A hospital on the Gulf Coast of the United States would list which situations among its top vulnerabilities? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Flooding
2. Hurricane
3. Earthquake
4. Tornado
5. Industrial accident
1,2,4,5
Rationale 1: Flooding would be a big concern for a hospital on the gulf coast.
Rationale 2: Hurricane would be a big concern for a hospital on the gulf coast.
Rationale 3: Earthquakes may occur on any fault line, but this is not a primary concern on the gulf coast.
Rationale 4: Tornadoes often accompany hurricanes and would be a big concern on the gulf coast.
Rationale 5: Industrial accidents would be of concern related to the large oil production capacity of the gulf waters.
Global Rationale:
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