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.
Ready, Set, Go
Ready, Set, Go
READY – Prepare Now! Be aware of the hazards that can threaten your community. Register with your county/tribal emergency notification system. Connect with your Emergency Management/Sheriff’s Office on social media. Take steps now to prepare for seasonal threats. Make a family communication plan that includes family phone numbers, out-of-town contacts and family meeting locations. Assemble an emergency supplies kit (Go Kit). Start with the five P’s; people and pet supplies, prescriptions, papers, personal needs and priceless items. Check with your neighbors, family, friends, and elders to ensure they are READY. Keep up to date on local news, weather watches and warnings. SET – Be Alert! There is significant danger in your area. Residents should consider voluntarily relocating to a shelter or with family/friends outside the affected area. Grab your emergency supplies kit. Keep in mind unique needs for your family or special equipment for pets and livestock. Stay aware of the latest news and information from public safety officials. This might be the only notice you receive. Emergency services cannot guarantee they will be able to notify everyone if conditions rapidly deteriorate. Be SET to GO. GO! – Evacuate! Danger in your area is current and life threatening. Residents should evacuate immediately to a shelter or with family/friends outside of the affected area. If you choose to ignore this advisement, you must understand emergency services may not be able to assist you further. Follow instructions from emergency personnel, stay on designated evacuation routes and avoid closed areas.
Recovery
Recovery
Encompasses both short-term and long-term efforts for the rebuilding and revitalization of affected communities. Examples: Short-term recovery focuses on crisis counseling and restoration of lifelines such as water and electric supply, and critical facilities. Long-term recovery includes more permanent rebuilding.
Extreme Fire Behavior
Extreme Fire Behavior
"Extreme" implies a level of fire behavior characteristics that ordinarily precludes methods of direct control action. One or more of the following is usually involved: high rate of spread, prolific crowning and/or spotting, presence of fire whirls, strong convection column. Predictability is difficult because such fires often exercise some degree of influence on their environment and behave erratically, sometimes dangerously.
Fingers (of a fire)
Fingers (of a fire)
The long narrow extensions of a fire projecting from the main body.
Health Disparities
Health Disparities
Differences in health among groups of people.
Immune System
Immune System
Body’s natural defenses against germs and sickness, body’s ability to fight germs and sickness
Nuclear Energy
Nuclear Energy
The heat energy produced by the process of nuclear fission within a nuclear reactor or by radioactive decay.
Nuclear Reactor Components
Nuclear Reactor Components
Reactor: Those components which, together, support the controlled fission process and the generation of steam for the purpose of producing power. Components include the reactor core, reactor vessel, control rods and reactor coolant system. Fuel Cladding: The long zirconium metal tubes in which the fuel pellets are stacked. The fuel cladding along with the fuel pellets are referred to as 'fuel rods.' The fuel cladding serves as the first and primary fission product barrier. Fuel Assembly: An array of fuel rods (plus guide thimbles and an instrument tube) held together by grid assemblies. There are many fuel assemblies in the core. Also referred to as a 'fuel bundle'. Core: The reactor core is comprised of the fuel assemblies and the structural materials which together serve to promote the fission process. Reactor Coolant: The water which serves to remove the heat energy from the core. Typically, water is referred to as 'reactor coolant' only when it is located within a reactor coolant system.
Ready, Set, Go
Ready, Set, Go
READY – Prepare Now! Be aware of the hazards that can threaten your community. Register with your county/tribal emergency notification system. Connect with your Emergency Management/Sheriff’s Office on social media. Take steps now to prepare for seasonal threats. Make a family communication plan that includes family phone numbers, out-of-town contacts and family meeting locations. Assemble an emergency supplies kit (Go Kit). Start with the five P’s; people and pet supplies, prescriptions, papers, personal needs and priceless items. Check with your neighbors, family, friends, and elders to ensure they are READY. Keep up to date on local news, weather watches and warnings. SET – Be Alert! There is significant danger in your area. Residents should consider voluntarily relocating to a shelter or with family/friends outside the affected area. Grab your emergency supplies kit. Keep in mind unique needs for your family or special equipment for pets and livestock. Stay aware of the latest news and information from public safety officials. This might be the only notice you receive. Emergency services cannot guarantee they will be able to notify everyone if conditions rapidly deteriorate. Be SET to GO. GO! – Evacuate! Danger in your area is current and life threatening. Residents should evacuate immediately to a shelter or with family/friends outside of the affected area. If you choose to ignore this advisement, you must understand emergency services may not be able to assist you further. Follow instructions from emergency personnel, stay on designated evacuation routes and avoid closed areas.
Recovery
Recovery
Encompasses both short-term and long-term efforts for the rebuilding and revitalization of affected communities. Examples: Short-term recovery focuses on crisis counseling and restoration of lifelines such as water and electric supply, and critical facilities. Long-term recovery includes more permanent rebuilding.