There is a tornado alert in the community. What resource would be valuable to the disaster team to ascertain the areas in the community at greatest risk for damage due to the structure of land mass and infrastructure?
A) Geographic information systems
B) County maps
C) Air surveillance
D) Geographic analysis
A
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1. Placing four side rails in the up position 2. Application of hand mitts 3. Application of four-point leather restraints 4. Application of a falls risk bracelet