and Stampedes
37:36 Strikes and Labor Disputes
38:43 Explosions
39:15 IT (Cyber) Disruptions