Moral hazard

Frequently, fire departments are the first resources to respond when a severe weather disaster strikes. Sometimes these weather-related incidents happen without warning, but often occur during normal yearly weather patterns and can be anticipated and planned. Typically, most operational challenges that firefighters may face during these weather-related incidents can be overcome through emergency operation planning (EOP). Acknowledging yearly weather patterns in conjunction with risk assessments…

according reverse psychology everyone wants to do something that people tell them not to do. This not only leads to danger, but also unhealthy relationships because of the lack of good communication. As society and parents overly caution their kids about hazards, the communication gap widens between them just like Icarus was unduly apprised of the delicate wings. Icarus took a humongous risk by not listening to his father and…

release of a chemical weapon on a city. However, there are some general risks that first responders may encounter in most cases. These risks can include hazards as they approach the scene, the rescue and recovery effort, and suspect apprehension. While responding to a terrorist event the first responder may encounter many potential hazards. First and fore most the responder must get to the scene quickly and safely. That means they are most likely driving at a high rate of speed which can…

Demographics of Social Vulnerability It is important to ensure that the emergency management agency take all hazards and vulnerabilities in to consideration when planning for a disaster. Disasters occur when an extreme event exceeds a community’s ability to cope with that event (Lindell, Prater, & Perry, 2006, p. 153). Hazard exposure, physical vulnerability, and social vulnerability should specifically be taken into consideration because they can have dire effects on the impact in the disaster.…

Working on cars are dangerous and can be harmful to anyone who isn't taking the correct safety precautions using tools such as, grinders and other equipment. Automotive technician’s put their health and their lives in jeopardy each time they're working on vehicles. In the automotive industry far as workers, they have to be cautious about working on drum brakes and clutch assemblies. In the Automotive Industry using a grinder is an important part of a technician's work. Their are some safety…

they may face in a possible terrorist attack. “Risk is commonly thought of as a product of a threat or hazard, the vulnerability of a community or facility to a threat or hazard, and the resulting consequences that may impact the community or facility” (Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Guide, 2012, pg. 1). Each community or jurisdiction needs to come up with a Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (THIRA) guide in order to identify and assess the risks and…

Taking risks Final Graph By Joshua Belk Would you rather live through life cautious and worried, or take a risk every day? Personally, I would go with the second option and you should too! Taking a risk is a stepping stone in your life. If you just stay cautious about every little thing, then you’re not going to learn a lot. You can’t be perfect, you have to take risk in life. It benefits in many ways, and I’ll explain a few. For starters, taking risks allow you learn from any mistakes.…

The occurrence of a negative impact through human or natural efforts that leads to human suffering is known as a disaster. In the profession of nursing, a disaster is dealt with in a holistic manner. There is no one single approach to helping an individual that has just faced a natural disaster. It can be a very devastating time for a person who is faced with this situation. The interdisciplinary approach amongst health care workers is known as disaster management. Disaster management allows…

As a homeowner, you probably have a lot of items on your list of winter preparations. One of the less obvious things that deserves a place at the top of your list is to rehearse your response in the event of a burst water pipe. According to experts, approximately a quarter of a million homes have had at least one room ruined by the damage caused from a burst pipe. If you live in a climate where the temperature drops below freezing, you need to be prepared. As with most emergency response…

When a traumatic event occurs in society, the effect is vast on individuals that live in that society and can even affect those not directly involved. Catastrophes cause enormous changes in the way an individual thinks, behaves, and the environment the individual lives in. Every person deals with catastrophe in his or her own way; however, following the event of a natural disaster or terrorist attack, studies have shown that patterns occur. People can be affected directly or indirectly when…