3-1-2-1-Expect-the-Unexpected

GlossaryAction plan:Alert:Assistance:Authority:Cataclysm:Catastrophe:Crisis:Demobilization:Set of measures taken to plan something, anaction or behaviour.Set of actions taken to inform the authorities,the assistance personnel and the populationof an actual or possible danger.Set of measures taken to protect persons(evacuation, shelter, material help, etc.) andsafeguard their belongings and assets.Person or group of persons one can refer tofor help.Disruption on the Earth.A widespread disaster; sudden event that cancause disruption and may lead to seriousdamage and death.Emergency of a political nature, or an emergencydisaster or catastrophe that wasmanaged in such a way as to lead to otherproblems of a greater nature.Persons, organizations or assistance returninghome to regular daily activities in an orderlyfashion after a disaster.Emergencysupplies:Essentialobjects:Essential needs:Evacuation plan:First aid worker:Human element:Mobilization:Mitigation:Clothing, non-perishable food, hygiene itemsand safety equipment that can be used incase of mandatory confinement during adisaster.Objects that are necessary.Need for food, clothing and shelter.Organized actions that describe how to evacuateone’s home or a public place when it is necessaryto leave quickly because of an emergencysituation.Member of a first aid organization that will bringhelp to the victims of an accident or disaster.That which is made by human beings (e.g. abuilding).Set of actions taken to activate the assistanceresources.Series of measures taken in order to lessenthe devastating effects of a disaster and tolimit its impact on the well-being of populationsand on their property.Disaster:Disaster caused byhuman activity:Distress:Emergency:Emergency kit:Emergencysituation:Unexpected catastrophic event that can leadto human and material losses.Disasters for which human beings may beinvoluntary agents (industrial accidents suchas explosions, fires or release of hazardousmaterials; socio-economic disasters such aspollution; socio-political disasters such asdisrespect for human rights).Critical and dangerous situation.Event that may bring physical or psychologicalharm to one or more persons or which cancause material damage and may requirerapid assistance that a first aid organizationcan provide.Bag that is kept in the house and/or in the carthat contains essential objects to assist in anemergency situation.Situation that requires immediate attention.Natural element:Potential danger:Prevention:Recovery:Ring of fire:Safety rules:Survival kit:Trauma:That which is made by nature (e.g. a tree).Threat, risk that could materialize if the conditionswere present.A set of measures taken to prevent danger, riskor harm from occurring.Return to a regular life by reintegrating peoplewho were evacuated and implementingprograms that will allow people to get back tonormal daily activities (getting public servicesback into operation, rebuilding equipment,production, etc.).Volcanoes on the edge of the Pacific Ocean.Conduct principles.Case, package or bag containing objects andsupplies that will last for three days and thatcan be useful in case of an evacuation.Event that can cause emotional or physicalproblems.46