Which is the first priority in the Disaster Paradigm?
A) Assess hazards.
B) Detect.
C) Evacuate and transport victims and casualties.
D) Incident command
Ans: B
The Disaster Paradigm (AMA, 2004a, 2005) is a useful model for recognizing and managing a disaster scene. This paradigm establishes the eight priorities following the acronym DISASTER: detect, incident command, scene security and safety, assess hazards, support, triage and treatment, evacuation and transport of victims and casualties, and recovery.
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