Reese Health & Safety - Vocab, Daily Flashcard, Calendar ?'s 9/25

Front

A strategy that helps an organization or household keep essential operations running during and after a disaster.

Back

Continuity Plan

Front

Systems and services essential to daily life, such as electricity, water, transportation, and healthcare.

Back

Critical Infrastructure

Front

A set of supplies, like food, water, and a flashlight, is kept ready in case of a disaster.

Back

Emergency Kit

Front

A planned path to safely leave an area during a natural disaster, fire, or emergency.

Back

Evacuation Route

Front

Anything with the potential to cause harm, such as floods or wildfires.

Back

Hazard

Front

Steps taken before a disaster to reduce damage or harm.

Back

Mitigation

Front

Food or items that can be stored for long periods without spoiling.

Back

Nonperishable

Front

The ability to bounce back and recover after facing a disaster or crisis.

Back

Resiliency

Front

Making upgrades to a building or system to make it stronger and safer in case of a disaster.

Back

Retrofitting

Front

Staying inside a secure location because it is unsafe to go outside.

Back

Shelter in place.