disaster 5th 1108_5th ed 2011 - Homeland Security and Emergency ...

chemical spill. See hazardous materials
chlorine (chemical agent), 84
about, 85
how spread, 85
signs and symptoms of exposure, 85
treatment, 86
choking, first aid treatment, 177-178
adults or children, 177
infants, 178
CIA. See Central Intelligence Agency
Citizen Corps
about programs, 222-224
affiliate programs & organizations, 223-224
CERT (Community Emergency Response Team), 222, 224
Fire Corps, 222
Medical Reserve Corps (MRC), 222
Neighborhood Watch, 223
Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS), 223
where to get more information, 224
civil disturbance (or civil unrest)
about, 42
during a riot, 42
clothing
dressing for evacuation, 48
dressing for extreme cold, 139
dressing for extreme heat, 51
dressing for hazardous materials disaster, 64
dressing for volcanic eruption, 137
dressing to avoid ticks, 168
items to include in disaster supplies kit, 19-20
cold, extreme. See also winter storms
facts and figures, 6, 138
frostbite, first aid treatment, 179
hypothermia, first aid treatment, 180
mitigation tips, 33-34
safety information, 138-141
signs of overexposure to, 139-140
computer crimes. See cyber threats
convulsions, first aid treatment, 181
cooking, in a disaster situation, 151
CPR (cardio-pulmonary resuscitation), 188-192
about, 188
for adults (illustrated), 190
for children (illustrated), 191
for heart problems, 188-189
for infants (illustrated), 192
cyanide (chemical agent), 83
www.itsadisaster.net or call 1-888-999-4325
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