The American Sign Language Glossary
Deaf and hard of hearing populations have historically struggled to gain access to information in their daily lives. This struggle is intensified during disasters and emergencies. This American Sign Language (ASL) glossary aims to increase that access by defining terminology that certified ASL interpreters will use when delivering emergency information to the public during a disaster. The videos feature Certified Deaf Interpreters Shelley Herbold and Beca Bailey, who are qualified interpreters under the Emergency Response Interpreter Credentialing (ERIC) Program.
The Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs (DEMA) created the ASL glossary of emergency management terminology through a grant from the Arizona Department of Health Services.
Mitigation
Mitigation
Those activities implemented prior to, during, or after an incident which are designed to reduce or eliminate risks to persons or property that lessen the actual or potential effects or consequences of an incident. Mitigation measures can include efforts to educate governments, businesses, and the general public on measures they can take to reduce loss and injury and are often informed by lessons learned from prior incidents.
Preparedness
Preparedness
1. Activities that lead to a safe, efficient, and cost-effective fire management program in support of land and resource management objectives through appropriate planning and coordination. 2. Mental readiness to recognize changes in fire danger and act promptly when action is appropriate. 3. The range of deliberate, critical tasks, and activities necessary to build, sustain, and improve the capability to protect against, respond to, and recover from domestic incidents.
Engine
Engine
Any ground vehicle providing specified levels of pumping, water, and hose capacity.
Escape Fire
Escape Fire
Fire that unexpectedly spreads from a planned or prescribed fire.
Irradiated Fuel, Refueling
Irradiated Fuel, Refueling
Irradiated Fuel: A fuel assembly which has been involved in the fission process and is no longer effectively producing energy, but is still radioactive. Also known as "spent fuel". Refueling: The reactor is shutdown with reactor coolant temperature below 210° F and the reactor coolant system is open (reactor vessel head removed) to allow for irradiated fuel to be removed and new fuel assemblies to be added.
Natural Hazards
Natural Hazards
The plant and its equipment are designed to withstand most natural events (earthquakes, floods, high winds, tornados, etc.). Plant operators monitor these events to ensure they do not threaten safe operation of the plant. If events occur that may threaten safety, operators take action to place the plant in a safe condition. If it has been determined that an event such as an earthquake, tornado, flood, etc. has occurred, plant shutdown may be required. Operators will perform a normal plant shutdown and engineering evaluations will be performed.
Mitigation
Mitigation
Those activities implemented prior to, during, or after an incident which are designed to reduce or eliminate risks to persons or property that lessen the actual or potential effects or consequences of an incident. Mitigation measures can include efforts to educate governments, businesses, and the general public on measures they can take to reduce loss and injury and are often informed by lessons learned from prior incidents.
Preparedness
Preparedness
1. Activities that lead to a safe, efficient, and cost-effective fire management program in support of land and resource management objectives through appropriate planning and coordination. 2. Mental readiness to recognize changes in fire danger and act promptly when action is appropriate. 3. The range of deliberate, critical tasks, and activities necessary to build, sustain, and improve the capability to protect against, respond to, and recover from domestic incidents.