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Emergency Management Australia
MANUAL 04
AustralianEmergency Management
Terms Thesaurus
AUSTRALIAN EMERGENCYMANUALS SERIES
PART 1The Fundamentals
Manual 4
AUSTRALIAN EMERGENCYMANAGEMENT TERMS THESAURUS
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AUSTRALIAwww.ema.gov.au
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Commonwealth of Australia
First published 1998
ISBN 0 642 58810 4
Compiled by staff of the Emergency Management Information Centre, Mount Macedonassisted by Fay Nicholson, Library Consultant
Edited, typeset and published by Emergency Management Australia
Printed in Australia by Better Printing Service
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THE AUSTRALIAN EMERGENCY MANUAL SERIES
Manual 2 Australian Emergency Management ArrangementsManual 3 Australian Emergency Management GlossaryManual 4 Australian Emergency Management Terms ThesaurusManual 18 Community and Personal Support Services Manual 29 Community Development in Recovery from DisasterManual 15 Community Emergency Planning Manual 27 Disaster Loss Assessment GuidelinesManual 9 Disaster MedicineManual 28 Economic and Financial Aspects of Disaster RecoveryManual 8 Emergency Catering Manual 1 Emergency Management Concepts and PrinciplesManual 23 Emergency Management Planning for Floods Affected by Dams Manual 5 Emergency Risk Management – Applications GuideManual 43 Emergency PlanningManual 11 Evacuation PlanningManual 20 Flood Preparedness Manual 22 Flood Response Manual 21 Flood Warning Manual 25 Guidelines for Psychological Services: Emergency Managers GuideManual 26 Guidelines for Psychological Services: Mental Health Practitioners GuideManual 13 Health Aspects of Chemical, Biological and Radiological HazardsManual 6 Implementing Emergency Risk Management – A facilitators guide to
working with committees and communitiesManual 19 Managing the Floodplain Manual 17 Multi-Agency Incident Management Manual 7 Planning Safer Communities – Land use Planning for Natural HazardsManual 14 Post Disaster Survey and AssessmentManual 10 RecoveryManual 24 Reducing the Community Impact of LandslidesManual 12 Safe and Healthy Mass GatheringsManual 16 Urban Search and Rescue – Capability Guidelines for Structural Collapse
EMERGENCY SERVICES SKILLS SERIES
Manual 38 CommunicationsManual 39 Flood Rescue Boat OperationManual 37 Four Wheel Drive Vehicle OperationManual 35 General RescueManual 33 Land Search OperationsManual 42 Managing ExercisesManual 36 Map Reading and NavigationManual 31 Operations Centre ManagementManual 34 Road Accident RescueManual 41 Small Group Training ManagementManual 30 Storm Damage OperationsManual 40 Vertical Rescue
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FOREWORD
The Australian Emergency Management Terms Thesaurus has been developed inconsultation with representatives of all key emergency management organisations inAustralia. These experts were given the opportunity to comment on drafts, andinformation specialists and librarians from each key area analysed their commentsand provided input to development of the final drafts. Throughout the exercise thestaff of the EMA Information Centre contributed on the basis of their knowledge oftheir clients, information in the field and issues related to organisation of appropriateinformation to enable effective access for users.
This Manual is available in print and is also accessible through the EmergencyManagement Australia Internet site. It will be updated on a regular basis.
Proposed changes to this Manual should be forwarded to the Director General,Emergency Management Australia, at the address shown below, through therespective State/Territory emergency management organisation.
This publication is provided free of charge to approved Australian organisations.Copies are issued to relevant users, upon request, from their State/Territoryemergency management organisations.
To support the International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction, the AustralianGovernment will allow approved overseas organisations to reproduce the publicationwith acknowledgment but without payment of copyright fees. Manuals and Guidesmay be supplied to other Australian or overseas requesters upon payment of costrecovery charges.
Consideration will be given to requests from developing countries for multiple copieswithout charge.
Enquiries should be sent to the director general, emergency management Australia,PO Box 1020, Dickson, ACT 2602 Australia, (facsimile +61 (02) 6257 7665, e-mail:[email protected]).
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CONTENTS
THE AUSTRALIAN EMERGENCY MANUAL SERIES iii
FOREWORD v
INTRODUCTION ix
Background to the Thesaurus ix
Aim of the Thesaurus ix
The Context of Emergency Management x
Issues of Terms xi
Explanatory Notes xi
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS xiii
ALPHABETICAL LIST OF TERMS, RELATED TERMS AND NOTES 1
Annex
A: Subdivision Terms for Use with Thesaurus Terms 114
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INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND TO THE THESAURUS
A review of the Emergency Management Australia Information Service, located atthe Australian Emergency Management Institute, Mount Macedon, was undertakenduring 1995-96. During this study, the field of emergency management wasexamined in relation to the use of terminology by general users, researchers,librarians, and information managers. One of the recommendations was that athesaurus and a glossary of emergency management terms should be developedwhich would encourage common understanding of definitions and relationshipsbetween terms and act as a focus for exchange of ideas and further development ofa common nomenclature.
AIM OF THE THESAURUS
The Thesaurus provides a list of emergency management terms, related terms andscope notes primarily based on the definitions in the Emergency ManagementGlossary, and some provided by specialists during the consultation process. Theseterms include those likely to be used by all services in the area, some from specialistfields that are commonly used in other areas but not those relating to specific areasof particular emergency services.
The types of organisations that will find the Thesaurus of value include:
• peak bodies;• emergency management professionals;• researchers;• academics;• processing, storage and transport industries;• local government;• State and Commonwealth government departments;• non-government organisations;• professional transport industries;• other large private sector organisations;• hospitals, educational institutions, etc; and• community organisations.
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Within these organisations it is envisaged that the thesaurus would be used bylibrarians and information specialists in the organisation of information, constructionof databases and dissemination of information through publications. The Thesauruswould also be accessible to those wishing to access information in these areas andwould assist in effective searching and results.
THE CONTEXT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Emergency management is a range of measures to manage risks to communitiesand the environment. These measures are described by:
• the ‘comprehensive approach’; • the ‘all hazards’ approach’;• the ‘all agencies’ (or integrated approach); and• the ‘prepared community’.
Comprehensive emergency management entails strategies for risk analysis,prevention, preparedness, response and recovery. These strategies enable theenvironment to be managed in a rational and planned way, and to react toemergencies effectively.
The all hazards approach concerns arrangements for managing the large range ofpossible effects of risks and emergencies. This approach is useful in that a largerange of risks can cause similar problems, and such measures as warning,evacuation, medical services and community restoration will be required during andfollowing emergencies. Many risks will, however, require specific response andrecovery measures, and may require specific prevention and mitigation measures.
All agencies should be involved to some extent in emergency management. Thecontext of the emergency management measures of specific agencies varies, andmay include:
• ensuring the continuity of their business or service;• protecting their own interests and personnel;• protecting the community and environment from hazards arising from
the activities of the organisation; and• the provision of a public service in protecting the community and
environment from all credible risks.
Emergency management measures may thus be couched in a number oforganisational and community context, including risk management, environmentalmanagement, occupational health and safety, quality management.
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The concept of the prepared community concerns the application of thecomprehensive, all hazards and all agencies approaches at the local level.
Emergency management measures, and the newly-emerging techniques ofemergency risk management, can be applied to a wide range of major risks andhazardous events, by a variety of disciplines.
ISSUES OF TERMS - ‘EMERGENCY’ VERSUS ‘DISASTER’
Each specialist field describes hazardous events in different ways, and there is alsosystematic variation between the States and Territories. Thus, the hazardousevents are variously labelled as: ‘accidents’; ‘emergencies’; and, ‘disasters;depending upon factors including the scale of the event, the number oforganisations involved, the ability of the organisations to cope within their normalresources. For example, a major vehicle accident may be labelled an ‘incident’ bythe emergency services, but may be labelled a ‘disaster’ by an emergency medicalfacility.
A general movement away from the terms ‘counter-disaster’ and ‘disaster’ towardsthe term ‘emergency’ has occurred in Australia over the last few years. In theThesaurus, the term ‘emergency’ is generally used in compound terms, such as‘emergency management’ in preference to ‘disaster’. However, the terms ‘disaster’and ‘disaster management’ are used in some parts of Australia.
EXPLANATORY NOTES
Structure of the Thesaurus
The Thesaurus is structured on the basis of the following principles:• The terms selected are not comprehensive but those identified as
commonly used across the field of emergency management. Specificorganisations will use additional related terms to organise information,many of which will be based on authorities such as the Library ofCongress Subject Headings listing.
• The terms are arranged alphabetically.• The list of terms includes both preferred terms and non-preferred terms.
Preferred terms direct that preference by the term ‘Use’. Non-preferredterms are indicated as such.
• Preferred terms have been agreed on the basis of usage within theemergency management field.
• Scope notes are intended to indicate how the term is used in theThesaurus. Most of these scope notes link to the EmergencyManagement Terms Glossary which provides detailed definitions.
• The only acronyms included are those in very common usage.
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Terms are linked with the following indicators:
Electronic mail
E-mail Non-preferred TermCommunications Broader TermElectronic mail systems Related TermInternet Related Term
Electronic mail systems
Bulletin boards Non-preferred TermE-mail systems Non-preferred TermElectronic mail Related Term
Elevators
Lifts Non-preferred Term
E-mail systems
Electronic mail systems Use
Embankments
Levees Narrower Term
Emblems
Insignia Related Term
To enable information to be easily searched using the terms of the Thesaurus, thefollowing principles as recommended by the working party, apply:
• The plural form is used unless a specific concept requires the singular.• Compound terms such as bushfire are applied as two words, bush fire.
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Subdivisions
To enable a term to be extended, a list of descriptors are listed in Annex A. Theseterms are frequently used by those organising information or searching in the field.For example:
Hazardous materials transportation – Law and legislationDisaster victim identification – Psychological aspects
Additional subdivisions may be added using sources such as the Library ofCongress Subject Headings.
Suggested construction of a term for cataloguing or searching
The following order is recommended:
Term selected from the Thesaurus.
Subdivision selected from Annex A. Additional subdivisions can be added from theLibrary of Congress Subject Headings
Place state or city within Australia, or country and city for places in other countries
Date may cover a particular period or be specific, e.g. Earthquake 1960
For example:Floods – Causes – Queensland – Charleville, 1997Earthquake – Casualties – Mexico City, 1985Landslides – Planning - Australia
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
The Thesaurus was developed with input from stakeholders in all fields ofemergency management. Initially discussions were held with individuals in variousstates, and on the basis of this input and the examination of relevant documentsincluding Australian and other thesauri in related areas a draft was developed anddistributed to over 100 individuals who had been identified as having expertise in thegeneral field or a specific related area. These persons coordinated input from theirown departments and agencies and forwarded valuable comments.
A further draft was developed and examined in detail by a working party ofinformation specialists, including Peter Koob who concurrently developed theAustralian Emergency Management Glossary. Their comments were considered bythe staff of the Information Centre, and the final document was developed.
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AblutionsIncludes showers, laundries, hand-washingbasins and toilet facilities.
Aborigines
Australian aborigines Non-preferred TermTorres Strait Islanders Related Term
AccelerantsSubstances used to initiate and develop afire.
Fires Related term
Acceptable riskDegree of human or material loss that isperceived by the community or relevantauthorities as tolerable in actions.
Access
Entry Non-preferred TermEgress Related TermEscape routes Related TermEvacuation Related TermExits Related Term
Accident analysis
Accidents Broader Term
Accident causes
Accidents Broader Term
Accident investigation
Accidents Broader Term
Accident prevention
Accidents Broader Term
Accident reporting systems
Fire reporting systems Non-preferred TermAccidents Broader Term
Accident reports
Accidents Broader Term
Accident statistics
Accidents Broader Term
AccidentsA sudden event in which harm is caused topeople, property or the built or naturalenvironments.
Crashes Non-preferred TermAccident analysis Narrower TermAccident causes Narrower TermAccident investigation Narrower TermAccident prevention Narrower TermAccident reporting systems Narrower TermAccident reports Narrower TermAccident statistics Narrower TermAircraft accidents Narrower TermBus accidents Narrower TermIndustrial accidents Narrower TermMarine accidents Narrower TermNuclear accidents Narrower TermRailroad accidents Narrower TermRoad accidents Narrower Term
Accidents, Wounds and injuries
Wounds and injuries Broader TermFirst aid Related TermInjury prevention Related TermBlast injuries Narrower TermBurns and scalds Narrower TermCrush injuries Narrower TermDiving injuries Narrower TermSpinal cord injuries Narrower Term
Acid rainRain containing dissolved acidiccompounds, resulting from chemicalpollution of the atmosphere by sulphur andnitrogen compounds.
Rain and rainfall Broader Term
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
AIDS Use
ActionThe executive command to start anoperation whereby all required personnelare called to their posts to be checked.
Mobilisation Related Term
Activation
Mobilisation Related Term
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Adolescence
Adolescents Use
AdolescentsPeople aged 13 to 17 years inclusive.
Adolescence Non-preferred TermTeenagers Non-preferred TermChildren Related Term
Adult education
Community awareness Related TermCommunity education Related TermContinuing education Related TermEducation Related Term
AdulthoodPeople aged 18 years and over.
Adults Use
AdultsPeople aged 18 years and over
Adulthood Non-preferred TermAged persons Narrower Term
Advanced cardiac life support
Advanced life support Broader Term
Advanced life supportInterventions to protect the airway, assistbreathing, relieve pain and suffering andmaintain circulation.
Life support systems Broader TermBasic life support Related TermEmergency medicine Related TermFirst aid Related TermAdvanced cardiac life support Narrower TermAdvanced trauma life support Narrower Term
Advanced trauma life support
Advanced life support Broader TermLife support systems Broader Term
Aerial appliances
Fire appliances Broader Term
Aerial bombingMilitary bombardment by means of bombsdropped from the air.
Bombing, aerial Non-preferred Term
Warfare Broader TermAerial fire fighting Related TermWater bombing Related Term
Aerial fire fighting
Air attack Non-preferred TermAerial bombing Related TermAerial reconnaissance Related TermWater bombing Related Term
Aerial photography
Geographic informationsystems Related Term
Photography Related Term
Aerial reconnaissanceThe use of aircraft for observing firebehaviour, the threat to values, controlactivity, and other crucial factors to facilitatecommand decisions on strategies neededfor suppression.
Aerial fire fighting Related Term
Aerials
Antennas Use
AerodynamicsStudy of interaction between air and solidbodies moving through it.
Aeronautics Related Terms
Aeromedical evacuation
Evacuation Broader TermMedical evacuation Related TermMedical transport Related Term
Aeromedical services
Aeromedical transport Non-preferred TermRoyal Flying Doctor Service Related Term
Aeromedical transport
Aeromedical services Use
AeronauticsThe science of aircraft engineering.
Aerodynamics Related TermAircraft Related TermAviation Related Term
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Aeroplanes
Aircraft Use
Affected personsPersons who have been adversely affectedby a disaster or emergency.
Disaster affected persons Use
AftershocksSmaller earthquakes following the largestearthquake of a series concentrated in arestricted crustal volume.
Earthquakes Broader Term
Aged
Elderly persons Non-preferred Term
Agencies
Organisations Use
Agricultural chemicals
Chemicals Broader TermPesticides Narrower Term
Agricultural industry
Farms Narrower Term
AgricultureThe science or practice of cultivating the soilor rearing animals.
Farming Non-preferred TermLand management Related TermCrops Narrower Term
AidFree material or financial assistance or othersupport given to an organisation, communityor country.
Developing countries Related TermDisaster relief Related TermRelief payments Related Term
AIDS
Acquired immunodeficienysyndrome Non-preferredTerm
Communicable diseases Broader Term
Blood Related TermHIV infections Related TermHIV Related TermImmunological deficiency
syndrome Related Term
Air attack
Aerial fire fighting Use
Air force
Defence forces Broader Term
Air inversionA meteorological condition in the earth'satmosphere in which the air some distancefrom the earth's surface is higher intemperature than at ground level.
Meteorology Broader Term
Air medicine
Aviation medicine Use
Air pollution
Atmospheric pollution Broader TermPollution Broader TermAir quality Related TermEnvironmental impact Related Term
Air quality
Air pollution Related Term
Air raid shelters
Bomb shelters Related TermPublic shelters Related Term
Air sea rescue
Rescue aircraft Broader TermRescue operations Broader TermSearch and rescue operations Broader Term
Air terminals
Airport terminals Use
Air transportation
Transportation Broader Term
Airbags, rescue equipment
Rescue equipment Broader Term
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Airbags, safety equipmentAirbags fitted in motor vehicles to provideprotection to passengers in the event of acollision.
Safety equipment Broader Term
AircraftAirborne vehicles.
Aeroplanes Non-preferred TermAirplanes Non-preferred TermAeronautics Related TermAviation Related TermBalloons Related TermAircraft explosions Narrower TermAirships Narrower TermAirtankers Narrower TermHelicopters Narrower TermRescue aircraft Narrower Term
Aircraft accidentsOccurrences during the operation of anaircraft in which any person involved suffersdeath or serious injury or in which theaircraft receives substantial damage.
Accidents Broader Term
Aircraft evacuation
Evacuation Broader Term
Aircraft explosions
Aircraft Broader TermExplosions Broader Term
Aircraft fires
Airport fires Related TermFires Broader Term
Aircraft hangars
Airport terminals Related TermAirports Broader Term
Aircraft refuelling
Refuelling Broader Term
Aircraft rescue
Rescue operations Broader Term
Airplanes
Aircraft Use
Airport fire appliances
Fire appliances Broader Term
Airport fire safety
Airports Broader Term
Airport fire services
Fire services Broader Term
Airport fires
Aircraft fires Related Term
Airport terminals
Air terminals Non-preferred TermAirports Broader TermTerminals, transportation Broader termAircraft hangars Related TermHeliports Related Term
Airports
Buildings Broader TermAircraft hangars Narrower TermAirport fire safety Narrower TermAirport terminals Narrower TermHeliports Narrower Term
Airships
Aircraft Broader TermBalloons Narrower Term
Airtankers
Aircraft carrying water.Aircraft Broader Term
Alarm systems
Alarms Broader TermWarning systems Broader TermDetection systems Related TermDistress signals Related TermEmergency warning systems Related TermResponse time Related TermSecurity systems Related TermFire alarms Narrower Term
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AlarmsSignals giving warning of danger.
Alerts Related TermWarnings Related TermAlarm systems Narrower Term
AlertsThe period when it is believed thatresources may be required which enablesan increased level of preparedness.
Alarms Related TermWarnings Related TermState of alert Narrower TermWeather alerts Narrower Term
Algae
Water quality Related TermPlants Broader Term
All agencies approach
Integrated approach Use
All hazards approachDealing with all types ofemergencies/disasters and civil defenceusing the same set of managementarrangements.
Comprehensive approach Use
Ambulance driving
Motor vehicle driving Broader Term
Ambulance officers
Emergency service personnel Broader TermEmergency personnel Related TermMobile intensive care units Related TermParamedics Related Term
Ambulance services
Emergency medical services Broader TermEmergency services Broader TermCollocation Related TermMobile intensive care units Related Term
Ambulance services training
Training Broader Term
Ambulance stations
Buildings Broader Term
Ambulance transport
Ambulances Broader TermTransport Broader Term
Ambulances
Emergency vehicles Broader TermPatient transport Related TermAmbulance transport Narrower Term
Ammunition
Hazardous materials Broader TermArms factories Related TermBombs Related Term
Ammunition dumps
Hazardous materials storage Broader Term
Anatomy
The structure of an organism
Animal diseases
Veterinary medicine Related TermZoonoses Related TermBird diseases Narrower TermExotic animal diseases Narrower Term
Animal food supply
Animals Related TermDisaster relief,
animal food supply Narrower Term
Animal rescue
Animals Related Term
Animals
Fauna Non-preferred TermWildlife Non-preferred TermAnimal food supply Related TermAnimal rescue Related TermDisaster relief,
Animal food supply Related TermCarcases Related TermExotic animal diseases Related TermDomestic animals Narrower TermInsects Narrower Term
Antennas
Aerials Non-preferred Term
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Appeals
Donation management Related TermRelief Related TermDisaster appeals Narrower Term
Appliances
Device or equipment.Electrical appliances Narrower TermFire appliances Narrower Term
Architecture
Art or science of building.Building construction Related TermBuilding construction areas Related TermBuildings Related TermEarthquake resistant design Narrower TermEnvironmentally-sensitive
areas Narrower Term
Armed forces
Defence forces Use
Arms factories
Factories Broader TermAmmunition Related Term
Army
Defence forces Broader Term
Arson
Fires Broader TermFire investigation Related TermIncendiary devices Related TermPyromania Related TermInsurance Related Term
Artificial intelligence
Intelligence Broader Term
Asbestos
Carcinogens Related Term
Asbestos hazards
Hazards Broader Term
Assembly areasDesignated locations used for the assemblyof emergency affected persons, or combator support personnel. The area may alsoincorporate an emergency relief centre.
Evacuation areas Related TermFire refuge areas Related Term
Assessment centres
Disaster assessment Related Term
Associations, Institutions
Voluntary organisations Related Term
Atmosphere
Earth Broader TermAtmospheric pollution Related TermClimate Related TermMeteorology Related TermAtmospheric instability Narrower TermAtmospheric radiation Narrower TermAtmospheric turbulence Narrower Term
Atmospheric instability
Atmosphere Broader Term
Atmospheric pollutionContamination of the atmosphere by largequantities of gases, solids and radiationproduced by the burning of natural andartificial fuels, chemicals and other industrialprocesses and nuclear explosions.
Atmosphere Broader termPollution Broader TermSoil pollution Related TermAir pollution Narrower Term
Atmospheric pressure
Pressure Broader TermHyperbaric chambers Related TermDecompression sickness Narrower Term
Atmospheric radiation
Atmosphere Broader TermRadiation Broader Term
Atmospheric turbulence
Atmosphere Broader Term
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Atomic bombs
Nuclear weapons Use
Australian aborigines
Aborigines Use
Australian Incident ManagementSystem
Incident management systems Broader Term
Authority
Delegation of authority Related Term
Automatic vehicle location
Vehicles Broader TermGlobal positioning system Related Term
Autopsies
Post mortems Non-preferred TermForensic medicine Broader TermForensic sciences Broader Term
Avalanche hazards
Natural hazards Broader Term
Avalanche rescue
Rescue operations Broader Term
AvalanchesA mass of rock, ice or snow descendingsuddenly.
Natural disasters Broader TermGeological hazards Broader TermLandslides Related Term
AviationArt or practice of operating aircraft.
Aeronautics Related TermAircraft Related Term
Aviation medicine
Air medicine Non-preferred Term
Back burnFires started from a prepared line or otherbarrier to burn an area of flammablematerial in the path of an advancing fire inorder to control that fire.
Fire control Broader TermControlled burning Related Term
Back fillThe process through which a previouslyexcavated hazardous waste site or trench,or other evacuation is filled with non-contaminated organic material andvegetation.
Backboards
Spineboards Use
Balloons
Airships Broader TermMeteorology Related TermAircraft Related TermHot air balloons Narrower Term
Banks and Banking
Financial institutions Use
Barometric pressure
Cyclones Related Term
BarragesBarriers across a stream provided with aseries of gates or other control mechanismsto control the water surface level upstream,to regulate the flow or to divert watersupplies into a canal.
Dams Related TermWeirs Related Term
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Basic life supportThe provision of basic interventions toprotect the airway, assist breathing andmaintain the circulation without the use ofdrugs, defibrillation or advanced techniques.
Advanced life support Related TermEmergency medicine Related TermFirst aid Related Term
Beaufort scaleA numerical scale for indicating the force orvelocity of wind ranging from 0 for calm to12 for hurricanes, or velocities about 120km/hr.
Wind force Related Term
Behaviour
Human behaviour Narrower Term
Benchmarking
Management Related Term
BereavementLoss of loved ones by death.
Counselling Related TermGrief Related TermGrief counselling Related TermDeath Broader Term
Best practice
Management Related Term
Billeting
Catering Related TermEmergency accommodation Related TermTemporary accommodation Related Term
Biological agentA micro-organism which causes disease inman, plants, or animals or causes thedeterioration of material.
Communicable disease Related Term
Biological disastersDisaster caused by the exposure of livingorganisms to germs and toxic substances.
Disasters Broader Term
Biological hazardous wastesAny substances of human or animal originother than food wastes, which are to bedisposed of and could harbour or transmitpathogenic organisms.
Wastes Broader Term
Biological hazardsIncludes infectious and cytotoxic wastes.
Hazardous materials Broader TermHazards Broader TermBiological wastes Related Term
Biological warfare
Biowarfare Non-preferred TermWarfare Broader TermNuclear warfare Related TermPesticides Related TermBiological weapons Narrower Term
Biological wastes
Biological hazards Related Term
Biological weapons
Biological warfare Broader Term
Biowarfare
Biological warfare Use
Bird diseases
Animal diseases Broader TermDiseases Broader Term
Blackouts
Electricity supply Broader TermBrownouts Related TermPower failures Related Term
Blast effects
Bombings Related Term
Blast injuries
Accidents, Woundsand Injuries Broader Term
Wounds and Injuries Broader Term
Blast waveA pressure pulse formed by an explosion.
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Shock wave Non-preferred Term
Blasts
Explosives Related TermTunnelling Related Term
BLEVEExplosion normally associated with fires thatinvolve compressed bases in cylinders,rapid rupture of a vessel caused by over-pressure accompanied by rapid burning ofthe tank contents.
Boiling liquid expandingvapour explosion Non-preferred Term
Pressure burst Non-preferred TermExplosions Broader TermLiquefied petroleum gas
explosions Related TermLiquefied petroleum gas fires Related Term
BlizzardsViolent winter storms, lasting at least threehours, which combine below freezingtemperatures and very strong wind ladenwith blowing snow that reduces visibility toless than 1 kilometre.
Snow storms Broader Term
Blood
AIDS Related TermDiseases Related Term
Boats and Boating
Ships Broader TermCargo ships Related TermFlood boats Related TermSailing Related TermFire boats Narrower Term
BodiesCorpses Non-preferred TermDead bodies Non-preferred TermCarcasses Related TermCasualties Related TermDeaths Related Term
Body temperatureTemperature Broader TermHeat stress Related Term
Hypothermia Related Term
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Boiling liquid expanding vapourexplosion
BLEVE Use
Bomb disposalBomb disposal units Related Term
Bomb disposal unitsBomb disposal Related Term
Bomb reconnaissanceLocation, identification and application ofsafety measures as protection againstunexploded bombs which have been set todetonate.
Civil defence Related TermBombs Broader Term
Bomb sheltersShelters Broader TermAir raid shelters Related TermNuclear bomb shelters Related Term
Bomb threatsBombs Related Term
Bombing, aerialAerial bombing Use
Bombing, waterWater bombing Use
BombingsUse of explosive devices for purposes ofpolitical terrorism, protest, etc.
Blast effects Related TermBombs Related TermTerrorism Related Term
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BombsHigh-explosive or incendiary material orsmoke or gas etc in a container fired from agun, or thrown or deposited by hand, ordropped from aircraft, and exploded byimpact or by time mechanism.
Ammunition Related TermBomb threats Related TermBombings Related TermExplosives Related TermBomb reconnaissance Narrower TermHydrogen bombs Narrower TermNuclear weapons Narrower Term
BoomsFloating mechanical devices designed tocontrol or divert oil.
Levees Related TermSpillage control Related Term
Breathing apparatusA personal respirator worn to provideprotection from the hazards of gases,vapours, fumes and dusts.
Protective equipment Broader TermRespiration Related TermRespirators Related Term
Bridge collapse
Structural failures Related Term
Bridge construction
Building construction Related Term
Bridge failures
Structural failures Broader TermBridges Related TermFailures Related Term
Bridges
Viaducts Non-preferred TermBridge failure Related Term
Brownouts
Electricity supply Broader TermBlackouts Related TermPower failures Related Term
Building codes
Fire codes Non-preferred TermCodes Broader TermBuilding construction Related TermLegislation Related TermLiability Related TermStandards Related Term
Building collapse
Building construction Broader TermCollapse Broader TermStructural failures Related Term
Building constructionProcess of construction.
Construction Non-preferred TermStructural design Broader TermStructural engineering Broader TermBridge construction Related TermArchitecture Related TermBuilding codes Related TermConstruction industry Related TermBuilding materials Narrower TermBuilding collapse Narrower Term
Building evacuation
Buildings Broader TermEvacuation Broader Term
Building failures
Structural failures Broader TermFailures Related Term
Building materials
Building construction Broader Term
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Buildings
Structures Non-preferred TermArchitecture Related TermDemolition Related TermFlood proofing Related TermVentilation Related TermAirports Narrower TermAmbulance stations Narrower TermBuilding evacuation Narrower TermChurches Narrower TermFacilities management Narrower TermFactories Narrower TermFire stations Narrower TermFire towers Narrower TermHigh rise buildings Narrower TermHospitals Narrower TermIndustrial buildings Narrower TermLaboratories Narrower TermOffice buildings Narrower TermPolice stations Narrower TermPrisons Narrower TermResidential buildings Narrower TermSchools Narrower TermService stations Narrower Term
Bulletin boards
Electronic mail systems Use
Bunds(a) Enclosures around plant or tanks tocontain leakage or spillage.(b) Embankments of earth, or a wall of brick,stone, concrete or other approved materialwhich may form part or all of the perimeterof a compound.
Flood dams Related TermLevees Related TermReservoirs Related TermSpillage control Related Term
Burns and scaldsChemical or thermal burns, the formercaused by corrosive substances and thelatter by cryogenic liquids or hot substances.
Accidents, woundsand injuries Broader Term
Burns treatment Related TermChemical burns Related TermScalds Narrower TermThermal burns Narrower Term
Burns treatment
Burns and scalds Related Term
Bus accidents
Bus crashes Non-preferred TermAccidents Broader TermBuses Related TermRoad accidents Related Term
Bus crashes
Bus accidents Use
Buses
Coaches Non-preferred TermMotor vehicles Broader TermBus accidents Related Term
Bush fire damage
Fire damage Broader Term
Bush fire detection
Bush fire evacuation
Evacuation Broader TermBush fire fighting Related Term
Bush fire fighters
Wildfire fighters Non-preferred TermFire fighters Broader Term
Bush fire fighting
Bush fire evacuation Related Term
Bush fire prediction
Prediction Broader Term
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Bush fire services
Emergency services Broader Term
Bush firesFires in open areas involving grass, scrub orforest.
Bushfires Non-preferred TermFires Broader TermGrass fires Related TermWildfires Related TermCrown fires Narrower TermForest fires Narrower Term
Bushfires
Bush fires Use
Business
Customer service Related TermManagement Related TermPublic relations Related TermService evaluation Related TermBusiness continuity Narrower TermBusiness planning Narrower TermBusiness recovery Narrower Term
Business continuityManagement for the continued availability ofbusiness services.
Business Broader TermSmall business Related Term
Business planning
Business Broader TermPlanning Broader TermSmall business Related Term
Business recoveryTechniques and management principles toreduce the consequences of an event andreturn the business to an acceptable level offunctioning.
Business Broader TermSmall business Related Term
Call signsThe name assigned to a mobile or stationaryradio user for communication purposes.
Radio communications Related Term
CarcassesAnimals Related TermBodies Related Term
CarcinogensAgents which are responsible for theformation of a cancer.
Hazardous materials Broader TermAsbestos Related Term
Cardio-pulmonary resuscitationCPR UseResuscitation Broader Term
Cargo ship firesCargo ships Broader TermFires Broader Term
Cargo shipsShips Broader TermBoats and boating Related TermContainer ships Related TermTanker ships Related TermCargo ship fires Narrower Term
CarsMotor vehicles Broader Term
Case documentationCase studies Related Term
Case studiesCase documentation Related Term
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CasualtiesPersons who are injured or killed as theresult of an accident or emergency.
Victims Broader TermBodies Related TermDisaster affected persons Related TermFatalities Related TermCasualty documentation Narrower termCasualty identification Narrower TermInjured persons Narrower TermMass casualties Narrower Term
Casualty clearing stations
First aid post Related TermTriage, medicine Related Term
Casualty documentation
Casualties Broader Term
Casualty identification
Casualties Broader TermDisaster victim identification Related Term
Catastrophes
Disasters Use
Catering
Billeting Related Term
Cave rescue
Rescue operations Broader TermCaves Related Term
Caves
Cave rescue Related Term
Cellular phones
Mobile telephones Use
Cellular telephone systems
Mobile telephones Use
CensusOfficial numbering of population.
Demographics Broader TermPopulation statistics Related Term
Cervical collars
Medical equipment Broader TermImmobilisation Related TermSpineboards Related Term
Chemical agents
Chemical hazards Broader Term
Chemical burns
Burns Related Term
Chemical carriers (tankers)
Chemical tankers Use
Chemical fires
Fires Broader TermTanker fires Related Term
Chemical hazardsHazards involving chemicals or processeswhich may realise their potential throughagencies such as fire, explosion, toxic orcorrosive effects.
Hazardous materials Broader TermHazards Broader TermTechnological hazards Broader TermChemical agents Narrower Term
Chemical industry
Industries Broader TermGas industry Related TermChemical industry
waste disposal Narrower TermPetrochemical industry Narrower TermPetroleum industry Narrower Term
Chemical industry waste disposal
Chemical industry Broader TermWaste disposal Broader Term
Chemical plants
Environmental risk Related TermHazards Related Term
Chemical pollutants
Environmental impact Related Term
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Chemical spills
Spills Broader TermDispersing agents Related Term
Chemical substances
Chemicals Use
Chemical tankers
Chemical carriers Non-preferred TermHazardous materials
transportation Broader TermTankers Broader Term
Chemical warfare
Warfare Broader TermNuclear warfare Related Term
Chemical weapons
Weapons Broader Term
Chemicals
Chemical substances Non-preferred TermHazardous materials Broader TermAgricultural chemicals Narrower TermPetrochemicals Narrower Term
Chemists
Pharmacies Related Term
ChildrenPeople from 3 - 12 years
Adolescents Related Term
Churches
Buildings Broader Term
Cities
Towns Related TermUrban areas Related Term
Citizen Band operators
Radio operators Broader Term
Citizen participation
Public participation Use
Civil defenceThe measures necessary to protect thecivilian population of the State from theeffects of enemy attack or hostilities and tohelp it recover from the immediate effects ofa disaster or war-like act.
Civil defense Non-preferred TermBomb reconnaissance Related TermEmergency planning Related TermEmergency services Related Term
Civil defense
Civil defence Use
Civil disorderA riot, violent protest, demonstration orillegal assembly that may affect publicsafety.
Riots Narrower Term
Civil emergenciesState of insurrection.
Emergencies Broader TermCivil rights Related Term
Civil engineering
Engineering Broader Term
Civil protection
Emergency management Use
Civil rights
Civil emergencies Related Term
Civil service
Public service Use
Civil wars
Insurrections Related Term
Classification systems
Labelling Related Term
Claustrophobia
Human behaviour Broader Term
Clean-upProcess of restoring a hazardous waste siteor spill.
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Climate
Atmosphere Related TermClimatology Related TermClimatic changes Narrower Term
Climate impact assessmentChange observed in the climate on a global,regional or sub-regional scale caused bynatural processes and/or climatic changes.Changes observed in the climate on aglobal, regional or sub-regional scalecaused by natural processes and/or humanactivity.
Climate Broader TermDesertification Related TermGlobal warming Related TermGreenhouse effect Related Term
Climatic hazards
Natural hazards Broader Term
ClimatologyStudy of effect of factors relating to climate.
Climate Related Term
Clothing
Protective clothing Narrower Term
CoordinationThe bringing together of agencies andelements to ensure effective response andrecovery to emergencies. Is primarilyconcerned with the systematic acquisitionand application of resources (agency,personnel and equipment) in accordancewith the requirements imposed by theemergency or emergencies.
Command Related TermControl Related Term
Coaches
Buses Use
Coal mines
Mines Broader Term
Coastal changes
Coasts Related Term
Coastal ecology
Ecology Broader TermCoastal ecology Related TermCoastal erosion Related TermCoastal impact Related TermCoasts Related Term
Coastal erosion
Coastal ecology Related TermCoastal impact Related Term
Coastal impact
Coastal ecology Related TermCoastal erosion Related Term
Coastal zone management
Coastal zones Broader TermZones Broader TermCoasts Related Term
Coastal zones
Zones Broader TermCoasts Related TermCoastal zones management Narrower Term
Coasts
Coastal changes Related TermCoastal ecology Related TermCoastal zone management Related TermCoastal zones Related Term
Codes
Signs Related TermBuilding codes Narrower TermColour codes Narrower TermIdentification codes Narrower TermInjury codes Narrower Term
Cold
Frostbite Related TermHypothermia Related TermShivering Related Term
Cold storage
Refrigeration plants Related Term
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CollapseThe physical deformation of a structure tothe point where it no longer fulfils itsintended purpose.
Building collapse Narrower Term
Collective behaviour
Crowd behaviour Non-preferred TermHuman behaviour Broader TermCrowds Related Term
Collocation
Ambulance services Related TermFire services Related TermPolice services Related Term
Colour codes
Codes Broader Term
Combat agencies
Lead agencies Use
Combustible liquidsLiquids having a flash point and which arenot flammable liquids.
Combustible materials Broader TermFlammable liquids Related Term
Combustible materials
Hazardous materials Broader TermFlammable materials Related TermCombustible liquids Narrower TermCombustible solids Narrower Term
Combustible solids
Combustible materials Broader Term
Combustion(a) Consumption of fuels by oxidation, givingout heat, and generally flame and/orincandescence. (b) The process of burning.
Spontaneous combustion Narrower Term
Combustion products
Smoke Narrower Term
CommandThe direction of members and resources ofan organisation in the performance of theorganisation’s role and tasks.
Coordination Related TermCommand systems Related TermControl Related Term
Command systemsSystems for managing incidents by settingdown the chain of command and allocatingtasks etc.
Command Related TermIncident control systems Related Term
CommanderAn officer appointed by an agency,responsible for command of their personnel
Communicable diseasesAn infectious condition that can betransmitted from one living person or animalto another through a variety of channels,according to the nature of the disease.
Infectious diseases Non-preferred TermDiseases Broader TermInfection Broader TermBiological agent Related TermImmunisation Related TermNotifiable diseases Related TermHIV Narrower TermAIDS Narrower Term
Communication
Conflict management Related TermConflict resolution Related TermCounselling Related TermGesture Related TermGroup think Related TermManagement Related TermCommunication skills Narrower TermNon-verbal communication Narrower TermRisk communication Narrower TermTranslation Narrower Term
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Communication centres
Communications Broader TermComputer aided dispatch Related TermControl centres Related TermEmergency operations centres Narrower Term
Communication skills
Communication Broader TermInterpersonal skills Related TermNonverbal communication Related Term
Communications
Signals Related TermCommunication centres Narrower TermDisaster communications Narrower TermElectronic mail Narrower TermEmergency communications Narrower TermRadio communications Narrower TermTelecommunications Narrower Term
Communications systems
Control centres Related TermPolice communication systemsNarrower Term
CommunityA group with a commonality of associationand generally defined by location, sharedexperience or function.
Community awareness Related TermCommunity education Related TermCommunity health Related TermCommunity preparedness Related TermCommunity safety Related Term
Community awareness
Adult education Related TermCommunity Related TermCommunity education Related TermEducation Related TermPublic education Related TermPublic participation Related TermPublic awareness Broader Term
Community education
Adult education Related TermCommunity Related TermCommunity awareness Related TermCommunity preparedness Related TermDisaster education Related TermEducation Related TermPublic education Related Term
Community health
Community Related TermEnvironmental health Related TermCommunity health services Narrower Term
Community health services
Community health Broader Term
Community preparedness
Emergency preparedness Broader TermCommunity Related TermCommunity education Related TermDisaster education Related TermPublic awareness Related Term
Community recovery
Recovery Use
Community recovery committeesCommittees which may be convened afteran emergency to provide a managementforum for the recovery process in respect ofan affected area or a specific community.
Recovery Broader Term
Community safety
Community Related TermPublic safety Related Term
Compensation
Insurance Related Term
CompetenciesSkills and knowledge required to complete aspecific task.
Personnel management Broader TermCompetency standards Narrower Term
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Competency standardsStandards of performance expressed in'units of competency' applicable to a 'rangeof variables' where Unit means a broadcomponent of work. A competencystandard is applicable to a range ofvariables and spells out the range ofcontexts and conditions to which theperformance criteria apply.
Competencies Broader Term
Comprehensive approach
The development of emergency and disasterarrangements to embrace the aspects ofprevention, preparedness, response and recovery(PPRR).
All hazards approach Non-preferred TermIntegrated emergency
management Related Term
Compressed air
Gases Broader Term
Compression garments
Medical emergencies Related Term
Computer aided design
Computers Broader Term.
Computer aided dispatchUse of computer-based technology to assistemergency services organisations todispatch and monitor the provision ofservices.
Communication centres Related TermControl centres Related TermEmergency medical dispatch Related TermDispatch Narrower Term
Computer assisted instruction
Teaching Broader Term
Computer communications
Computer networks Related Term
Computer networks
Computer communications Related Term
Computer programs
Computers Broader TermGeographic information
systems Narrower TermGlobal positioning systems Narrower Term
Computers
Databases Related TermInformation management Related TermComputer aided design Narrower TermComputer programs Narrower Term
Confidentiality
Ethics Related TermHuman rights Related TermPrivacy Related Term
Confined space
Trench rescue Related Term
Confined space rescue
Rescue operations Broader TermExtrication Related TermConfined space Related Term
ConflagrationsLarge and destructive fires.
Mass fires Broader TermFire storms Related Term
Conflict managementExercise of various approaches to resolutionof conflicts.
Communication Related TermEmergency management Related TermConflict resolution Narrower Term
Conflict resolution
Conflict management Broader TermCommunication Related TermEmergency management Related TermIndustrial relations Related Term
Consent
Informed consent Narrower Term
Conservation
Preservation Related Term
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Soil conservation Narrower Term
Conservation movement
Environmental movement Related TermConservationists Related Term
Conservationists
Environmental movement Related Term
Construction
Building construction Use
Construction industry
Building construction Related Term
Container ships
Ships Broader TermCargo ships Related Term
Contaminated land
Environmental impact Related Term
Contamination(a) Invasion of a person or animal bypathogenic germs.(b) Presence of an infectious agent oninanimate articles such as clothes, surgicalinstruments, dressings, water, milk, food.
Pollution Related Term
Contingency planning
Plans Broader TermContingency plans Related TermCrisis management plan Related TermDisaster plans Related TermResponse planning Related Term
Contingency plansPlans for specified conditions.
Plans Broader TermCrisis management plans Related TermDisaster plans Related TermEmergency plans Related TermIncident management plans Related Term
Continuing education
Education Broader TermAdult education Related Term
ControlThe overall direction of response andrecovery activities in an emergencysituation.
Coordination Related TermCommand Related Term
Control agenciesAgencies nominated to control the responseactivities to a specified type of emergency.
Support agencies Narrower Term
Control areasDeclared areas in an exotic animal diseaseemergency in which defined conditionsapply to the movement into, out of, andwithin specified animals or things.
Zones Broader TermExclusion Areas Related TermRestricted Areas Related TermZone management Related Term
Control centres
Communication centres Related TermCommunications systems Related TermComputer-aided dispatch Related TermEmergency control centres Related TermEmergency operations centres Related Term
Controlled burningMan-made and controlled fires for thepurposes of hazard reduction or forestregeneration.
Back burn Related TermFuel reduction Related TermPrescribed burning Related TermHazard reduction Related Term
ConvergenceThe propensity for emergency servicespersonnel and others to be physically drawnto an emergency site.
Cooperation
Emergency servicescooperation Narrower Term
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Cooperation, interagency
Interagency cooperation Non-preferred TermEmergency servicesCooperation Narrower term
Coping strategies
Disaster psychology Broader TermDisaster victims Broader Term
Cordage
Lifelines Related TermRope rescue Related Term
Coroners
Inquests Related TermCoronial enquiries Related Term
Coronial inquiries
Coroners Related TermInquests Related Term
Corpses
Bodies Use
CorrosionThe gradual deterioration of material bychemical processes such as oxidation orattack by acids.
Corrosive materialsMaterials which, by chemical action, willcause severe damage in contact with livingtissue, or will damage or even destroy othermaterials, especially metals (DangerousGoods Class 8).
Corrosive substances Non-preferred TermHazardous materials Broader TermCorrosive materials transport Narrower TermCorrosive materials storage Narrower Term
Corrosive materials storage
Corrosive materials Broader Term
Corrosive materials transport
Corrosive materials Broader Term
Corrosive substances
Corrosive materials Use
Cost benefit analysis
Cost effectiveness Related TermFinancial management Related Term
Cost effectiveness
Financial management Broader TermCost benefit analysis Related Term
CounsellingThe provision of psychological support andadvice to persons involved in an accident.
Bereavement Related TermCommunication Related TermCrisis intervention Related TermCritical incident stress Related TermDefusing Related TermEmotional support Related TermPost traumatic stress Related TermStress, physiology Related Term
Counter disaster management
Emergency management Use
Country areas
Rural areas Use
CPR
Cardio-pulmonaryresuscitation Non-preferredTerm
Resuscitation Broader Term
Crashes
Accidents Use
Creeks
Rivers Broader Term
CrimeAct punishable by law.
Law enforcement Related TermShooting Related TermVandalism Related TermVictims of crime Related TermViolence Related Term
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CrisesTimes of danger and suspense.
Disasters Related TermEmergency management Related TermCrisis intervention Narrower Term
Crisis intervention
Crises Broader TermCounselling Related TermEmotional support Related Term
Crisis management
Emergency management Use
Crisis management plans
Emergency plans Use
Critical incident stressAn acute stress reaction caused byexposure to a traumatic event.
Critical incidents Broader TermStress, physiology Broader TermCounselling Related TermCritical incident stress
management Related TermPost traumatic stress Related TermTraumatic stress Related Term
Critical incident stress debriefingThe process of ensuring the welfare ofemergency service and other personnelfollowing a potentially traumatic incident.
Debriefing Related TermPost traumatic stress
debriefing Related TermPsychological debriefing Related TermTrauma counselling Related Term
Critical incident stress management
Critical incident stress Related Term
Critical incidentsSituations faced by emergency workers thatcause them to experience unusually strongemotional reactions which have the potentialto interfere with their ability to function eitherat the scene or later.
Critical incident stress Narrower Term
Crops
Agriculture Broader Term
Crowd behaviour
Collective behaviour Use
Crowd control
Spectator control Non-preferred TermCrowds Related Term
Crowd management
Fear Related TermHuman behaviour Related Term
Crowds
Collective behaviour Related TermCrowd control Related TermCrowd behaviour Related TermDemonstrations Related TermHuman behaviour Related TermRiots Related Term
Crown fires
Bush fires Broader Term
Crush injuries
Accidents, Wounds andinjuries Broader TermWounds and injuries Broader TermCrush syndrome Narrower Term
Crush syndromeShock state after crush injury usuallyaccompanied by kidney injury.
Crush injuries Broader Term
Cryogenic materials
Hazardous materials Broader Term
Customer service
Business Related TermManagement Related Term
Cyclone damage
Damage Broader TermWind damage Related Term
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Cyclone forecasts
Forecasting Broader Term
Cyclone plans
Plans Broader Term
Cyclone preparedness
Cyclones Broader TermPreparedness Broader Term
Cyclone surges
Storm surges Use
Cyclone tracking
Cyclones Broader Term
Cyclone warningA message released by a tropical cyclonewarning centre (TCWC) when the existenceof a cyclone or a developing disturbancewith potential to develop into a cycloneexists and is expected to cause at least galeforce winds in the coastal areas within 24hours.
Cyclone warning systems Narrower Term
Cyclone warning systems
Cyclone warning Broader TermWarning systems Broader Term
CyclonesLarge scale closed circulation systems inthe atmosphere with low barometricpressure and strong winds that rotatecounterclockwise in the northernhemisphere and clockwise in the southernhemisphere. The system is referred to as a‘cyclone’ in the Indian Ocean and SouthPacific, ‘hurricane’ in the western Atlanticand eastern pacific and ‘typhoon’ in thewestern Pacific.
Natural disasters Broader TermWeather hazards Broader TermBarometric pressure Related TermHurricanes Related TermMonsoons Related TermTornadoes Related TermTyphoons Related TermCyclone preparedness Narrower Term
Cyclone tracking Narrower TermTropical cyclones Narrower Term
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Dam collapse
Dam failure Related Term
Dam failure warning systems
Dam failure Broader TermWarning systems Broader Term
Dam failureThe uncontrolled release of the contents ofdams through collapse of the dam or somepart of it, or the inability of a dam to performfunctions such as water supply, preventionof excessive seepage or containment ofhazardous substances.
Dams Broader TermDam collapse Related TermFailures Related TermDam failure warning systems Narrower Term
Damage assessment(a) A report on the extent of damage causedby a damaging event.(b) The act of making such a report.
Damage classification Narrower TermImpact assessment Narrower Term
Damage classificationEvaluation and recording of damage tostructures, facilities or objects according tocategories of "severe damage", "moderatedamage" and "light damage".
Damage assessment Broader Term
DamageHarm to an inanimate object which disruptsits intended functional continuity.
Cyclone damage Narrower TermEarthquake damage Narrower TermFlood damage Narrower TermFire damage Narrower TermSmoke damage Narrower TermStorm damage Narrower TermWater damage Narrower TermWind damage Narrower Term
Dams
Barrages Related TermFlood dams and reservoirs Related TermLevees Related TermReservoirs Related TermSpillways Related TermWeirs Related TermDam failure Narrower Term
Dangerous goodsSubstances which are either specificallylisted in the ADG Code or meet theclassification criteria of the ADG Code.
Dangerous substances Non-preferred TermHazardous materials Broader Term
Dangerous substances
Dangerous goods Use
Databases
Computers Related Term
Dead bodies
Bodies Use
Death
Bereavement Narrower Term
Deaths
Bodies Related TermFatalities Related TermHomicide Related TermMorbidity rate Related TermMortality Related TermMortality rate Related TermDrowning Narrower TermSuicide Narrower Term
DebriefingThe process of sharing the good and badpoints of the response to an incident as ameans to improving any future planning andresponses.
Critical incident stressdebriefing Related Term
Defusing Related TermPost traumatic stress
debriefing Narrower Term
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Psychological debriefing Narrower Term
Debris
Space debris Narrower TermDisaster debris Narrower Term
Declaration of disaster
State of disaster Related TermState of emergency Related Term
Decompression chambersChambers in which the pressure can bevaried in which persons who have beensubjected to abnormal pressure remainwhile returning gradually to atmosphericpressure.
Decompression sickness Related Term
Decompression sickness
Atmospheric pressure Broader TermDecompression chambers Related TermDiving Related TermDiving injuries Related Term
DecontaminationThe process of reducing and preventing thespread of contamination from persons andequipment used at a dangerous goodsincident.
Disinfection Related Term
Defence forces
Armed forces Non-preferred TermMilitary services Non-preferred TermAir force Narrower TermArmy Narrower TermNavy Narrower Term
Defence forces assistance
Military aid Non-preferred TermMilitary assistance Non-preferred TermMilitary bases Related Term
Defibrillation
Defibrillators Narrower Term
Defibrillators
Defibrillation Broader TermMedical equipment Broader Term
DeflagrationThe chemical oxidation reaction (burning) ofhydrocarbon material in which the reactionfront advances into the unreacted materialat less than sonic velocity.
Detonation Related TermExplosions Related Term
DeforestationThe clearing or destruction of a previouslyforested area.
Forestry Related Term
DefusingAn informal opportunity for emergencyworkers to spontaneously interact with theirfellow workers after response to anemergency to assist in removing the causeof tension from the event.
Counselling Related TermDebriefing Related TermEmotional support Related Term
Degradation
Environmental degradation Narrower Term
DehydrationRemoval of water
Heat Related Term
Delegation of authority
Personnel management Broader TermAuthority Related Term
DelugeInundation with heavy rain.
Rain and rainfall Broader TermStorms Related Term
DemographyStatistical studies of conditions of life incommunities, eg. births, deaths.
Population Related TermSociology Related TermUrbanisation Related TermCensus Narrower TermPopulation density Narrower TermPopulation statistics Narrower Term
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DemolitionDestruction of a building or structure.
Buildings Related TermLevees Related Term
Demonstrations
Crowds Related Term
Desalination
Salination Related Term
DesertificationThe processes by which an already aridarea becomes more barren, less capable ofretaining vegetation, and progressingtowards becoming a desert.
Climatic changes Related TermEnvironmental change Related TermErosion Related Term
Despatch
Dispatch Use
Detection systems
Alarm systems Related Term
Detectors
Response time Related TermGas detectors Narrower Term
DetonationAn explosion caused by the rapid chemicalreaction of a substance at sonic velocity andin association with a shock wave in whichthe flame front moves in excess of sonicspeed.
Deflagration Related TermExplosions Related TermExplosives Related Term
Developing countries
Aid Related TermDisaster relief Related Term
Diagnosis
Health risk assessment Related TermPatient assessment Related Term
Dikes
Levels Broader Term
DirectivesPolicy and guidance documents.
Procedures Related Term
Disabled persons
Handicapped Related TermIntellectually handicapped
persons Related TermPhysically handicapped Narrower Term
Disaster affected personsPeople, groups or organisations that mayexperience benefit or harm as a result of ahazard, or of the process leading to riskcharacterisation, or of a decision about risk.
Affected persons Non-preferred TermDisaster victims Related TermCasualties Related TermEmergency affected persons Related Term
Disaster appeals
Appeals Broader Term
Disaster areasA geographical part of the State or Territoryin which a state of emergency or disasterexists.
Disaster management Related TermEmergency areas Related TermExclusion areas Related Term
Disaster assessmentSurvey of real or potential disasters toestimate actual or expected damages and tomake recommendations for prevention,preparedness and response.
Assessment centres Related TermMonitoring Related TermReconnaissance Related Term
Disaster assistance
Disaster relief Related Term
Disaster communications
Communications Broader Term
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Disaster debris
Debris Broader Term
Disaster education
Community education Related TermCommunity preparedness Related TermPublic awareness Related Term
Disaster exercises
Exercises Broader Term
Disaster insurance
Insurance Broader Term
Disaster managementThe body of policy and administrativedecisions and operational activities whichpertain to the various stages of a disaster atall levels.
Disaster areas Related TermDisaster prevention Related TermEmergency management Related TermIncident management Related TermMovement control Related TermRemote areas Related TermDisaster mitigation Narrower TermDisaster preparedness Narrower TermDisaster recovery Narrower TermDisaster response Narrower TermStaging areas Narrower Term
Disaster medicineThe study and collaborative application ofvarious health disciplines to the prevention,preparedness, response and recovery fromthe health problems arising from disaster.
Emergency medicine Related TermEpidemiology Related TermMass casualty management Related TermPre-hospital care Related TermTriage, medicine Related Term
Disaster mitigation
Measures taken in advance of a disaster aimedat decreasing or eliminating its impact on societyand environment.Disaster reduction Non-preferred TermDisaster management Broader Term
Mitigation Broader TermHazard mitigation Related Term
Disaster planning
Disaster plans Related TermEmergency management Related Term
Disaster plansDocumented schemes of assignedresponsibilities, actions and procedures,required in the event of an emergency andmay be called emergency plans in somestates.
Plans Broader TermContingency plans Related TermDisaster plans Related TermEmergency plans Related TermRecovery plans Related TermDisplans Narrower TermFlood plans Narrower TermOperational planning Narrower TermLocal government
disaster plans Narrower Term
Disaster preparedness
Disaster management Broader TermEmergency management Broader TermPreparedness Broader Term
Disaster preventionRegulatory and physical measures to ensurethat emergencies are prevented, or thereeffects mitigated.
Disasters Broader TermEmergency management Broader TermDisaster management Related TermMitigation Related Term
Disaster psychology
Psychology Broader TermDisaster victim psychology Related TermCoping strategies Narrower Term
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Disaster recoveryThe coordinated process of supportingdisaster affected communities inreconstruction of the physical infrastructureand restoration of emotional, social,economic and physical well-being.
Disaster management Broader TermEmergency management Broader TermRecovery Related TermDisaster response Related TermRecovery plans Related TermWelfare Related TermDisaster recovery services Narrower TermDisaster relief Narrower TermRecovery management Narrower Term
Disaster recovery services
Disaster recovery Broader Term
Disaster reduction
Disaster mitigation Use
Disaster reliefThe provision of immediate shelter, lifesupport and human needs of personsaffected by, or responding to, anemergency.
Disaster recovery Broader TermRelief Broader TermAid Related TermDeveloping countries Related TermDisaster assistance Related TermDisaster welfare services Related TermNominated agencies Related TermRehabilitation Related Term
Disaster relief, Animal food supply
Animal food supply Broader TermAnimals Related Term
Disaster relief, Financial aspects
Finance Related TermFinancial planning Narrower TermFinancial policy Narrower Term
Disaster research
Disasters Broader Term
Disaster responseActions taken in anticipation of, andimmediately after an emergency to ensurethat its effects are minimised, and thatpeople affected are given immediate reliefand support.
Disaster management Broader TermDisaster recovery Related TermEmergency response Related TermLead time Related TermResponse agency Narrower Term
Disaster victim counselling
Disaster victims Broader Term
Disaster victim identificationProcedures used to positively identifydeceased victims of multiple-casualtyemergencies.
Identification Non-preferred TermVictim identification Non-preferred TermDisaster victims Broader TermCasualty identification Related Term
Disaster victim legal status
Disaster victims Broader Term
Disaster victim medical care
Disaster victims Broader Term
Disaster victim psychology
Disaster victims Broader TermPsychology Broader TermDisaster psychology Related Term
Disaster victims
Victims Broader TermDisaster affected persons Related TermCoping strategies Narrower TermDisaster victim counselling Narrower TermDisaster victim identification Narrower TermDisaster victim legal status Narrower TermDisaster victim medical care Narrower TermDisaster victim psychology Narrower Term
Disaster vulnerability
Vulnerability Broader Term
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Disaster warnings
Warnings Related Term
Disaster welfare services
Welfare support Broader TermDisaster relief Related TermPersonal support services Related Term
DisastersConditions or situations of significantdestruction, disruption and/or distress to acommunity.
Catastrophes Non-preferred TermCrises Related TermEmergencies Related TermHazards Related TermPost disaster mitigation Related TermPost disaster operations Related TermState of disaster Related TermBiological disasters Narrower TermDisaster prevention Narrower TermDisaster research Narrower TermNatural disasters Narrower TermOil disasters Narrower TermSocio-technological disasters Narrower TermTechnological disasters Narrower Term
DischargeThe rate of flow of water measured in termsof volume per unit time.
Floods Related Term
Discrimination
Racism Related Term
Disease controlAll policies, precautions and measurestaken to prevent the outbreak or spread ofcommunicable diseases.
Diseases Broader Term
Disease notification
Notifiable diseases Related Term
Disease surveillanceHealth systems used to monitor, observeand evaluate on a continuing basis theprogress of disease with the view topreventing or curing it.
Diseases Related Term
Diseases
Blood Related TermDisease surveillance Related TermEndemic diseases Related TermEnteric diseases Related TermEpidemics Related TermInfections Related TermInfectious diseases Related TermPlagues Related TermBird diseases Narrower TermDisease control Narrower TermCommunicable diseases Narrower TermMorbidity Narrower TermNotifiable diseases Narrower TermPlant diseases Narrower TermZoonoses Narrower Term
DisinfectionDestruction of disease causing organisms.
Decontamination Related TermSterilisation Related Term
DislocationSeparation of persons from home orcommunity.
Evacuation Related Term
Dispatch(a) The act of ordering attack crews and/orsupport units to respond to a fire, or fromone place to another.(b) The activation of emergency servicesand other resources to respond to requestsfor assistance.
Despatch Non-preferred TermComputer aided dispatch Broader TermMobilisation Related TermEmergency medical dispatch Narrower Term
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Dispersing agentsChemical formulations containing non-ionicsurface active agents that lower theinterfacial tension between oil and water andenable the oil film to break up more easilyunder the natural wave action or mechanicalagitation.
Chemical spills Related TermOil spills Related Term
DispersionThe process of dilution of a hazardoussubstance with the surrounding fluid.
Hazardous materials Related Term
Displaced personsPersons who, for different reasons orcircumstances, have been compelled toleave their homes. They may or may notreside in their country of origin, but are notlegally regarded as refugees.
Evacuees Related TermRefugees Related TermRefugees health Related Term
Displans
Disaster plans Broader TermEmergency plans Related Term
Distress signalsDevices intended for signalling, warning orrescue.
Alarm systems Related TermFlares Related Term
Diving
Decompression sickness Related Term
Diving injuries
Accidents, woundsand injuries Broader Term
Wounds and injuries Broader TermDecompression sickness Related Term
Docks
Ports Related Term
Domestic animals
Animals Broader TermPets Related Term
Donation management
Appeals Related Term
DosimetersInstruments for measuring and registeringtotal accumulated exposure to ionisingradiation.
Radiation Broader Term
Down burstsViolent and damaging down-draughtreaching the surface, associated with asevere thunderstorm.
Micro bursts Related Term
Drainage
Flood control Related Term
Drenchers
Water curtains Related Term
Drilling platforms
Oil well drilling rigs Related Term
Drilling rigs
Drilling platforms Related TermGas wells Related TermOffshore drilling rigs Related TermOil wells Related Term
DrillsMethods of training through the repetitiveexecution of an action or series of actions.
Emergency drills Related TermExercises Related TermMock disaster training Related TermSimulation training Related TermTable top exercises Related TermTraining Related TermEvacuation drills Narrower TermFire drills Narrower Term
Drinking water
Potable water Non-preferred TermWater Broader Term
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Drought forecasting
Drought forecasts Related Term
Drought forecasts
Forecasting Broader Term
Drought relief
Relief Broader TermDroughts Related Term
Droughts
Natural disasters Broader TermDrought relief Related TermEl Niño Related TermFamines Related Term
Drowning
Deaths Broader TermWater rescue Related Term
Drug abuse
Drugs Broader Term
Drugs
Medications Related TermDrug abuse Narrower Term
DustSmall solid particles that settle out undertheir own weight but that may remainsuspended for some time.
Gases Related TermVapours Related TermDust explosions Narrower TermDust fires Narrower Term
Dust explosions
Dusts Broader TermExplosions Broader Term
Dust fires
Dusts Broader TermFires Broader Term
Dust stormsDust/sand energetically lifted by strong andturbulent winds.
Storms Broader Term
Duty of care
Negligence Related Term
Dwellings
Housing Use
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Electronic mail Use
Early warning systems
Warning systems Broader TermFlood warning systems Related Term
Earth
Earth tremors Related TermEarthquakes Related TermAtmosphere Narrower Term
Earth tremors
Earthquakes Broader TermEarth Related Term
Earthquake damage
Damage Broader TermEarthquakes Broader Term
Earthquake engineering
Earthquakes Broader TermEngineering Broader Term
Earthquake hazard analysis
Earthquakes Broader TermHazard analysis Broader TermZonation Related Term
Earthquake hazards
Natural hazards Broader TermTsunamis Related Term
Earthquake insurance
Earthquakes Broader TermInsurance Broader Term
Earthquake intensityA measure of ground shaking obtained fromthe damage done to structures built byhumans, changes in the Earth’s surface andfelt reports.
Earthquake magnitude Related TermEarthquakes Related Term
Earthquake magnitudeA quantity that is characteristic of the totalenergy released by an earthquake, incontrast to ‘intensity’ which subjectivelydescribes earthquake effects at a particularplace.
Earthquake intensity Related TermEarthquakes Related Term
Earthquake prediction
Earthquakes Broader TermPrediction Broader Term
Earthquake preparedness
Earthquakes Broader TermPreparedness Broader Term
Earthquake resistant design
Architecture Broader TermEarthquakes Broader Term
Earthquake riskThe probability of earthquakes of givenmagnitude occurring in a region.
Seismic risk Non-preferred TermEarthquakes Broader Term
Earthquake safety
Seismic safety Non-preferred Term
Earthquake warning systems
Warning systems Broader Term
EarthquakesThe vibrations of the Earth caused by thepassage of seismic waves radiating fromsome source of elastic energy.
Natural disasters Broader TermEarth Related TermEarthquake intensity Related TermEarthquake magnitude Related TermLiquefaction Related TermRichter scale Related TermSeismic zones Related TermSeismometers Related TermSeismology Related TermTremors Related TermAftershocks Narrower TermEarth tremors Narrower Term
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Earthquake damage Narrower TermEarthquake engineering Narrower TermEarthquake hazard analysis Narrower TermEarthquake prediction Narrower TermEarthquake resistant design Narrower TermEarthquake preparedness Narrower TermEarthquake risk Narrower TermEpicentre Narrower TermFault, geology Narrower TermInsurance, earthquake Narrower Term
Earthwork excavation
Shafts, Evacuation Narrower Term
Ecological risk
Environmental risk Broader Term
Ecology
Environmental degradation Related TermCoastal ecology Narrower Term
EcosystemsInteracting systems of biologicalcommunities, both plant and animal andtheir non-living surroundings.
Environment Related Term
Education
Adult education Related TermCommunity awareness Related TermCommunity education Related TermExaminations Related TermTeaching Related TermTraining Related TermContinuing education Narrower TermIn-service training Narrower TermOccupational training Narrower TermSafety education Narrower TermTable top exercises Narrower TermTraining courses Narrower TermTraining exercises Narrower TermTraining facilities Narrower TermTraining needs analysis Narrower TermTraining programs Narrower Term
Effluents(a) Discharges or outflows of water fromground drainage system or subsurfacestorage facility.(b) Solid, liquid, or gas wastes which enterthe environment as a by-product of man-oriented processes.
Pollution Related Term
EgressA route of travel from any point inside abuilding or area to a point outside thebuilding or area.
Access Related TermEscape routes Related TermEvacuation Related TermExits Related Term
El NiñoAn anomalous warming of ocean waterresulting from the oscillation of a current inthe South Pacific.
Droughts Related Term
Elderly persons
Aged Use
Electric shock
Shock Broader Term
Electrical appliances
Appliances Broader TermElectricity Broader Term
Electrical burns
Electricity Related TermElectrocution Related Term
Electricity
Electrical burns Related TermElectrical appliances Narrower TermElectricity supply Narrower Term
Electricity supply
Electricity Broader TermPower supply Broader TermBlackouts Narrower TermBrownouts Narrower TermPower failures Narrower Term
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Electrocution
Electrical burns Related Term
Electronic mail
Email Non-preferred TermCommunications Broader TermElectronic mail systems Related TermInternet Related Term
Electronic mail systems
Bulletin boards Non-preferred TermEmail systems Non-preferred TermElectronic mail Related Term
Elevators
Lifts Non-preferred Term
Email systems
Electronic mail systems Use
Embankments
Levees Narrower Term
Emblems
Insignia Related Term
EmergenciesEvents, actual or imminent, which endangeror threaten to endanger life, property or theenvironment, and which require a significantand coordinated response.
Disasters Related TermEmergency drills Related TermEmergency grants Related TermEmergency medicine Related TermEmergency shelters Related TermEmergency services Related TermEmergency supplies Related TermFood aid Related TermHazards Related TermMedical emergencies Related TermCivil emergencies Narrower TermEmergency accommodation Narrower TermEmergency communications Narrower TermEmergency housing Narrower TermEmergency power supply Narrower TermEmergency preparedness Narrower TermEmergency relief Narrower Term
Emergency vehicles Narrower TermEmergency response Narrower TermEnvironmental emergencies Narrower TermExplosions Narrower Term
Emergency accommodation
Emergencies Broader TermBilleting Related TermEmergency housing Related TermShelters Related TermEvacuation centres Related TermTemporary accommodation Related Term
Emergency affected personsPeople, other than emergency managementpersonnel, who experience losses or injuryor are affected by an emergency. Usuallyunderstood to exclude the dead.
Disaster affected persons Related Term
Emergency areasAn area from which it is necessary toexclude persons due to the size, nature orlocation of an emergency, so as to ensurepublic safety, security of evacuatedpremises, or the safety of, or prevention ofobstruction, hindrance or interference topersons engaging in emergency activity.
Disaster areas Related TermExclusion areas Related Term
Emergency care
Emergency medicine Broader Term
Emergency communications
Communications Broader TermEmergencies Broader Term
Emergency control centres
Control centres Related Term
Emergency coordination centres
Emergency operationscentres Use
Emergency drills
Drills Related TermEmergencies Related Term
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Emergency grantsThe provision of finances to affectedpersons as dictated by government policy,during emergency relief.
Emergency relief Broader TermEmergencies Related TermRelief payments Related Term
Emergency housing
Emergencies Broader TermEmergency accommodation Related TermTemporary accommodation Related TermTemporary housing Related Term
Emergency lighting
Lighting Broader Term
Emergency managementA range of measures to manage risks tocommunities and the environment.
Civil protection Non-preferred TermCounter disaster management
Non-preferred TermCrisis management Non-preferred TermConflict management Related TermConflict resolution Related TermCrises Related TermDisaster management Related TermEmergency management
measures Related TermEmergency response Related TermLogistics Related TermManagement Related TermMovement control Related TermRegistration Related TermRemote areas Related TermDisaster planning Narrower TermDisaster preparedness Narrower TermDisaster prevention Narrower TermDisaster recovery Narrower TermStaging areas Narrower Term
Emergency managementcompetencies
Emergency servicesvolunteers Related Term
Emergency management measuresMeasures encompassing the assessment,corrective and protective actions takenduring the course of an emergencycondition.
Emergency measures Non-preferred TermEmergency management Related Term
Emergency management systemsIntegrated approach - preparedness,prevention, response.
Emergency management Broader TermEmergency management
competencies Narrower Term
Emergency management volunteers
Emergency servicesvolunteers Use
Emergency measures
Emergency managementmeasures Use
Emergency medical dispatch
Dispatch Broader TermComputer aided dispatch Related Term
Emergency medical personnel
Medical personnel Broader TermEmergency medical services Related TermEmergency medicine Related TermEmergency service personnel Related TermField medical teams Related Term
Emergency medical servicesThe aggregate of various resources andpersonnel necessary to deliver medical careto those with an unpredicted immediateneed outside a hospital and continued careonce in an established emergency facility.
Emergency services Broader TermMedical services Broader TermEmergency medical personnel Related TermEmergency medicine Related TermAmbulance services Narrower Term
Emergency medical training
Emergency medicine Related TermTraining Broader Term
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Emergency medicineThe study of emergency medical conditionsand their management.
Medicine Broader TermAdvanced life support Related TermBasic life support Related TermDisaster medicine Related TermEmergencies Related TermEmergency medical
personnel Related TermEmergency medical services Related TermEmergency medical training Related TermMedical emergencies Related TermTriage (Medicine) Related TermEmergency care Narrower TermFirst aid Narrower Term
Emergency operations centresA facility or building from which emergencyoperations are managed.
Emergency coordinationcentres Non-preferred Term
Communication centres Broader TermControl centres Related Term
Emergency operations manualA document containing specific, step-wiseinstructions on carrying out emergencyoperational procedures.
Emergency plans Related TermStandard operating
procedures Related Term
Emergency personnel
Ambulance officers Related TermFire fighters Related TermEmployees Related TermMedical personnel Related TermPolice officers Related TermState Emergency
Services (SES) Related TermTerritory Emergency Services Related TermEmergency service personnel Narrower Term
Emergency planning
Civil defence Related TermOperational Planning Narrower Term
Emergency planning zonesZones designated around nuclear poweredwarship berths and anchorages for planningpurposes to assist in the identification ofareas where hazards might arise.
Emergency plans Broader TermZones Broader Term
Emergency plansAn agreed set of arrangements forpreventing, mitigating, preparing for,responding to and recovering from anincident or emergency, involving thedefinition of responsibilities, the analysis ofresources and the definition of commandcontrol structures. May be called disasterplans in some states.
Crisis management plans Non-preferred TermPlans Broader TermContingency plans Related TermDisaster plans Related TermDisplans Related TermEmergency operations manual Related TermMutual aid Related TermEmergency planning zone Narrower TermFlood plans Narrower TermFunctional plans Narrower TermInner perimeter Narrower Term
Emergency power supply
Emergencies Broader TermPower supplies Broader TermEmergency supplies Related Term
Emergency preparednessArrangements to ensure that, should anemergency occur, all those resources andservices which are needed to cope with theeffects can be efficiently mobilised anddeployed.
Emergencies Broader TermPreparedness Broader TermCommunity preparedness Narrower Term
Emergency proceduresA set of directions detailing what actionsshould be taken, as well as how, when, bywhom and why, for specific emergencyevents.
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Standard operatingprocedures Related Term
Emergency recovery teams
Emergency response Broader Term
Emergency reliefThe provision of immediate life support andhuman needs of persons affected by, orresponding to an emergency.
Emergencies Broader TermRelief Broader TermMaterial needs Related TermEmergency grants Narrower TermEmergency relief centres Narrower Term
Emergency relief centresCentres established to provide groups ofpersons with any or all of the services, of thefunction areas of Emergency Relief.
Emergency relief Broader TermEvacuation centres Related Term
Emergency responseAction taken in anticipation of, during andimmediately after an emergency to ensurethat its effects are minimised, and thatpeople affected are given immediate reliefand support.
Emergencies Broader TermResponse Broader TermEmergency coordination
centre Related TermDisaster response Related TermEmergency management Related TermFunctional areas Related TermIncident management Related TermLead time Related TermEmergency recovery teams Narrower TermEmergency response teams Narrower TermRecovery management Narrower TermResponse Agency Narrower Term
Emergency response teams
Emergency response Broader Term
Emergency service personnel
Emergency personnel Broader TermEmergency services Broader TermVolunteers Broader TermEmergency medical personnel Related TermAmbulance officers Narrower TermEmergency services
volunteers Narrower TermFire fighters Narrower TermParamedics Narrower TermPolice Narrower Term
Emergency servicesAgencies responsible for the protection andpreservation of life and property from harmresulting from incidents and emergencies.
Civil defence Related TermEmergencies Related TermEmployees Related TermPublic relations Related TermAmbulance services Narrower TermEmergency medical services Narrower TermBush fire services Narrower TermEmergency service personnel Narrower TermFire services Narrower TermPolice services Narrower TermWelfare services Narrower TermRescue services Narrower Term
Emergency services cooperation
Cooperation Broader TermPartnerships Related Term
Emergency services volunteers
Emergency managementvolunteers Non-preferred Term
Emergency service personnel Broader TermVolunteers Broader TermEmergency management
competencies Related Term
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Emergency sheltersGroup shelters provided for affectedpersons in a community hall or similar.They are part of emergency relief stage andare different from temporaryaccommodation.
Shelters Broader TermEmergencies Related TermEvacuation centres Related TermTemporary housing Related Term
Emergency suppliesThe provision of resources in emergenciesto response agencies, by other than theirinternal resource acquisition systems.
Emergencies Related TermEmergency power supply Related Term
Emergency vehicles
Emergencies Broader TermVehicles Broader TermAmbulances Narrower TermFire appliances Narrower TermPolice vehicles Narrower TermRescue appliances Narrower Term
Emergency warning systems
Alarm systems Related TermFlood warnings Related TermNatural disaster warning
systems Narrower Term
Emergency workers
Workers Related Term
Emotional support
Counselling Related TermCrisis intervention Related TermDefusing Related TermEmotions Related Term
Emotions
Emotional support Related TermFear Narrower TermGrief Narrower Term
Employees
Emergency personnel Related Term
Emergency services Related Term
Endemic diseasesThe usual presence or prevalence of adisease in a given geographical area.
Diseases Related Term
Engineering
Civil engineering Narrower TermEarthquake engineering Narrower Term
Enteric diseasesA general term for a variety of infectiousintestinal diseases due to a number ofknown causes or unknown causestransmitted through various mechanisms.
Diseases Related Term
Entry
Access Use
Environment(a) The complex of physical, chemical andbiological agents which may impact on aperson or the community.(b) The air, water and earth, sometimescalled the biosphere.
Ecosystems Related TermEnvironmental degradation Narrower TermEnvironmental change Narrower TermEnvironmental emergencies Narrower TermEnvironmental health Narrower TermEnvironmental movement Narrower TermEnvironmental risk Narrower Term
Environmental change
Environment Broader TermDesertification Related TermEnvironmental degradation Narrower Term
Environmental degradationUnfavourable modification of the ecologicalstate and environment through naturalprocesses and/or human activities.
Environment Broader TermEnvironmental change Broader TermEcology Related Term
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Environmental emergencies
Emergencies Broader TermEnvironment Broader Term
Environmental healthThe science that aims at creating theenvironmental conditions most conducive tohealth.
Environment Broader TermHealth Broader TermPublic health Related Term
Environmental health officerA term used to identify a Health Inspector/Surveyor, Public Health Officer, SanitaryEngineer, Engineer Hygiene officer andPreventative Medicine Officer.
Public health Related Term
Environmental impact
Air pollution Related TermChemical pollutants Related TermContaminated land Related TermWater pollution Related TermEnvironmental impact
assessment Narrower TermEnvironmental impact
statements Related Term
Environmental impact assessment
Environmental impact Broader TermEnvironmental impact
statements Narrower Term
Environmental impact statements
Environmental impact Broader TermEnvironmental impact
assessment Related Term
Environmental impact studiesStudies undertaken in order to assess theeffect on a specified environment of theintroduction of any new factor which mayupset the ecological balance.
Environmental risk Related TermEnvironmental risk
assessment Related Term
Environmental movement
Green movement Non-preferred TermEnvironment Broader TermConservation movement Related TermConservationists Related Term
Environmental pollution
Pollution Broader Term
Environmental riskRisks to natural ecosystems or to the beautyor amenity of the natural world.
Environment Broader TermRisk Broader TermChemical plants Related TermEnvironmental impact studies Related TermEnvironmentally-sensitive
Areas Related TermEcological risk Narrower TermEnvironmental risk
assessment Narrower Term
Environmental risk assessment
Environmental impact studies Related TermEnvironmental risk Related Term
Environmentally-sensitive areas
Environmental risk Related Term
EpicentreA point on the Earth’s surface directly abovethe focus of an earthquake.
Earthquakes Broader Term
EpidemicsUnusual increases in the number of cases ofan infectious disease which already exists inan endemic state in the region or populationconcerned.
Diseases Related TermEpidemiology Related TermInfestation Related TermPlagues Related Term
EpidemiologyThe medical discipline that studies theinfluence of such factors as the life style,biological constitution and other personal or
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social determinants on the incidence anddistribution of disease.
Disaster medicine Related TermEpidemics Related Term
Equipment
Machinery Related TermExtrication equipment Narrower TermRescue equipment Narrower Term
ErosionLoosening or dissolving and removal of rockor soil as a result of water, ice or windaction.
Desertification Related TermSoil erosion Narrower Term
Escape behaviour
Human behaviour Related Term
Escape routes
Access Related TermEgress Related TermEvacuation Related TermExits Related Term
Ethics
Confidentiality Related TermHuman rights Related Term
EvacuationThe planned relocation of persons fromdangerous or potentially dangerous areas tosafer areas and eventual return.
Access Related TermDislocation Related TermEgress Related TermEscape routes Related TermRelocation Related TermResettlement Related TermExits Related TermAeromedical evacuation Narrower TermAircraft evacuation Narrower TermBuilding evacuation Narrower TermBush fire evacuation Narrower TermEvacuation systems Narrower TermMass evacuation Narrower Term
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Evacuation areasAreas surrounding an emergency incident inwhich personnel and/or residents may besubject to ready removal in case ofnecessity.
Assembly areas Related TermFire refuge areas Related TermShelters Related Term
Evacuation centresCentres that provide affected people withbasic human needs includingaccommodation, food and water.
Emergency relief centres Related TermEmergency accommodation Related TermEmergency shelters Related TermReception centres Related Term
Evacuation drills
Drills Broader TermEvacuation of civilians Related TermFire Drills Related Term
Evacuation of civilians
Evacuation drills Related Term
Evacuation plans
Evacuation procedures Related Term
Evacuation procedures
Evacuation plans Related Term
Evacuation systems
Evacuation Broader Term
Evacuees
Displaced persons Related Term
Event treeThe diagram produced by an incidentsequence analysis.
Fault tree Related TermFrequency Related Term
EventsIncidents or situations which occur in aparticular place during a particular interval oftime.
Incidents Related TermOlympic Games Related TermSpecial events Narrower Term
Evidence
Evidence, expert Narrower Term
Evidence, expert
Evidence Broader TermWitnesses Related Term
Examinations
Tests Non-preferred TermEducation Related TermInspections Related TermTesting Related Term
Exclusion areasAreas surrounding a particular site whereinall but authorised personnel may beprohibited.
Control areas Related TermDisaster areas Related TermEmergency areas Related TermRestricted areas Related Term
ExerciseRealistically planned simulations of anincident, designed and coordinated in sucha manner that the response of theemergency organisation and otherpersonnel closely approximates theresponse to the actual incident.
Drills Related TermFire drills Related TermMock disaster training Related TermSimulation methods Related TermDisaster exercises Narrower TermTable top exercises Narrower TermTraining exercises Narrower Term
Exits
Egress Related Term
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Exotic animal diseasesDiseases affecting animals, which mayinclude man, which do not presently occur inAustralia.
Animal diseases Broader TermAnimals Related TermQuarantine Related TermVectors Related TermZoonoses Related Term
Expert evidence
Expert witnesses Non-preferred TermWitness Related TermEvidence Broader Term
Expert witnesses
Expert evidence Use
Explosion overpressure
Overpressure Use
ExplosionsSudden release of large amounts of energyin a destructive manner at a velocity of a fewmetres per second.
Emergencies Broader TermDeflagration Related TermDetonation Related TermExplosives Related TermIgnition Related TermAircraft explosions Narrower TermBLEVE Narrower TermDust explosions Narrower TermGas explosions Narrower TermNuclear explosions Narrower Term
ExplosivesSubstances, whether or not contained in adevice specially prepared, which aremanufactured with a view to producing apractical effect by explosion or a pyrotechniceffect, or any other substance which, byreason of the nature of its explosiveproperties is to be treated as such.
Hazardous materials Broader TermBlasts Related TermBombs Related TermDetonation Related TermExplosions Related Term
Explosives transportation Narrower Term
Explosives transportation
Explosives Broader TermHazardous materials
transportation Related Term
Exposure hazardThe risk of fire spreading from a building,structure or other property to a nearbybuilding or structure, or other part of thesame building or structure, by radiated heatacross the intervening space.
Exposure, Medicalradiographic Broader Term
Radiant heat Related Term
Exposure, Medical radiographic(a) The circumstances of being exposed toradiation(b) Defined dosimetric quantity now nolonger used for radiation protectionpurposes.
Exposure hazard Narrower Term
Extinguishants
Halon Narrower Term
Extinguishing systems
Response time Related TermFire sprinklers Narrower Term
Extrication
Confined space rescue Related TermImmobilisation Related TermMotor vehicle rescue Related TermRescue operations Related TermExtrication equipment Narrower Term
Extrication equipment
Equipment Broader TermExtrication Broader Term
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Facilities management
Buildings Broader Term
Factories
Buildings Broader TermIndustrial buildings Related TermArms factories Narrower Term
Factors
Risk factors Narrower TermStructural factors Narrower TermTime factors Narrower Term
Fail safeA failure mode where hazardous orotherwise harmful effects are minimal.
Failures Broader Term
Failure rateThe frequency with which a component,equipment or system fails.
Failures Broader Term
FailuresConditions of a component, equipment orsystem, in which the design intention is notmet.
Bridge failures Related TermBuilding failures Related TermDam failures Related TermFail safe Narrower TermFailure rate Narrower TermSystems failure Narrower Term
Fallout shelters
Radioactive, fallout Broader TermShelters Broader Term
FaminesCatastrophic food shortages, affecting largenumbers of people due to climaticenvironmental and socio-economic reasons.
Droughts Related Term
Farming
Agriculture Use
Farms
Agricultural industry Broader Term
Fatalities
Casualties Related TermDeaths Related TermInvestigations Related TermVictims Related Term
Fatigue
Stress, Physiology Related Term
Fault, GeologyA fracture or zone of fractures in rock alongwhich the two sides have been displacedrelative to each other parallel to the fracture.
Earthquakes Broader Term
Fault treeThe logic diagram used in fault treeanalysis, that traces an undesirable eventback to its cause or causes.
Event tree Related TermFrequency Related TermFault tree analysis Narrower Term
Fault tree analysisA systems engineering method forrepresenting the logical combinations ofvarious system states and possible causeswhich can contribute to a specified event(called the ‘top event’).
Fault tree Broader Term
Fauna
Animals Use
Fear
Emotions Broader TermHuman behaviour Broader TermCrowd management Related TermPanic Related Term
Fee for service
Finance Broader Term
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Ferries
Ships Broader Term
Field medical teamsTeams of experienced doctors and nurses,usually sent from a hospital, to provide on-site assessment and emergency treatmentof casualties prior to transfer. One memberof each team is appointed Medical TeamLeader.
Emergency medicalpersonnel Related Term
Finance
Funding Non-preferred TermDisaster relief
- financial aspects Related TermFund Raising Related TermManagement Related TermFee for service Narrower TermFinancial institutions Narrower TermFire levies Narrower TermFinancial management Narrower TermFinancial planning Narrower TermFinancial policy Narrower Term
Financial institutions
Banks and Banking Non-preferred TermFinance Broader Term
Financial management
Finance Broader TermCost benefit analysis Related TermCost effectiveness Narrower Term
Financial planning
Disaster relief,financial aspects Broader Term
Finance Broader Term
Financial policy
Disaster relief -financial aspects Broader Term
Finance Broader Term
Fire
Flames Related Term
Fire alarmsComponents and apparatus for giving anaudible, visible, or other perceptible alarm offire, and which may also initiate other action.
Fire detectors Non-preferred TermAlarm systems Broader TermFires Related Term
Fire appliancesA generic term used to describe any firefighting vehicle or specialist vehicle used byfire services to combat fires or otheremergencies.
Fire engines Non-preferred TermAppliances Broader TermEmergency vehicles Broader TermFire boats Related TermRescue appliances Related TermAerial appliances Narrower TermAirport fire appliances Narrower Term
Fire bans
Fire restrictions Broader Term
Fire boatsPowered vessels equipped for fighting fires.
Boats and boating Broader TermFire appliances Related Term
Fire breaksAny natural or constructed discontinuity in afuel bed used to congregate, stop andcontrol the spread of a wildfire, or to providea fireline from which to suppress a fire.
Fires Broader Term
Fire brigades
Fire services Use
Fire codes
Building codes Use
Fire control
Back burn Narrower Term
Fire coverThe standard of response to a fire in aparticular area. "Standards of Fire Cover".
Response Related Term
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Fire damage
Damage Broader TermFires Related TermBush fire damage Narrower TermSmoke damage Narrower Term
Fire danger period
Fire hazards Related TermFire weather Related Term
Fire departments
Fire services Use
Fire detectors
Fire alarms Use
Fire drillsPractice drills for fire fighters and occupantsof a site to accustom them to their duties incase of a fire.
Drills Broader TermEvacuation drills Related TermExercises Related TermTraining Related Term
Fire engines
Fire appliances Use
Fire fightersPeople whose activity or employment is toextinguish fires; members of fire services.
Emergency service personnel Broader TermEmergency personnel Related TermBush fire fighters Narrower Term
Fire fighting
Fire fighting operations Use
Fire fighting operations
Fire fighting Non-preferred TermFire fighting techniques Non-preferred TermFires Broader TermFoam Related TermInfrared cameras Related TermUrban fire detection Related Term
Fire fighting techniques
Fire fighting operations Use
Fire hazardsAny fuel which if ignited, may be difficult toextinguish.
Hazards Broader TermFires Related TermFire risk Related TermFire danger periods Related TermFire load Narrower Term
Fire incident reporting systems
Incident reporting systems Use
Fire insurance
Fires Broader TermInsurance Broader Term
Fire investigation
Arson Related TermFires Related Term
Fire levies
Finance Broader TermFire services Related Term
Fire loadThe total amount of combustible materialexpressed in heat units.
Fire hazards Broader Term
Fire preventionAll pre-fire activities designed to reduce fuelquantities, remove known hazards, andprepare properties for the possibility of firesoccurring so that the fire development andspread is minimised and property damage ismitigated.
Fire protection Related TermFires Related Term
Fire protectionProvisions made to detect, suppress or limitthe spread of fires and particularly designfeatures of buildings aimed at limiting thespread of fire from the area of origin.
Fires Broader TermFire prevention Related TermLegislation Related TermLiability Related TermStandards Related Term
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Fire refuge areasAreas which people may seek shelter fromthe danger of fire.
Fire shelters Non-preferred TermRefuge fire shelters Non-preferred TermAssembly areas Related TermEvacuation areas Related Term
Fire reporting systems
Accident reporting systems Use
Fire restrictions
Fire bans Narrower Term
Fire risk(a) A building, structure or object consideredespecially likely to catch fire, or one whichwould be especially unsafe in a fire.(b) The risk of loss by fire.(c) The obligation of an insurer to cover theloss caused.
Fire hazards Related TermFuel load Narrower Term
Fire services
Fire brigades Non-preferred TermFire departments Non-preferred TermEmergency services Broader TermCollocation Related TermFire levies Related TermAirport fire services Narrower Term
Fire shelters
Fire refuge areas Use
Fire sprinklers
Extinguishing system Broader Term
Fire stations
Buildings Broader Term
Fire stormsLarge, rapidly-developing fires covering alarge area, characterised by an air system ofgreat power and velocity.
Fires Broader TermStorms Broader TermConflagrations Related Term
Fire towersLookouts in the bush for detecting bushfires.
Buildings Broader Term
Fire wardens
Wardens Use
Fire weather
Fire danger period Related TermWeather Related Term
FireballsBalls of flaming gas.
Fires Broader Term
Fires
Natural disasters Broader TermAccelerants Related TermFire alarms Related TermFire damage Related TermFire hazards Related TermFire investigation Related TermAircraft fires Narrower TermArson Narrower TermBush fires Narrower TermCargo ship fires Narrower TermDust fires Narrower TermFire balls Narrower TermFire breaks Narrower TermFire fighting operations Narrower TermFire insurance Narrower TermFire protection Narrower TermFire storms Narrower TermForest fires Narrower TermGrass fires Narrower TermInterface fires Narrower TermLiquefied petroleum gas fires Narrower TermMetal fires Narrower TermSpot fires Narrower TermTanker ship fires Narrower TermWildfires Narrower Term
Fireworks
Pyrotechnics Non-preferred Term
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First aidImmediate and temporary care given on siteto the victims of an accident or suddenillness in order to avert complications,lessen suffering and sustain the person untilcompetent services or a physician can beobtained.
Emergency medicine Broader TermAccidents, wounds and
injuries Related TermAdvanced life support Related TermBasic life support Related TermTriage, medicine Related TermWound and injuries Related Term
First aid post
Casualty clearing stations Related Term
Flames
Fire Related Term
Flammable gases
Hazardous materials Related Term
Flammable liquidsLiquids which are capable of being ignitedand burning in air and which meet thecriteria of the ADG Code.
Combustible liquids Related TermFlammable materials storage Related TermHazardous materials Related TermLiquid fuels Related Term
Flammable materials
Flammable solids Non-preferred TermFlammable substances Non-preferred TermInflammable materials Non-preferred TermCombustible materials Related TermHazardous materials Related TermPetrochemicals Related Term
Flammable materials storage
Hazardous materials Broader TermFlammable liquids Related TermHazardous materials storage Related Term
Flammable materials transport
Hazardous materialstransportation Broader Term
Flammable solids
Flammable materials Use
Flammable substances
Flammable materials Use
Flares
Distress signals Related Term
Flash floodsFloods of short duration with a relatively highpeak discharge with no advance warning.
Floods Broader Term
Flood boatsVessels used for rescue, evacuation andresupply purposes.
Boats and boating Related TermFlood rescue Related Term
Flood bulletins
Flood warnings Broader TermFlood height Related TermFlood levels Related TermFlood stage Related Term
Flood controlThe management of water resourcesthrough construction of dams, reservoirs,embankments, etc. to avoid floods.
Drainage Related TermFlood hydrograph Related TermFlood mitigation Related TermFloods Related TermLevees Related Term
Flood damageThe tangible and intangible costs offlooding.
Damage Broader TermFlood levels Related TermFlood loss Related TermFloods Related TermWater damage Related Term
Flood dams and reservoirs
Reservoirs Broader TermBunds Related TermDams Related Term
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Floods Related Term
Flood forecastsPrediction of the stage, discharge,beginning and duration of a flood, especiallyof the peak discharge at a specific point ona stream resulting from precipitation and/orsnow melt.
Flood forecasts Related TermFlood predictions Related TermFlood warnings Related TermFloods Related TermForecasting Related Term
Flood frequency analysis
Floods Related Term
Flood frequency curveA graphical representation of therelationship between peak flood dischargeand exceedance probability.
Floods Related Term
Flood frequency distribution
Floods Related Term
Flood gauge
Flood levels Related Term
Flood height
Flood bulletins Related TermFlood levels Related TermFlood stage Related TermFloods Related Term
Flood hydrographA graphical representation of the flooddischarge with respect to time for aparticular point on a stream or river.
Flood control Related TermHydrograph Related Term
Flood insurance
Insurance Broader TermFlood loss Related TermFloods Related Term
Flood levels
Flood bulletins Related TermFlood damage Related TermFlood gauge Related TermFlood height Related TermFlood stage Related Term
Flood loss
Flood damage Related TermFlood insurance Related Term
Flood mitigation
Flood control Related TermFlood plans Related TermFloodplain management Related TermFloodplain zoning Related TermFloods Related TermMitigation Broader Term
Flood plans
Plans Broader TermDisaster plans Related TermEmergency plans Related TermFlood mitigation Related Term
Flood predictions
Prediction Broader TermFlood forecasts Related Term
Flood proofingA combination of measures incorporated inthe design, construction and alteration ofindividual buildings or structures subject toflooding, to reduce or eliminate flooddamages.
Buildings Related Term
Flood reports
Floods Broader Term
Flood rescue
Rescue operations Broader TermFlood boats Related Term
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Flood stageThat stage, on a fixed river gauge, at whichthe overflow of the natural banks of astream begins to cause damage in anyportion of the reach for which the gauge isused as an index.
Flood bulletins Related TermFlood height Related TermFlood levels Related TermFloods Related Term
Flood warning systems
Warning systems Broader TermEarly warning systems Related TermFloods Related Term
Flood warningsStatements by the Bureau of Meteorologyincluding all or part of the following terms forparticular catchments:(a) A summary of the current meteorologicalsituation and expected developments(b) A summary of the rainfall which hasoccurred or is expected(c) River heights at key locations(d) The class of flooding that is expected;and/or(e) River heights.
Warning systems Broader TermWarnings Broader TermEmergency warning systems Related TermFlood forecasts Related TermFloods Related TermFlood bulletins Narrower TermPreliminary flood warning Narrower Term
Floodgates
Floods Related Term
Floodplain managementTechniques available to reduce flooddamage and disruption
Floodplains Broader TermFlood mitigation Related TermFloods Related Term
Floodplain zoningA plan that defines the main zones of apotential flood area.
Floodplains Broader TermFlood mitigation Related Term
FloodplainsThe land which may be covered by waterwhen the river overflows its banks duringfloods.
Floods Related TermFloodplain management Narrower TermFloodplain zoning Narrower Term
FloodsThe overflowing by water of the normalconfines of a stream or other body of water,or the accumulation of water by drainageover areas which are not normallysubmerged.
Natural disasters Broader TermDischarge Related TermFlood control Related TermFlood damage Related TermFlood dams and reservoirs Related TermFlood forecasts Related TermFlood frequency analysis Related TermFlood frequency curve Related TermFlood frequency distribution Related TermFlood height Related TermFlood mitigation Related TermFlood insurance Related TermFlood stage Related TermFlood warning systems Related TermFlood warnings Related TermFloodgates Related TermFloodplain management Related TermFloodplains Related TermHydrology Related TermRunoff Related TermFlood reports Narrower TermFlash floods Narrower Term
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Foam(a) A stable aggregation of small bubbles,whose properties are such that the foammay be used as a flame-smothering blanket,or to prevent the entry of air, or to suppressvapour(b) A fire extinguishing medium consisting ofa mass of stable bubbles formed in a liquidby chemical or other mechanical means.
Fire fighting operations Related Term
Fog
Weather hazards Broader Term
FOI
Freedom of Information Use
Food
Food adulteration andinspection Related Term
Food contamination Related TermFood hazards Related TermFood poisoning Related TermFood shortages Related TermFood supplies Related Term
Food adulteration and inspection
Food Inspection Non-preferred TermFood Related TermFood contamination Related TermFood surveillance Related Term
Food aidAssistance rendered on an organised basis,either free or on concessional terms, toprovide food to a population group,community or country suffering from foodshortage or insufficient development.
Food relief Non-preferred TermEmergencies Related TermFood supplies Related TermNutrition Related TermRelief Related Term
Food contamination
Food Related TermFood adulteration and
inspection Related Term
Food hazards
Food Related Term
Food inspection
Food adulteration andinspection Use
Food poisoning
Poisoning Broader TermFood Related Term
Food relief
Food aid Use
Food shortages
Food Related TermFood supplies Related Term
Food supplies
Food Related TermFood aid Related TermFood shortages Related Term
Food surveillance
Food adulteration andinspection Related Term
ForecastingStatements or statistical estimates of theoccurrence of a future event.
Flood forecasts Related TermPrediction Related TermCyclone forecasts Narrower TermDrought forecasts Narrower TermLong-range weather
forecasting Narrower TermTsunami warning systems Narrower TermWeather forecasts Narrower Term
Foreign aid
International relief Narrower Term
Forensic dentistry
Forensic odontology Non-preferred Term
Forensic medicine
Autopsy Narrower Term
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Forensic odontology
Forensic dentistry Use
Forensic sciences
Autopsies Narrower Term
Forest firesFires burning mainly in forest or woodland.
Bush fires Broader TermFires Broader Term
Forest management
Forests Broader Term
Forestry
Deforestation Related TermTrees Related Term
Forests
Wilderness areas Related TermRainforest management Narrower TermRainforests Narrower Term
Freedom of Information
FOI Non-preferred TermManagement Related Term
Freeways
Motorways Non-preferred TermRoads Broader TermHighways Related Term
FrequencyA measure of likelihood expressed as thenumber of occurrences of an event in agiven time.
Event tree Related TermFault tree Related TermRelated Term Related Term
Frequency analysis
Probability analysis Use
Frost
Weather hazards Broader TermFrostbite Narrower Term
Frostbite
Frost Broader Term
Fuel depots
Service stations Related Term
Fuel loadThe amount of fuel available to burn(depends on the type of vegetation, howmuch of it there is, its 'fineness' and itsmoisture content).
Fire risk Broader Term
Fuel reductionThe process of removing a fire hazard toreduce its chance of ignition, such ascontrolled burning.
Controlled burning Related TermFuels Related TermPrescribed burning Related TermHazard reduction Related Term
Fuel storage
Fuel storage tanks Related Term
Fuel storage tanks
Fuel storage Related TermFuels Related TermStorage tanks Related Term
Fuel transport
Transportation Broader TermFuels Related Term
Fuels
Fuel reduction Related TermFuel storage Related TermFuel storage tanks Related TermFuel transport Related TermRefuelling Related TermLiquid fuels Narrower TermSolar energy Narrower Term
Full protective clothing
Protective clothing Use
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Fumes(a) Any smoke-like or vaporous exhalationsfrom matter or substances(b) Airborne solid particles formed when thematerial from a volatilised solid condensesin cool air.
Gases Related TermVapours Related Term
Functional areasThe categorisation of services required foremergency relief for the purposes ofallocating responsibility to nominatedagencies. These are catering, communityorganisations, emergency accommodation,emergency grants, counselling andtemporary accommodation, material needs,registration.
Emergency response Related Term
Functional plansDocuments describing roles/responsibilitiesand arrangements for the performance of akey response or recovery function. Theyare in support of the main plan.
Emergency plans Broader Term
Fund raising
Funding Related Term
Funding
Finance Use
Fungicides
Pesticides Related Term
Fusion
Hydrogen bombs Related Term
GalesWinds with a speed between 34 and 40knots.
Winds Broader TermStorms Related Term
Gaols
Prisons Use
Gas, Natural
Natural gas Use
Gas detectorsA detector which responds to, and will givewarning of, a predetermined concentrationof a particular gas.
Detectors Broader Term
Gas explosions
Explosions Broader TermLiquefied petroleum gas
explosions Narrower Term
Gas industry
Industries Broader TermChemical industry Related TermOffshore gas industry Related Term
Gas pipelines
Pipelines Broader Term
Gas wells
Offshore structures Related TermOil well drilling rigs Related Term
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Gases(a) Substances consisting of atoms andmolecules which are sufficiently mobile for itto occupy the whole space in which it iscontained.(b) Formless fluids that expand to occupythe space or enclosure in which they areconfined.(c) Molecular dispersion of material in air.
Dust Related TermFumes Related TermSmoke Related TermVapours Related TermCompressed air Narrower TermLiquefied petroleum gas Narrower TermNatural gas Narrower Term
Geographic Information SystemsComputerised databases for the capture,storage, analysis and display of locationally-defined information.
Computer programs Broader TermInformation systems Broader TermAerial photography Related TermMapping Related TermPhotography Related TermRemote sensing Related Term
Geological hazards
Natural hazards Broader TermAvalanches Narrower TermLandslides Narrower TermMud flows Narrower Term
Gesture
Nonverbal communication Related Term
Glaciers
Rivers Related Term
Global Positioning SystemMicroprocessors which can receive signalsand use this information to locatethemselves at any point on the surface ofthe planet.
Computer programs Broader TermAutomatic vehicle location Related TermSatellites Related Term
Global temperature changes
Global warming Related Term
Global warming
Climatic changes Related TermGlobal temperature changes Related TermGreenhouse effect,
Atmospheric Related TermOzone depletion Related TermSea level rise Related Term
Government agencies(a) Any body corporate or un-incorporateconstituted by or under any Act for a publicpurpose; and(b) Any member or officer of such a body(c) Any persons in the service of the Crownupon whom any function, power, duty orresponsibility is conferred by or under theAct.
Organisations Broader Term
Grandstands
Sports grounds Related TermStadiums Related Term
Grass firesA fire in predominantly grass vegetation.
Fires Broader TermWildfires Broader TermBush fires Related TermGrasslands Related TermGround cover fires Related Term
Grasslands
Grass fires Related Term
Green movement
Environmental movement Use
Greenhouse effect, AtmosphericThe increase in temperature in agreenhouse caused by the radiant heat fromthe sun passing through the glass, whileheat within the greenhouse is trapped thereby the glass.
Climatic changes Related TermGlobal warming Related TermSolar radiation Related Term
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Grid referenceA group of numbers that describes a pointon a map using a given map grid system.
Map reading Broader TermMaps Broader Term
Grief
Emotions Broader TermBereavement Related Term
Grief counselling
Bereavement Related Term
Grievance procedures
Industrial relations Related Term
Ground cover fires
Grass fires Related Term
Ground waterWater present below the soil surface andoccupying voids in the porous subsoil.
Pollution management Related Term
Group risk
Societal risk Related Term
Group think
Communication Related TermManagement Related Term
GustsSudden, brief increase of the wind speedover its mean value.
Winds Related Term
Hail storms
Storms Broader Term
HalonAn abbreviation for halogenatedhydrocarbon and an acknowledged termused to describe an inert gaseousextinguishing agent.
Extinguishants Broader Term
Ham radio
Ham radio network Related TermHam radio operators Narrower Term
Ham radio networkThe international amateur radio network,frequently a valuable contribution by thecommunity to disaster response.
Ham radio Related TermHam radio operators Related Term
Ham radio operators
Ham radio Broader TermRadio operators Broader TermHam radio network Related Term
Handicapped
Handicapped persons Non-preferred TermDisabled person Related Term
Handicapped persons
Handicapped Use
Harbours
Ports Use
Harmful substances
Hazardous materials Use
Hazard analysisThat part of the overall planning processwhich identifies and describes hazards andtheir effects upon the community.
Hazards Broader TermHazard identification Related Term
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Earthquake hazard analysis Narrower Term
Hazard and operability study
Hazards Broader Term
Hazard assessment
Hazards Broader TermVulnerability assessment Related Term
Hazard auditsDetailed and comprehensive reviews of alloperational and organisational safetysystems and practises.
Safety audits Non-preferred TermRisk analysis Related Term
Hazard characteristicsParts of the hazard analysis process inwhich the hazards relevant to a givenlocality or are described.
Hazards Broader Term
Hazard identification
The process of recognising that a hazard existsand defining its characteristics.Hazards Broader TermHazard analysis Related Term
Hazard managementManagement strategies to reduce theimpact of hazards on the community.
Hazards Broader TermIncident management Related Term
Hazard mappingThe process of establishing geographicallywhere and to what extent particularphenomena are likely to pose a threat topeople, property, infrastructure, andeconomic activities.
Mapping Related Term
Hazard mitigationMeasures taken to reduce the impact ofhazards on a community.
Hazards Broader TermDisaster mitigation Related Term
Hazard perception
Hazards Broader Term
Hazard reduction
Controlled burning Related TermFuel reduction Related TermPrescribed burning Related Term
Hazard zoneAn area over which the risks fromhazardous activities are significant.
Hazards Broader Term
Hazardous materialsSubstances or materials which have beendetermined by an appropriate authority to becapable of posing an unreasonable risk tohealth, safety and property.
Harmful substances Non-preferred TermHazardous substances Non-preferred TermDispersion Related TermFlammable gases Related TermFlammable liquids Related TermFlammable materials Related TermHazardous materials storage Related TermInfectious materials Related TermLand mines Related TermNoxious substance Related TermAmmunition Narrower TermBiological hazards Narrower TermCarcinogens Narrower TermChemical hazards Narrower TermChemicals Narrower TermCombustible materials Narrower TermCorrosive materials Narrower TermCryogenic materials Narrower TermDangerous goods Narrower TermExplosives Narrower TermFlammable materials storage Narrower TermPoisons Narrower TermRadioactive materials Narrower TermRadioactive wastes Narrower TermToxic materials Narrower Term
Hazardous materials spills
Hazardous substances spills Non-preferred TermSpills Broader Term
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Hazardous materials standards
Hazardous substancestandards Non-preferred Term
Standards Broader Term
Hazardous materials storage
Hazardous substancesstorage Non-preferred Term
Storage Broader TermFlammable materials Related TermHazardous materials Related TermAmmunition dumps Narrower TermLiquefied petroleum gas
storage Narrower Term
Hazardous materials transportation
Explosives transportation Related TermChemical carriers (tankers) Narrower TermFlammable materials
transport Narrower TermLiquefied petroleum gas
transportation Narrower TermRadioactive materials
transportation Narrower Term
Hazardous substances
Hazardous materials Use
Hazardous substances spills
Hazardous materials spills Use
Hazardous substances standards
Hazardous materialsstandards Use
Hazardous substances storage
Hazardous materials storage Use
Hazardous waste sites
Hazardous wastes Related TermIncineration Related TermHazardous wastes sites
location Narrower Term
Hazardous waste sites location
Hazardous wastes sites Broader TermHazardous wastes Related Term
Hazardous waste transportation
Hazardous wastes Related Term
Hazardous wastesWaste materials or mixtures of waste whichrequire special handling and disposalbecause of their potential to damage healthand the environment.
Toxic wastes Non-preferred TermHazardous waste sites Related TermHazardous waste
sites location Related TermHazardous waste
transportation Related TermMedical wastes Related TermHazardous wastes
sites leaching Narrower Term
Hazardous wastes sites leaching
Hazardous wastes Broader TermHazardous wastes sites Broader Term
HazardsSituations with a potential for harm to life,health or property, damage to theenvironment or some combination of these.
Chemical plants Related TermDisasters Related TermEmergencies Related TermAsbestos hazards Narrower TermBiological hazards Narrower TermChemical hazards Narrower TermFire hazards Narrower TermHazard analysis Narrower TermHazard and operability study Narrower TermHazard assessment Narrower TermHazard identification Narrower TermHazard characteristics Narrower TermHazard management Narrower TermHazard mitigation Narrower TermHazard perception Narrower TermHazard zone Narrower TermHealth hazards Narrower TermMajor hazards Narrower TermSecondary hazards Narrower TermTechnological hazards Narrower TermThreats, Psychology Narrower Term
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HealthThe state of complete physical, mental andsocial well being, and not merely theabsence of disease or infirmity.
Environmental health Narrower TermHygiene Narrower TermMental health Narrower TermPublic health Narrower Term
Health care
Medical care Related TermNursing Related TermHealth care facilities Narrower Term
Health care facilitiesHospitals, nursing homes or other facilitieswhich provide health care services to in-patients, out-patients or day patients.
Health care Broader Term
Health hazards
Hazards Broader TermIndustrial hazards Related TermIndustrial hygiene Related Term
Health personnel
Medical personnel Use
Health risk assessment
Diagnosis Related Term
Health services
Medical care Related TermHospital services Narrower TermPublic health services Narrower Term
Heat
Dehydration Related TermHeatwaves Narrower TermRadiant heat Narrower Term
Heat stress
Stress, physiology Broader TermBody temperature Related TermHeatstroke Related Term
Heat wavesLong lasting periods with extremely highsurface temperatures.
Heat Broader Term
Heatstroke
Heat stress Related Term
Heavy vehicle safety
Road safety Broader Term
Helicopters
Aircraft Broader Term
Heliports
Airports Broader TermAirport terminals Related Term
Herbicides
Pesticides Broader Term
High rise buildings
Buildings Broader Term
Highways
Roads Broader TermFreeways Related Term
Hijacking
Hostages Related Term
HIV
Human immunodeficiencysyndrome Non-preferred Term
Communicable diseases Broader TermAIDS Related Term
HIV infections
AIDS Related Term
Homicide
Deaths Related TermMass murder Related Term
Hospital emergency departments
Hospitals Broader TermMedical services Related Term
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Hospital emergency services
Medical services Related Term
Hospital services
Health services Broader Term
Hospitals
Buildings Broader TermOperating theatres Related TermHospital emergencydepartments Narrower Term
Hostage negotiations
Hostages Broader Term
Hostages
Hijacking Related TermSieges Related TermHostage negotiations Narrower Term
Hot air balloons
Balloons Broader Term
Hotels
Motels Non-preferred Term
Housing
Dwellings Non-preferred Term
Human behaviour
Psychology Broader TermCrowd management Related TermCrowds Related TermEscape behaviour Related TermPsychiatric emergencies Related TermPsychiatry Related TermStress, physiology Related TermClaustrophobia Narrower TermCollective behaviour Narrower TermFear Narrower TermPanic Narrower Term
Human immunodeficiency syndrome
Human immunodeficiencyvirus Use
Human immunodeficiency virus
HIV Use
Human resources
Management Related TermPersonnel Narrower Term
Human resources management
Manpower Non-preferred Term
Human rights
Confidentiality Related TermEthics Related Term
Hurricane plans
Plans Broader Term
HurricanesA term used in the United States and theAtlantic region covering (a) Violent tropicalcyclonic storm (b) Storm of the most intenseseverity.
Natural disasters Broader TermWeather hazards Broader TermCyclones Related TermMonsoons Related TermTornadoes Related TermTyphoons Related Term
Hydro-electric power stations
Power stations Broader Term
Hydrogen bombs
Bombs Broader TermFusion Related Term
HydrographyA graph showing the seasonal change in thelevel, flow or velocity of water in a channel,reservoir or the like.
Flood hydrograph Related Term
Hydrological survey
Hydrology Broader Term
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HydrologyThe study of the rainfall-runoff process as itrelates to the development of flooding andthe derivation of hydrographics at differentlocations in a river system for given floods.
Floods Related TermHydrology Related TermWater table Related TermHydrological survey Narrower Term
Hygiene
Health Broader Term
Hyperbaric chambers
Atmospheric pressure Related Term
HypothermiaHaving a body temperature below normal.
Body temperature Related TermCold Related Term
Hysteria
Panic Use
Ice stormIntense formation of ice on objects by thefreezing, on impact, of rain or drizzle.
Storms Broader Term
Identification
Disaster victim identification Use
Identification codes
Codes Broader Term
IgnitionSetting fire to or being set fire to.
Explosions Related TermSpontaneous ignition Narrower Term
Immobilisation
Cervical collars Related TermExtrication Related TermPhysical restraints Related TermSpinal cord injuries Related TermSpineboards Related Term
ImmunisationRendering a person or animal immune tocertain infections by the process of injectingeither antigen or a serum containing specificantibodies.
Communicable diseases Related TermVaccination Related Term
Immunological deficiency syndrome
AIDS Related TermHIV Related Term
Impact assessment
Damage assessment Broader TermImpact assessment studies Narrower Term
Impact assessment studies
Impact assessment Broader Term
In-service training
Education Broader TermTraining Broader Term
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Incendiary devices
Arson Related Term
Incident command system
Incident control systems Use
Incident control pointThe control point established by the ControlAgency in proximity to the emergency andused by the incident controller for forwardcommand/control functions.
Incident control systems Broader TermIncidents Broader Term
Incident control systemsA command structure to systematically andlogically manage suppression of emergencyincidents, including wildfires, from small,simple incidents to large, difficult or multiplesituations.
Incident command system Non-preferred TermIncidents Broader TermCommand systems Related TermIncident management
systems Related TermOperating systems Related TermIncident control point Narrower Term
Incident controllerThe individual responsible for themanagement of all incident operations.
Incident management Broader Term
Incident managementThe process of controlling the incident andcoordinating resources.
Incidents Broader TermDisaster management Related TermEmergency response Related TermHazard management Related TermIncident response Related TermUnified command Related TermIncident controller Narrower TermIncident sequence analysis Narrower Term
Incident management plans
Contingency plans Related TermAustralian incidentmanagement system Narrower Term
Incident management systems
Incident control systems Related TermIncident reports Related Term
Incident reporting systems
Fire incident reportingsystems Non-preferred Term
Incidents Broader Term
Incident reports
Incidents Broader TermIncident management
systems Related Term
Incident response
Incident management Related Term
Incident sequence analysisThe tracing of a primary event forwards inorder to define its consequences.
Incident management Broader Term
IncidentsEvents, accidentally or deliberately caused,which require a response from one or moreof the statutory emergency responseagencies.
Risk Broader TermEvent Related TermIncident control point Narrower TermIncident control systems Narrower TermIncident management Narrower TermIncident reports Narrower TermIncident reporting systems Narrower Term
Incineration
Hazardous waste sites Related Term
Individual riskThe frequency at which an individual may beexpected to sustain a given level of harmfrom the realisation of specified hazards.
Risk Broader TermRisk criteria Related TermSocietal risk Related TermIndividual risk criteria Narrower Term
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Individual risk criteriaCriteria which can be used to determine theacceptability of a given individual risk levelat a given site.
Individual risk Broader Term
Industrial accidents
Accidents Broader TermIndustrial hygiene Related TermIndustrial safety Related Term
Industrial buildings
Buildings Broader TermFactories Related TermMills Narrower Term
Industrial hazards
Health hazards Related Term
Industrial health
Occupational healthand safety Related Term
Industrial hygiene
Industrial accidents Related TermHealth hazards Related TermIndustrial safety Related TermOccupational diseases Related TermOccupational stress Related TermRehabilitation Related Term
Industrial relations
Conflict resolution Related TermGrievance procedures Related TermPersonnel management Related TermLabour contracts Narrower TermLabour relations Narrower TermUnions Narrower Term
Industrial safety
Industrial accidents Related TermIndustrial hygiene Related TermOccupational health
and safety Related Term
Industries
Chemical industry Narrower TermGas industry Narrower TermLiquefied petroleum gasIndustry Narrower TermPetroleum industry Narrower TermPetrochemical industry Narrower Term
InfantsPeople from 0 - 2 years
Infected areasDefined areas in which an exotic animaldisease exists, is believed to exist, or inwhich the infective agent of an exoticdisease exists or is believed to exist.
Restricted areas Related Term
Infection
Diseases Related TermInfection control Related TermInfection prevention Related TermPlagues Related TermCommunicable diseases Narrower Term
Infection control
Infection Broader Term
Infection prevention
Infection Broader Term
Infectious diseases
Communicable diseases Use
Infectious materials(a) Materials containing disease-producingorganisms (b) Materials containinghazardous substances.
Infectious substances Non-preferred TermHazardous materials Related Term
Infectious substances
Infectious materials Use
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InfestationA pervasive influx and development ofinsects or parasites affecting humans,animals, crops or material.
Epidemics Related TermPlague Related Term
Inflammable materials
Flammable materials Use
Information management
Management Broader TermComputers Related TermInformation security Related TermInformation systems Related TermRecords management Related TermTechnology Related TermInformation networks Narrower Term
Information networks
Information management Broader Term
Information security
Security Broader TermInformation management Related Term
Information services
Libraries Related TermResource centres Related Term
Information systems
Information management Related TermInformation technology Related TermInternet Related TermManagement information
systems Narrower TermGeographic information
systems Narrower Term
Information technology
Information systems Related Term
Informed consent
Consent Broader TermSearch and rescue
operations Broader Term
Infrared cameras
Fire fighting operations Related TermThermal imaging Related Term
Injured persons
Casualties Broader Term
InjuriesHarm of any kind done or sustained
Wounds and injuries Broader TermFirst aid Related TermInjury prevention Related TermWounds Related TermAccidents, Wounds
and injury Narrower TermBlast injuries Narrower TermBurns Narrower TermCrush injuries Narrower TermDiving injuries Narrower TermSpinal cord injuries Narrower Term
Injury codes
Codes Broader Term
Injury prevention
Accidents, Woundsand injury Related Term
Wounds and injury Related Term
Inner perimeterThat area which is secured to allow effectivecommand, communication and coordinationcontrol, and to allow for safe operationswhile dealing with an emergency, includingthe immediate ingress and egress needs ofemergency response personnel andvehicles.
Emergency plans Broader Term
Inquests
Coroners Related Term
InquiryThe process of taking inquiries from peopleconcerned about the safety andwhereabouts of friends/relatives suspectedof being affected by an emergency.
National Registration andInquiry System Narrower Term
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Insecticides
Pesticides Broader Term
Insects
Animals Broader Term
In-service training
Education Broader TermTraining Broader Term
Insignia
Emblems Related Term
Inspections
Examinations Related Term
Institutions
Organisations Broader Term
Insurance
Liability insurance Non-preferred TermArson Related TermCompensation Related TermLiability Related TermLitigation Related TermLoss assessor Related TermNegligible risks Related TermRisk management Related TermEarthquake insurance Narrower TermDisaster insurance Narrower TermFire insurance Narrower TermFlood insurance Narrower TermPerceived risk Narrower TermRisk minimisation Narrower Term
Insurance, Earthquakes
Earthquakes Broader termInsurance Broader term
Insurgencies
Revolutions Non-preferred Term
Integrated approach
Arrangements for dealing with emergencies/disasters involving an active partnership betweenCommonwealth, State/Territory and local levels ofgovernment, statutory authorities, and voluntaryand community organisations.
All agencies approach Non-preferred Term
Integrated emergency management
Comprehensive approach Related Term
Intellectually handicapped persons
Disabled persons Related Term
IntelligenceInformation that has been evaluated.
Artificial intelligence Narrower Term
Intensive careMedical therapy for the critically ill, usuallygiven under hospital supervision and for ashort period of time.
Medical care Broader Term
Interagency cooperation
Cooperation - interagency Use
Interface fires
Fires Broader Term
Intergovernment cooperation
Interagency cooperation Related Term
Internal security
Security Broader Term
International relief
Foreign aid Broader Term
Internet
Electronic mail Related TermInformation systems Related TermIntranet Related Term
Interpersonal skills
Communication skills Related TermManagement Related Term
Intranet
Internet Related Term
Invasions
Warfare Related Term
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Investigation reports
Investigations Broader Term
InvestigationsProcesses conducted for the purpose ofaccident prevention, which includesgathering and analysis of information, thedrawing of conclusions, including thedetermination of cause(s) and, whenappropriate, the making of safetyrecommendations.
Fatalities Related TermInvestigation reports Narrower Term
Involuntary riskA risk imposed on people by a controllingbody without their consent.
Risk Broader Term
Ionising radiationRadiation (including alpha particles) capableof causing ionisation of the matter throughwhich it passes and hence damage to livingtissue.
Non ionising radiation Related TermNuclear radiation Narrower Term
Jails
Prisons Use
Jetties
Piers Broader Term
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Labelling
Classification systems Related Term
Laboratories
Buildings Broader Term
Labour contracts
Industrial relations Broader Term
Labour relations
Industrial relations Broader Term
Lakes
Reservoirs Related TermRivers Related Term
Land
Land degradation Narrower TermLand management Narrower TermLand searches Narrower TermLand use Narrower Term
Land degradationProgressive deterioration of land quality orland forms resulting from naturalphenomena or human activity.
Soil degradation Non-preferred TermLand Broader TermLand use Broader Term
Land management
Agriculture Related TermLand use Related TermLand Broader Term
Land mines
Hazardous materials Related TermMines, military explosives Related Term
Land searches
Land Broader TermLand use Related TermSearch operations Related Term
Land slips
Landslides Broader Term
Land use
Land Broader TermLand management Related TermLand searches Related TermLand degradation Narrower TermLand use classification Narrower TermLand use zoning Narrower Term
Land use classification
Land use Broader Term
Land use zoning
Land use Broader TermZones Related TermZoning Narrower Term
Landfill
Waste disposal sites Related Term
LandslidesThe general term given to movement ofmaterial downslope in a mass.
Geological hazards Broader TermNatural disasters Broader TermAvalanches Related TermSoil creep Related TermSubsidence,
Earth movements Related TermLand slips Narrower TermLandslides hazard analysis Narrower TermLandslides stabilisation Narrower TermRockfalls Narrower Term
Landslides hazard analysis
Landslides Broader Term
Landslides stabilisation
Landslides Broader Term
Law enforcement
Crime Related TermPolice services Related Term
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Lead agenciesThe agencies identified as primarilyresponsible for responding to a particularemergency.
Combat agencies Non-preferred Term
Lead timeThe period which elapses between the timeand date of determining that an item isrequired until it is actually required by theuser or the item for events to occur beforean activity can be taken.
Disaster response Related TermEmergency response Related Term
Leadership
Management Related TermPersonnel Related Term
Leakage
Spills Related Term
Legal responsibility
Liability Use
LegislationCritical statutes in emergency managementarea.
Building codes Related TermFire protection Related TermRegulations Related Term
LeveesWater retaining earthwork used to confinestreamflow within a specified area along thestream or to prevent flooding due to wavesor tides.
Embankments Broader TermBooms Related TermBunds Related TermDams Related TermDemolition Related TermFlood control Related TermDikes Narrower Term
Level crossings
Railways Related Term
Liability
Legal responsibility Non-preferred TermBuilding codes Related TermFire protection Related TermInsurance Related TermMalpractice Related TermProfessional liability Narrower Term
Liability insurance
Insurance Use
Libraries
Information services Related Term
LicencesLicenses to manufacture, import, export,convey, keep or sell dangerous goods, asthe context may require.
Life boats
Ships Related Term
Life support systems
Advanced life support Narrower TermAdvanced trauma life support Narrower Term
Lifelines(a) The public facilities and systems thatprovide basic life support services such aswater, energy, sanitation, communicationsand transportation. (b) systems or networkswhich provide for the movement of people,goods, services, and information upon whichthe health, safety, comfort and economicactivity of the community depend.
Cordage Related TermPublic utilities Related TermRope rescue Related Term
Lifts
Elevators Use
Lighting
Emergency lighting Narrower Term
Lightning
Weather hazards Broader TermLightning injuries Related TermThunderstorms Related Term
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Lightning strikes Narrower Term
Lightning injuries
Lightning Related Term
Lightning strikes
Lightning Broader Term
LiquefactionProcess of soil and sand behaving like adense fluid rather than a wet soil massduring an earthquake.
Earthquakes Related Term
Liquefied natural gasLiquefied natural gas is natural gas andother gaseous hydrocarbons that have beencooled under high pressure and convertedinto liquid form, shrinking considerably involume, so they can be more easilytransported by ship.
LNG Non-preferred TermNatural gas Broader Term
Liquefied petroleum gasA material composed predominantly of anyone or more of the following hydrocarbons:propane, propylene, butanes or butylenes.
LPG Non-preferredTerm
Gases Broader Term
Liquefied petroleum gas explosions
Gas explosions Broader TermBLEVE Related Term
Liquefied petroleum gas fires
Fires Broader TermBLEVE Related Term
Liquefied petroleum gas industry
Industries Broader TermLiquefied petroleum gasstorage Narrower Term
Liquefied petroleum gas storage
Hazardous materials storage Broader TermLiquefied petroleum gas
industry Broader Term
Liquefied petroleum gas tanks
Tanks Broader Term
Liquefied petroleum gastransportation
Hazardous materialstransportation Broader Term
Liquid fuels
Fuels Broader TermFlammable liquids Related Term
Litigation
Insurance Related Term
LNG
Liquefied Natural Gas Use
Local government
Local government disasterplans Narrower Term
Local government disaster plans
Disaster plans Broader TermLocal government Broader Term
LogisticsA range of operational activities concernedwith supply, handling, transportation,distribution of materials. Also applicable tothe transportation of people.
Emergency management Related Term
Long range weather forecasts
Forecasting Broader Term
LossAny negative consequence, financial orotherwise.
Loss assessment Narrower Term
Loss assessment
Loss Broader Term
Loss assessor
Insurance Related Term
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LPG
Liquefied petroleum gas Use
Machinery
Equipment Related Term
Major hazardsHazardous activities with a potential forcausing more than a few fatalities at once,especially among people who are notemployees of the plant.
Hazards Broader Term
Malls
Shopping centres Broader Term
Malpractice
Liability Related TermNegligence Related Term
Management
Benchmarking Related TermBest practice Related TermBusiness Related TermCommunication Related TermCustomer services Related TermEmergency management Related TermFinance Related TermFreedom of Information Related TermGroup think Related TermHuman resources Related TermOrganisations Related TermPersonnel Related TermPlanning Related TermInterpersonal skills Related TermLeadership Related TermPersonnel management Related TermQuality assurance Related TermQuality control Related TermService evaluation Related TermInformation management Narrower TermMonitoring Narrower TermPublic relations Narrower TermRecords management Narrower TermStrategic management Narrower TermTime management Narrower Term
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Management information systems
Information systems Broader Term
Manpower
Human resourcesmanagement Use
Map reading
Maps Related TermGrid reference Narrower Term
Mapping
Geographic informationsystems Related Term
Hazard mapping Related TermVulnerability mapping Related Term
Maps
Grid reference Narrower TermMap reading Related Term
Marinas
Ports Broader Term
Marine accidents
Accidents Broader Term
Marine pollution
Pollution Broader Term
Marine rescue
Rescue operations Broader Term
Maritime disasters
Spills Related TermShipwrecks Narrower Term
Marketing
Services, Marketing Narrower Term
Mass casualties
Casualties Broader TermMass casualty estimates Related TermMass casualty movements Related TermMedical emergencies Related TermMass casualty management Narrower Term
Mass casualty estimates
Mass casualties Related Term
Mass casualty management
Mass casualties Broader TermDisaster medicine Related Term
Mass casualty movements
Mass casualties Related Term
Mass evacuation
Evacuation Broader Term
Mass fires
Conflagrations Narrower Term
Mass media
Media Use
Mass murder
Massacres Non-preferred TermMurder Broader TermHomicide Related Term
Massacres
Mass murder Use
Material needsThe provision of clothing, bedding andpersonal requisites to emergency affectedpersons.
Emergency relief Related Term
Media
Mass media Non-preferred TermPublic relations Related TermPress Narrower TermTelevision Narrower Term
Medical assistance
Medicine Related Term
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Medical careExamination and/or treatment of victims by amedical practitioner or other qualified personsuch as a paramedic.
Health care Related TermHealth services Related TermMedical records Related TermMedical services Related TermMedicine Related TermPatient care Related TermIntensive care Narrower Term
Medical emergenciesEvents in which trained personnel arerequired to respond effectively to a medicalcrisis beyond the accepted routine of thehealth care facility.
Compression garments Related TermEmergencies Related TermEmergency medicine Related TermMass casualties Related TermMedical reports Related Term
Medical equipment
Cervical collars Narrower TermDefibrillators Narrower Term
Medical ethics
Medicine Related Term
Medical personnel
Health personnel Non-preferred TermEmergency personnel Related TermMedicine Related TermEmergency medical
personnel Narrower Term
Medical policy
Medicine Related Term
Medical records
Medical care Related Term
Medical reports
Medical emergencies Related Term
Medical services
Hospital emergencydepartments Related Term
Hospital emergencyservice Related Term
Medical care Related TermEmergency medical services Narrower Term
Medical supplies
Medicine Related Term
Medical terminology
Medical transport
Aeromedical evacuation Related Term
Medical wastes
Medicine Broader TermWastes Broader TermHazardous wastes Related Term
Medications
Drugs Related Term
Medicine
Medical assistance Related TermMedical care Related TermMedical ethics Related TermMedical personnel Related TermMedical policy Related TermMedical supplies Related TermMedical wastes Related TermTriage, Medicine Related TermEmergency medicine Narrower TermOperating theatres Narrower Term
Mental health
Mental illness Non-preferred TermHealth Broader TermMental health services Narrower Term
Mental health services
Mental health Broader Term
Mental illness
Mental health Use
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Metal fires
Fires Broader Term
Meteorological hazards
Meteorology Related Term
Meteorological satellites
Satellites Broader TermWeather Related Term
Meteorological services
Meteorology Related Term
Meteorology
Atmosphere Related TermBalloons Related TermMeteorological hazards Related TermMeteorological services Related TermAir inversion Narrower Term
Micro burstsIn a mature thunderstorm, falling rain andhail drag the surrounding air down, causinga strong down-draught which accelerates asthe air cools due to evaporation of raindrops. It spreads out upon reaching theground producing a cool gusty wind whichcan be strong enough to cause significantdamage.
Down bursts Related Term
MigrationUncontrolled movement of hazardous wastethrough the environment.
Population Related Term
Military aid
Defence forces assistance Use
Military assistance
Defence forces assistance Use
Military bases
Defence forces assistance Related Term
Military services
Defence forces Use
Millibars
Pressure Related Term
Mills
Industrial buildings Broader Term
Mine rescue work
Rescue operations Broader TermMines Related Term
Mine shafts
Shafts, Evacuation Broader Term
Mines
Mine rescue work Related TermCoal mines Narrower Term
Mines, Military explosives
Land mines Related Term
MitigationMeasures taken in advance of a disasteraimed at decreasing or eliminating its impacton society and environment.
Disaster prevention Related TermDisaster mitigation Narrower TermFlood mitigation Narrower TermRisk mitigation Narrower Term
Mobile communication systems
Mobile telephones Narrower Term
Mobile intensive care units
Ambulance officers Related TermAmbulance services Related Term
Mobile telephones
Cellular phones Non-preferred TermCellular telephone systems Non-preferred TermMobile communication
systems Broader TermTelecommunication Broader Term
Mobilisation
Action Related TermActivation Related TermDispatch Related Term
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Mock disaster training
Drills Related TermExercises Related TermSimulation training Related Term
MonitoringObservation, measurement and valuation ofthe progress of a process or phenomenonwith a view to taking corrective measures.
Management Broader TermDisaster assessment Related Term
MonsoonsSeasonally heavy rains and wind thedirection of which varies from one season toanother, particularly in the Indian Ocean andsouth Asian areas.
Storms Broader TermCyclones Related TermHurricanes Related TermTyphoons Related Term
Mopping UpMaking a fire safe after it has beencontrolled, by extinguishing or removingburning material along or near the fireline.
Salvage Related TermSalvage operations Related Term
MorbidityThe number of sick persons or of diseasesin a given period among a given population.
Diseases Broader TermMorbidity rate Narrower Term
Morbidity rateFor a given disease, the ratio of individualshaving that disease to the total number ofthe population.
Morbidity Broader TermDeaths Related Term
Morgues
Mortuaries Use
MortalityThe number, magnitude or frequency ofdeaths over a period of time amount thetotal sick and well population of an area.
Deaths Related Term
Mortality rate Narrower Term
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Mortality rateThe ratio of the number of deaths in a givenpopulation to the total number of thatpopulation.
Mortality Broader TermDeaths Related Term
Mortuaries
Morgues Non-preferred Term
Motels
Hotels Use
Motor cycles
Motor vehicles Broader Term
Motor vehicle accidents
Road accidents Use
Motor vehicle driving
Motor vehicles Related TermAmbulance driving Narrower Term
Motor vehicle rescue
Motor vehicles Broader TermRescue operations Broader TermExtrication Related TermRoad accident rescue Related TermVehicle rescue Related Term
Motor vehicles
Road transportation Broader TermVehicles Broader TermMotor vehicle driving Related TermBuses Narrower TermCars Narrower TermMotor cycles Narrower TermMotor vehicle rescue Narrower TermTrucks Narrower Term
Motorways
Freeways Use
Mountaineering
Mountaineering Broader Term
Mountaineering search and rescueoperations
Mountaineering Broader Term
Movement controlRestrictions placed on movement ofanimals, people and things to preventdissemination of disease.
Disaster management Related TermEmergency management Related Term
MudflowsThe down slope transfer of fine earthmaterial mixed with water.
Geological hazards Broader Term
Mudslides
Natural disasters Related Term
Murder
Mass murder Narrower Term
Mutual aid
Emergency plans Related Term
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National parks
Parks Broader Term
National Registration and InquirySystem
Inquiry Broader TermNatural disasters Broader Term
Natural disastersThose emergencies defined by theCommonwealth for the purpose of theNatural Disaster Relief Arrangements: bushfires, cyclones, earthquakes, floods andstorms including hail.
Disasters Broader TermMudslides Related TermAvalanches Narrower TermCyclones Narrower TermEarthquakes Narrower TermFires Narrower TermFloods Narrower TermHurricanes Narrower TermLandslides Narrower TermNatural disaster warning
systems Narrower TermNatural disasters information
systems Narrower TermStorms Narrower TermTsunamis Narrower TermTyphoons Narrower TermVolcanoes Narrower Term
Natural disasters information systems
Natural disasters Broader Term
Natural gasGaseous hydrocarbons from undergrounddeposits, the production of which may beassociated with the production of crudepetroleum.
Gas, natural Non-preferred TermGases Broader TermLiquefied natural gas Narrower Term
Natural hazardsGeologic, meteorological, or biologicalhazards.
Avalanche hazards Narrower TermClimatic hazards Narrower TermEarthquake hazards Narrower TermGeological hazards Narrower TermOceanographic hazards Narrower TermWeather hazards Narrower Term
Navy
Defence forces Broader Term
NegligenceFailure to do a job or duty; an act or state ofneglectfulness.
Duty of care Related TermMalpractice Related Term
Negligible risksRisks that are so small that there is nocause for concern about them, and noreason to take action to reduce them.
Risk Broader TermInsurance Related Term
Noise
Noise control Related TermNoise pollution Narrower Term
Noise control
Noise pollution Broader TermNoise Related Term
Noise pollution
Noise Broader TermNoise pollution Broader Term
Nominated agenciesAgencies or organisations responsible for afunctional area during emergency relief.
Disaster relief Related Term
Non-government agencies
Non-governmentorganisations Use
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Non-government organisationsNon-profit making organisations operating atthe local, national, or international levels.Distinct from a governmental organisation,having no statutory ties with a nationalgovernment.
Non-government agencies Non-preferred TermVoluntary agencies Non-preferred TermRelief agencies Related TermSalvation Army Related TermSt John Ambulance Australia Related TermRed Cross Narrower Term
Non-ionising radiation
Radiation Broader TermIonising radiation Related TermUltraviolet radiation Narrower Term
Non-profit organisations
Welfare services Related Term
Non-verbal communication
Communication Broader TermCommunication skills Related TermGesture Related Term
Notifiable diseases
Diseases Broader TermCommunicable diseases Related TermDisease notification Related Term
Noxious substance
Hazardous materials Related Term
Nuclear accidentsAccidental release of radiation occurring incivil nuclear facilities, exceeding theinternationally established safety levels.
Accidents Broader Term
Nuclear bomb shelters
Nuclear bombs Broader TermBomb shelters Related Term
Nuclear bombs
Nuclear weapons Broader TermNuclear bomb shelters Narrower Term
Nuclear energy
Nuclear power Non-preferred TermNuclear engineering Narrower TermNuclear facilities Narrower TermNuclear industry Narrower Term
Nuclear engineering
Nuclear energy Broader TermNuclear reactors Narrower Term
Nuclear explosions
Explosions Broader Term
Nuclear facilities
Nuclear energy Broader Term
Nuclear fuels
Radioactive materials Broader Term
Nuclear hazardsAll hazards existing from the use of, andexposure to, radioactive substances.
Nuclear energy Broader Term
Nuclear power
Nuclear energy Use
Nuclear power plants
Nuclear power stations Non-preferred TermPower stations Related TermNuclear power plants
location Narrower TermNuclear power plants waste
disposal Narrower Term
Nuclear power plants location
Nuclear power plants Broader Term
Nuclear power plants waste disposal
Nuclear power plants Broader Term
Nuclear power stations
Nuclear power plants Use
Nuclear powered ships
Nuclear ships Non-preferred TermIonising radiation Broader TermRadiation Broader Term
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Radioactive materials Related Term
Nuclear reactors
Nuclear engineering Broader Term
Nuclear ships
Nuclear powered ships Use
Nuclear warfare
Warfare Broader TermBiological warfare Related TermChemical warfare Related Term
Nuclear weapons
Atomic bomb Non-preferred TermBombs Broader TermNuclear bombs Narrower Term
Nursing
Health care Related Term
Nutrition
Food aid Related Term
Occupational diseases
Industrial hygiene Related TermOccupational stress Related Term
Occupational health and safety
Industrial safety Broader TermIndustrial health Related Term
Occupational stress
Stress, physiology Broader TermIndustrial hygieneOccupational diseases Related Term
Occupational training
Education Broader Term
Oceanographic hazards
Natural hazards Broader Term
Office buildings
Buildings Broader Term
Offshore drilling rigs
Offshore structures Broader TermOil and gas platforms Related TermOil rigs Related TermOil well drilling rigs Related Term
Offshore gas industry
Gas industry Related Term
Offshore structures
Gas wells Related TermOil wells Related TermOffshore drilling rigs Narrower Term
Oil and gas platforms
Offshore drilling rigs Related Term
Oil disasters
Disasters Broader TermOil pollution Related Term
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Oil fires
Tanker fires Related Term
Oil pollution
Pollution Broader TermOil disasters Related Term
Oil refineries
Petroleum refineries Use
Oil rigs
Offshore drilling rigs Related Term
Oil spillsIncidents involving the accidental orintentional release of oil into the marineenvironment, or the slick produced by suchan incident.
Dispersing agents Related TermPollution Related Term
Oil storage
Oil tanks Narrower Term
Oil tankers
Tankers Use
Oil tanks
Oil storage Broader TermTanks Broader Term
Oil well drilling rigs
Drilling platforms Related TermGas wells Related TermOffshore drilling rigs Related TermOil wells Related Term
Oil wells
Offshore structures Related TermOil well drilling rigs Related Term
Olympic Games
Olympics Use
Olympics
Olympic Games Non-preferred TermEvents Related TermSpecial events Related Term
Operating proceduresDocuments containing specific, step-wiseinstructions on carrying out operationalprocedures.
Standard operating procedures RelatedTerm
Operating systems
Incident control systems Related Term
Operating theatres
Medicine Broader TermHospitals Related Term
Operational planning
Disaster plans Broader TermEmergency planning Broader Term
Organisational behaviour
Organisations Broader Term
Organisational change
Organisations Broader TermRe-engineering Related Term
Organisations
Agencies Non-preferred TermManagement Related TermRecovery Agency Related TermGovernment agencies Narrower TermInstitutions Narrower TermOrganisational behaviour Narrower TermOrganisational change Narrower TermStatutory authorities Narrower TermVoluntary organisations Narrower Term
OverpressureThe pressure resulting from the blast orshock wave of an explosion.
Explosion overpressure Non-preferred Term
Ozone depletion
Global warming Related Term
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Panic
Hysteria Non-preferred TermFear Related TermHuman behaviour Related TermRiots Related Term
ParamedicsEmergency personnel with advanced lifesupport skills.
Ambulance officers Related TermEmergency service
personnel Related Term
Parks
National parks Narrower Term
Partnerships
Emergency servicescooperation Related Term
Passenger ships
Ships Broader Term
Patient assessment
Diagnosis Related TermTriage, medicine Related Term
Patient care
Medical care Related Term
Patient transport
Ambulances Related Term
Peer support
Peers Related TermPersonnel Related Term
Peers
Peer support Related Term
Perceived riskThe level of risk that is thought to exist by anindividual or group of individuals.
Insurance Broader Term
Performance appraisal
Personnel management Broader TermPerformance assessment Related Term
Performance assessment
Personnel management Broader TermPerformance appraisal Related TermPerformance indicators Related TermPerformance measures Related Term
Performance indicators
Personnel management Broader TermPerformance assessment Related Term
Performance standards
Personnel management Broader TermStandards Broader TermService evaluation Related Term
Personal support servicesThe process of assisting the diverse,immediate as well as long term personalneeds of people affected by an emergency.
Welfare support Broader TermDisaster welfare services Related Term
Personnel
Human resources Broader TermLeadership Related TermManagement Related TermPeer support Related TermRecruitment Related TermStress management Related TermPersonnel management Narrower TermPersonnel services Narrower Term
Personnel Management
Management Broader termIndustrial relations Related TermCompetencies Narrower TermDelegation of authority Narrower TermPerformance appraisal Narrower TermPerformance assessment Narrower TermPerformance indicators Narrower TermPerformance measures Narrower TermPersonnel standards Narrower TermSupervision Narrower Term
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Personnel services
Personnel Broader TermPersonnel management Broader Term
Pest control
Vermin Related TermPesticides Narrower Term
PesticidesA chemical or mixture of chemicals used todestroy, prevent or control any livingorganism considered to be a pest.
Agricultural chemicals Broader TermPest control Broader TermBiological warfare Related TermFungicides Related TermHerbicides Narrower TermInsecticides Narrower Term
Petrochemical industry
Chemical industry Broader TermIndustries Broader Term
PetrochemicalsChemicals made from petroleum.
Chemicals Broader TermPetroleum products Broader TermFlammable materials Related TermPetroleum Related Term
Petrol stations
Service stations Use
PetroleumAny naturally occurring hydrocarbon ormixture of hydrocarbons in a gaseous orliquid state.
Petrochemicals Related Term
Petroleum industry
Chemical industry Broader TermIndustries Broader Term
Petroleum pipelines
Pipelines Broader Term
Petroleum products
Petrochemicals Narrower Term
Petroleum refineries
Oil refineries Non-preferred TermRefineries Related Term
Pets
Domestic animals Related Term
Pharmaceutical services
Pharmacies Broader Term
Pharmacies
Chemists Related TermPharmaceutical services Narrower Term
Photography
Aerial photography Related TermGeographic information
systems Related Term
Physical restraints
Immobilisation Related Term
Physically handicapped
Disabled persons Broader Term
Physiological stress
Stress, physiology Broader Term
Piers
Wharves Related TermJetties Narrower Term
Pipelines
Gas pipelines Narrower TermPetroleum pipelines Narrower Term
Plague
Diseases Related TermEpidemics Related TermInfections Related TermInfestation Related Term
Planning
Management Related TermBusiness planning Narrower TermStrategic planning Narrower TermUrban planning Narrower Term
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PlansFormal records of agreed emergencymanagement roles, responsibilities,strategies, systems and arrangements.
Contingency plansCyclone plans Narrower TermDisaster plans Narrower TermEmergency plans Narrower TermFlood plans Narrower TermHurricane plans Narrower TermRecovery plans Narrower TermResponse plans Narrower TermStrategic plans Narrower Term
Plant diseases
Diseases Broader Term
Plants
Algae Narrower Term
Plumes(a) Columns of non-combustible productsemitted from a fire (smoke)(b) Vapour cloud formations having shapeand buoyancy(c) The airborne radioactive materialsreleased from a nuclear power plant andcarried by the prevailing winds which mayeffect radiologically those downwind areasover which it passes.
Poisoning
Food poisoning Narrower Term
Poisonous substances
Poisons Use
PoisonsSubstances that, when introduced insufficient quantity into an animal organismby ingestion, inhalation or absorption,destroys or threatens to destroy life orinjures health.
Poisonous substances Non-preferred TermHazardous materials Broader TermToxic gases Related TermToxic liquids Related TermToxic Related TermToxicology Related Term
Poisons information centres Narrower Term
Poisons Information Centres
Poisons Broader Term
Police
Emergency servicepersonnel Broader Term
Police communicationsystems Related Term
Police powers Related TermPolice regulations Related TermPolice services Related TermPolice vehicles Related TermPolice officers Narrower Term
Police communication systems
Communications systems Broader TermPolice Related Term
Police officers
Police Broader TermEmergency personnel Related Term
Police powers
Police Related Term
Police regulations
Police Related Term
Police services
Emergency services Broader TermCollocation Related TermLaw enforcement Related TermPolice Related Term
Police stations
Buildings Broader Term
Police vehicles
Emergency vehicles Broader TermPolice Related Term
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PollutionDegradation of one or more elements oraspects in the environment by noxiousindustrial, chemical or biological wastes,from debris or man-made products and frommismanagement of natural andenvironmental resources.
Contamination Related TermEffluents Related TermOil spills Related TermAir pollution Narrower TermAtmospheric pollution Narrower TermEnvironmental pollution Narrower TermMarine pollution Narrower TermOil pollution Narrower TermSoil pollution Narrower TermWater pollution Narrower Term
Pollution management
Ground water Related Term
Population
Demography Related TermMigration Related Term
Population at riskA well defined population whose lives,property and livelihoods are threatened bygiven hazards.
Population density
Demographics Broader Term
Population statistics
Demographics Broader TermCensus Related Term
Ports
Harbours Non-preferred TermDocks Related TermWharves Related TermMarinas Narrower Term
Post disaster mitigation
Disasters Related Term
Post disaster operations
Disasters Related Term
Post mortems
Autopsies Use
Post traumatic stressSymptoms or reactions following anabnormal event.
Stress, physiology Broader TermCounselling Related TermCritical incident stress Related TermPost-traumatic stress
debriefing Related TermPsychological debriefing Related TermPsychological response
to danger Related TermTrauma Related TermTraumatic stress Related TermPost-traumatic stress
disorder Narrower Term
Post traumatic stress debriefing
Debriefing Broader TermCritical incident stress
debriefing Related TermPost traumatic stress Related TermPsychological debriefing Related Term
Post traumatic stress disorderAn anxiety disorder, beyond the normalresponse to stress, caused by exposure to ahighly traumatic event that has beenexcessively demanding.
Post-traumatic stress Broader Term
Potable water
Drinking Water Use
Power failures
Electricity supply Broader TermBlackouts Related TermBrownouts Related Term
Power stations
Nuclear power plants Related TermHydro-electric power stations Narrower Term
Power supplies
Electricity supply Narrower TermEmergency power supplies Narrower Term
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PredictionA statement of the expected time, place andmagnitude of a future event.
Forecasting Related TermBush fire prediction Narrower TermEarthquake prediction Narrower TermFlood predictions Narrower Term
Pre-hospital care
Disaster medicine Related Term
Preliminary flood warningA warning issued by the Bureau ofMeteorology when flood producing rains areoccurring or are expected over particularriver catchments.
Flood warnings Broader Term
PreparednessActivities designed to minimise loss of lifeand damage, to organise the temporaryremoval of people and property from athreatened location and facilitate timely andeffective rescue, relief and rehabilitation.
Cyclone preparedness Narrower TermDisaster preparedness Narrower TermEarthquake preparedness Narrower TermEmergency preparedness Narrower Term
Prescribed burningThe deliberate and controlled burning ofvegetation growing close to, or on theground to minimise the fuel supply for futurebush or forest fires.
Controlled burning Related TermFuel reduction Related TermHazard reduction Related Term
Preservation
Conservation Related Term
Press
Media Broader Term
Pressure
Millibars Related TermAtmospheric pressure Narrower Term
Pressure burst
BLEVE Use
Prisoners
Prisons Related Term
Prisons
Gaols Non-preferred TermJails Non-preferred TermBuildings Broader TermPrisoners Related Term
Privacy
Confidentiality Related Term
Probabilities
Frequency Related Term
ProbabilityThe likelihood of a specific outcome,measured by the ratio of specific outcomesto the total number of possible outcomes.
Probability analysis Narrower Term
Probability analysisThe derivation of both the likelihood ofincidents occurring and the likelihood ofparticular outcomes (or effects) shouldthese events occur.
Frequency analysis Non-preferred TermProbability Broader Term
ProceduresPre-planned detailed directions for dealingwith specific occurrences.
Directives Related TermProtocol Related TermRecovery procedures Narrower TermStandard operating
procedures Narrower TermStandby Narrower Term
Professional liability
Liability Broader Term
Protective clothingEquipment designed to protect the wearerfrom heat and/or dangerous goodscontacting the skin or eyes.
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Full protective clothing Non-preferred TermClothing Broader TermProtective equipment Related Term
Protective equipment
Protective clothing Related TermBreathing apparatus Narrower Term
Protocol
Procedures Related Term
Psychiatric emergencies
Human behaviour Related Term
Psychiatry
Human behaviour Related TermPsychotherapy Related Term
Psychological assessment
Psychology Related TermPsychological services Related Term
Psychological debriefing
Critical incident stressdebriefing Related Term
Post-traumatic stress Related TermPost-traumatic stress
debriefing Related TermPsychological services Related TermTraumatic stress Related TermDebriefing Broader Term
Psychological impact
Psychology Related Term
Psychological response to danger
Post-traumatic stress Related Term
Psychological servicesThe specific forms of assistance, rangingfrom initial support through to longer termclinical treatment, provided by trainedpersonnel within this framework.
Psychological assessment Related TermPsychological debriefing Related TermPsychological stress Related Term
Psychological stress
Psychological services Related TermTraumatic stress Related Term
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Psychology
Psychological assessment Related TermPsychological impact Related TermPsychotherapy Related TermDisaster psychology Narrower TermDisaster victim psychology Narrower TermHuman behaviour Narrower Term
Psychotherapy
Psychiatry Related TermPsychology Related Term
Public awarenessThe process of informing the public as to thenature of the hazard and actions needed tosave lives and property prior to and in theevent of disaster.
Community preparedness Related TermDisaster education Related TermPublic education Related TermCommunity awareness Narrower Term
Public education
Safety education Broader TermCommunity awareness Related TermCommunity education Related TermPublic awareness Related Term
Public healthThe discipline in health sciences that, at thelevel of the community or the public, aims atpromoting prevention of disease, sanitaryliving, laws, practices and healthierenvironment.
Health Broader TermEnvironmental health Related TermEnvironmental health officer Related TermQuarantine Related TermSanitation Related TermPublic health services Narrower Term
Public health services
Health services Broader TermPublic health Broader Term
Public participation
Citizen participation Non-preferred TermCommunity awareness Related Term
Public relations
Management Broader TermBusiness Related TermEmergency services Related TermMedia Related Term
Public safety
Community safety Related TermSafety education Related Term
Public serviceCareer government service and the lawsgoverning it.
Civil service Non-preferred Term
Public shelters
Shelters Broader TermAir raid shelters Related Term
Public utilities
Lifelines Related Term
Public welfare
Welfare services Related Term
Pyromania
Arson Related Term
Pyrotechnics
Fireworks Use
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Quality assurance
Management Related TermQuality control Related Term
Quality control
Management Related TermQuality assurance Related Term
QuarantineLegal restrictions imposed on a place ortrace of land by the serving of a notice andlimiting access or egress of specifiedanimals, persons or things.
Exotic animal diseases Related TermPublic health Related TermZoonoses Related Term
Racism
Discrimination Related Term
Radiant heat
Heat Broader TermExposure hazard Related Term
RadiationElectromagnetic waves or quanta, andatomic or sub-atomic particles, propagatedthrough spaces or through a materialmedium.
Radiation injuries Related TermRadiation standards Related TermRadioactivity Related TermAtmospheric radiation Narrower TermDosimeters Narrower TermNon-ionising radiation Narrower TermNuclear radiation Narrower TermRadiation decontamination Narrower TermRadioactive fallout Narrower TermRadioactive hazards Narrower TermRadioisotope Narrower TermSolar radiation Narrower TermThermal radiation Narrower Term
Radiation decontamination
Radiation Broader Term
Radiation hazards
Technological hazards Broader Term
Radiation injuries
Radiation Related Term
Radiation standards
Radiation Related Term
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Radio communications
Communications Broader TermCall signs Related TermRadio frequencies Related TermRadio frequency allocation Related TermRadio operators Related TermRadios Related TermSatellite communications Related TermTelecommunications Related Term
Radio equipment
Radio communications Related TermRadios Related Term
Radio frequency
Radio communications Related TermRadios Related Term
Radio frequency allocation
Radio communications Related TermRadios Related Term
Radio operators
Radio communications Related TermRadios Related TermCitizen Band operators Narrower TermHam radio operators Narrower Term
Radioactive hazards
Radiation Broader Term
Radioactive materialsMaterials which spontaneously emit ionizingradiation.
Radioactive substances Non-preferred TermHazardous materials Broader TermNuclear radiation Related TermNuclear fuels Narrower TermRadioactive materials
transportation Narrower TermRadioactive pollution Narrower Term
Radioactive materials transportation
Hazardous materialstransportation Broader Term
Radioactive materials Broader Term
Radioactive pollution
Radioactive materials Broader Term
Radioactive substances
Radioactive materials Use
Radioactive waste disposal
Waste disposal sites Broader TermRadioactive wastes Related Term
Radioactive wastesConventional materials that have beencontaminated with radiation.
Hazardous materials Broader TermWastes Broader TermRadioactive waste disposal Related TermRadioactive waste sites Related Term
Radioactive falloutThe descent of airborne particles of dust,soot, or, more particularly, of radioactivematerials resulting from a nuclear explosion.
Fallout shelters Narrower Term
RadioactivityThe property of certain radionuclides ofspontaneously emitting particles or gammaradiation or of emitting x-radiation followingorbital electron capture or of undergoingspontaneous fission.
Radiation Related Term
RadioisotopeAn isotope which is radioactive.
Radiation Broader Term
Radios
Radio equipment Broader TermRadio communications Related TermRadio frequency Related TermRadio frequency allocation Related TermRadio operators Related Term
Rail tankers
Tankers Broader Term
Rail transportation
Transportation Broader TermRailways Related Term
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Railroad accidents
Accidents Broader Term
Railroads
Railways Use
Railway terminals
Railways Broader TermVolcanic ash Broader Term
Railway tunnels
Railways Broader TermTunnels Broader Term
Railways
Railroads Non-preferred TermLevel crossings Related TermRail transportation Related TermTrains Related TermRailway terminals Narrower TermRailway tunnels Narrower TermUnderground railways Narrower Term
Rain and Rainfall
Weather hazards Broader TermAcid rain Narrower TermDeluges Narrower Term
Rainforests
Forests Broader Term
Reception centresCentres established for the immediatereceipt of evacuees and as such will be theinitial source for the delivery of welfareservices to those evacuees.
Evacuation centres Related Term
Reconnaissance
Disaster assessment Related Term
ReconstructionActions taken to re-establish a communityafter a period of rehabilitation subsequent toa disaster. Actions would includeconstruction of permanent housing, fullrestoration of all services, and completeresumption of the pre-disaster state.
Rehabilitation Related Term
Records management
Management Broader TermInformation management Related Term
Recovery(a) The coordinated process of supportingemergency affected communities inreconstruction of the physical infrastructureand restoration of emotional, social,economic and physical well being.(b) In oil spills, the entire process of thephysical removal of spilled oil from land,water or shoreline environment.
Community recovery Non-preferred TermDisaster recovery Related TermCommunity recovery
committees Narrower TermRecovery plans Narrower Term
Recovery AgencyAn agency having a role or responsibilityunder Emergency Recovery Plans or in therecovery arrangements.
Organisations Related Term
Recovery management
Disaster recovery Broader TermEmergency response Broader TermState Recovery Coordinator Narrower Term
Recovery plans
Plans Broader TermRecovery Broader TermDisaster plans Related TermDisaster recovery Related Term
Recovery proceduresProcedures taken after the emergency torestore the affected area and people asnearly as possible to a functional state.
Procedures Broader Term
Recruitment
Personnel Related Term
Red CrossThe worldwide organisation active inhumanitarian work.
Non-government organisationsBroader Term
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Relief agencies Broader Term
Re-engineeringManagement strategies to improveeffectiveness of operations and processes.
Organisational change Related Term
Refineries
Petroleum refineries Related TermRefinery fires Related TermSugar refineries Narrower Term
Refinery fires
Refineries Related Term
Refrigeration
Refrigeration plants Narrower Term
Refrigeration plants
Refrigeration Broader TermRefrigeration systems Broader TermCold storage Related Term
Refrigeration systems
Refrigeration plants Narrower Term
Refuelling
Fuels Related TermAircraft refuelling Narrower Term
Refuge fire shelters
Fire refuge areas Use
RefugeesPersons having a well-founded fear ofpersecution for reasons of race, religion,nationality, membership of a particular socialgroup or public opinion. Includes the massexodus of peoples for reasons of conflictand natural disasters.
Displaced persons Related TermRefugees health Related TermRefugees political Related Term
Refugees health
Displaced persons Related TermRefugees Related Term
Refugees, Political
Refugees Related Term
Refuse
Wastes Use
Refuse disposal
Waste disposal Use
RegistrationThe process of recording details of allpeople affected by an emergency or disasterwhether they are evacuated or remain in theaffected area.
Emergency management Related TermNational Registration and
Inquiry System Narrower Term
Regulations
Legislation Broader TermSafety regulations Narrower Term
RehabilitationThe operations and decisions after adisaster, with the view to restoring to thestricken country, communities, families andindividuals the former living conditions,whilst at the same time encouraging andfacilitating the necessary adjustments to thechanges caused by the disaster.
Disaster relief Related TermIndustrial hygiene Related TermReconstruction Related Term
ReliefThe provision of immediate shelter, lifesupport and human needs of personsaffected by, or responding to, anemergency.
Appeals Related TermFood aid Related TermRelief agencies Related TermRelief operations Related TermRelief payments Related TermDisaster relief Narrower TermDrought relief Narrower TermEmergency relief Narrower TermWar relief Narrower Term
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Relief agencies
Relief organisations Non-preferred TermNon-government organisation Related TermRelief Related TermSt John Ambulance Australia Related TermVoluntary organisations Related TermRed Cross Narrower Term
Relief operations
Relief Related Term
Relief organisations
Relief agencies Use
Relief payments
Aid Related TermEmergency grants Related TermRelief Related Term
RelocationMovement of persons and/or organisationsto an alternate area
Evacuation Related Term
Remote areasAreas where because of distance, time orcircumstance, the medical resourcesrequired to adequately manage the eventare delayed to the potential detriment of thecasualties.
Disaster management Related TermEmergency management Related Term
Remote sensingThe observation and/or study of an area,object or phenomenon from an aerialdistance, frequently using data collected bysatellite.
Geographic InformationSystems Related Term
Rescue aircraftUse of aircraft in sea rescue.
Aircraft Broader TermRescue operations Related TermAir sea rescue Narrower Term
Rescue appliances
Emergency vehicles Broader TermFire appliances Related TermRescue operations Related Term
Rescue equipment
Equipment Broader TermRescue operations Related TermAirbags, rescue equipment Narrower Term
Rescue operationsThe organisation of the safe removal ofpersons or animals from actual orthreatened danger or physical harm.
Rescue work Non-preferred TermRescues Non-preferred TermRescue Broader TermExtrication Related TermRescue aircraft Related TermRescue appliances Related TermRescue equipment Related TermRescue teams Related TermSearch and rescue operations Related TermSearch operations Related TermUrban search and rescue Related TermAir sea rescue Narrower TermAircraft rescue Narrower TermAvalanche rescue Narrower TermCave rescue Narrower TermConfined space rescue Narrower TermFlood rescue Narrower TermMarine rescue Narrower TermMine rescue work Narrower TermMotor vehicle rescue Narrower TermSea rescue Narrower TermTrench rescue Narrower TermUrban heavy rescue Narrower TermWater rescue Narrower Term
Rescue services
Emergency services Broader Term
Rescue teams
Rescue operations Related Term
Rescue work
Rescue operations Use
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Rescues
Rescue operations Use
ReservoirsArtificial lakes, ponds or basins for storage,regulation and control of water, silt, debris orother liquid or liquid-borne materials.
Bunds Related TermDams Related TermSpillways Related TermLakes Related TermWeirs Related TermFlood dams Narrower TermSpillage control Narrower Term
ResettlementActions necessary for the permanentsettlement of persons dislocated orotherwise affected by a disaster to an areadifferent from their last place of habitation.
Evacuation Related Term
Residential buildings
Buildings Broader Term
Residual riskThe remaining level of risk after risktreatment measures have been taken.
Risk Broader Term
Resource centres
Information services Related Term
ResourcesAll personnel and equipment available, orpotentially available, for incident tasks.
Respiration
Breathing apparatus Related TermRespirators Related Term
Respirators
Breathing apparatus Related TermRespiration Related Term
ResponseActions taken in anticipation of, during, andimmediately after an emergency to ensurethat its effects are minimised, and thatpeople affected are given immediate reliefand support.
Fire cover Related TermResponse time Related TermEmergency response Narrower Term
Response AgencyAn agency having a role or responsibilityunder State Emergency Response Plans orthe response arrangements.
Disaster response Broader TermEmergency response Broader Term
Response planningContingency planning Related Term
Response plans
Plans Broader Term
Response time
Alarm systems Related TermDetectors Related TermExtinguishing systems Related TermResponse Related Term
Restricted areasDeclared areas in which defined rigorousconditions apply to the movement in, out of,and within, of specified animals, personsand things.
Control areas Related TermExclusion areas Related TermInfected areas Related Term
ResuscitationReviving one who is seriously injured orapparently dead.
Resuscitation orders Related TermCardio-pulmonary
resuscitation Narrower Term
Resuscitation orders
Resuscitation Related Term______________________________________Revolutions
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Insurgencies Use
Richter scaleAn open-ended logarithmic scale used toexpress the magnitude or total energy of aseismic disturbance (or earthquake). Ameasure of the amplitude of earthquakewaves at their point of origin, giving anindication of how much energy has beenreleased.
Earthquakes Related Term
Riot control
Riots Related Term
Riots
Civil disorder Broader TermCrowds Related TermPanic Related TermRiot control Related Term
RiskA concept used to describe the likelihood ofa consequence arising from a set ofcircumstances.
Risk analysis Related TermRisk communication Related TermRisk criteria Related TermRisk identification Related TermRisk factors Related TermRisk level Related TermRisk perception Related TermAcceptable risk Narrower TermEnvironmental risk Narrower TermIncidents Narrower TermIndividual risk Narrower TermInvoluntary risk Narrower TermNegligible risk Narrower TermResidual risk Narrower TermRisk assessment Narrower TermRisk treatment Narrower TermRisk management Narrower TermSocietal risk Narrower TermTechnological risk Narrower TermTolerable risk Narrower Term
Risk analysisA systematic use of available information todetermine how often specific events mayoccur and the magnitude of their likelyconsequences.
Hazard audits Related TermRisk Related TermRisk assessment Related Term
Risk assessmentThe process used to determine riskmanagement priorities by evaluating andcomparing the level of risk againstpredetermined standards, target risk levelsor other criteria.
Risk Broader TermRisk analysis Related Term
Risk communicationInteractive processes involving theexchange of information and opinion aboutrisk among individuals, groups, andinstitutions.
Communication Broader TermRisk Related TermRisk perception Related Term
Risk criteriaStandards by which the results of riskassessment can be assessed.
Individual risk Related TermRisk Related Term
Risk factors
Factors Broader TermRisk Related Term
Risk identification
Risk Related Term
Risk levelThe degree of quantitative risk.
Risk Related TermRisk management Related Term
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Risk managementThe systematic application of management,procedures and practices to the tasks ofidentifying, analysing, evaluating, treatingand monitoring risk.
Risk Broader TermInsurance Related TermRisk level Related Term
Risk minimisation
Insurance Broader Term
Risk mitigation
Mitigation Broader Term
Risk perception
Risk Related TermRisk communication Related TermRisk reduction Related Term
Risk reductionA selective application of appropriatetechniques and management principles toreduce either likelihood of an occurrence orits consequences, or both.
Risk perception Related Term
Risk treatmentSelection and implementation of appropriateintervention strategies for dealing with risk.
Risk Broader Term
Rivers
Glaciers Related TermLakes Related TermCreeks Narrower TermStreams Narrower Term
Road accident rescueThe freeing and extrication of trappedpeople from motor vehicles.
Motor vehicle rescue Related Term
Road accidents
Motor vehicle accidents Non-preferredTerm Accidents Broader TermBus accidents Related Term
Road safety
Roads Related TermHeavy vehicle safety Narrower Term
Road tankers
Tankers Broader Term
Road transport
Road transportation Use
Road transportation
Transportation Broader TermMotor vehicles Related TermRoads Related TermTrucks Narrower Term
Road tunnels
Roads Broader TermTunnels Broader Term
Roads
Road safety Related TermRoad transportation Related TermFreeways Narrower TermHighways Narrower TermRoad tunnels Narrower Term
Rock fallsFree-falling or precipitous movement of anewly detached segment of bedrock of anysize from a cliff or other very steep slope.
Landslides Broader Term
Rope rescue
Cordage Related TermLifelines Related Term
Royal Flying Doctor Service
Aeromedical services Related Term
RunoffThat part of precipitation which flowstowards a river on the ground surface(surface runoff) or within the soil(subsurface runoff or interflow).
Floods Related Term
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Rural areas
Country areas Non-preferred Term
Sabotage
Terrorism Related Term
Safe areas
Shelters Related Term
Safety audits
Hazard audits Use
Safety education
Education Broader TermPublic safety Related TermPublic education Narrower Term
Safety equipment
Airbags, safety equipment Narrower Term
Safety regulations
Regulations Broader Term
Sailing
Boats and boating Related Term
Salination
Desalination Related Term
Salvage
Mopping up Related Term
Salvage operationsThe clean-up of debris after an incidentincluding salvage.
Mopping up Related Term
Salvation Army
Non-government organisationsRelated Term
Sand storms
Storms Broader Term
SanitationThe application of measures and techniquesaimed at ensuring and improving generalhygiene to the community.
Public health Related Term
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Satellite communication systems
Satellites Broader Term
Satellite communications
Radio communications Related Term
Satellites
Global positioning system Related TermMeteorological satellites Narrower Term
Schools
Buildings Broader Term
Sea level
Sea level rise Related Term
Sea level rise
Global warming Related TermSea level Related Term
Sea rescue
Rescue operations Broader Term
Sea surgesRises in sea level that results in theinundation of areas along the coastlinescaused by movement of ocean and seacurrent, winds and major storms.
Storm surges Related Term
Sea transportation
Transportation Broader TermShips Related Term
Search and rescueThe process of locating and recoveringdisaster victims and the application of firstaid and basic medical assistance as may berequired.
Urban search and rescue Related TermSearch and rescue
operations Narrower Term
Search and rescue operationsOperations related to the location andrecovery of disaster victims.
Search and rescue Broader TermRescue operations Related TermRescue operations Related TermSearch operations Related TermUrban heavy rescue Related TermAir sea rescue Narrower TermInformed consent Narrower TermUrban search and rescue Narrower Term
Search operations
Searches Broader TermLand searches Related TermRescue operations Related TermSearch and rescue
operations Related Term
Searches
Search operations Narrower Term
Secondary hazardsHazards occurring as a result of anotherhazard or disaster.
Hazards Broader Term
Security
Information security Narrower TermInternal security Narrower TermNational security Narrower Term
Security systems
Alarm systems Related Term
Seismic risk
Earthquake risk Use
Seismic safety
Earthquake safety Use
Seismic zonesA region within which there is an obviousgrouping of earthquake epicentres
Earthquakes Related Term
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SeismologyThe study of earthquakes, seismic sourcesand wave propagation through the earth.
Earthquakes Related Term
Service evaluation
Business Related TermManagement Related TermPerformance standards Related Term
Service stations
Petrol stations Non-preferred TermBuildings Broader TermFuel depots Related Term
Services, MarketingMarketing of safety, fire safety, road safetyprograms and services.
Marketing Broader Term
Severe storms
Storms Broader Term
Sewage
Sewage disposal Related TermWastes
Sewage disposal
Sewage Related Term
Shafts, Evacuation
Earthwork excavation Broader TermVentilation Related TermMine shafts Narrower Term
SheltersPhysical protection requirements of disastervictims who no longer have access tonormal habitation facilities.
Emergency accommodation Related TermEvacuation areas Related TermSafe areas Related TermTemporary accommodation Related TermBomb shelters Narrower TermEmergency shelters Narrower TermFallout shelters Narrower TermPublic shelters Narrower Term
Ships
Life boats Related TermSea transportation Related TermBoats and boating Narrower TermCargo ships Narrower TermContainer ships Narrower TermFerries Narrower TermPassenger ships Narrower TermTanker ships Narrower TermTankers Narrower TermWarships Narrower Term
Shipwrecks
Maritime disasters Broader Term
Shock
Electric shocks Narrower TermToxic shock Narrower TermTraumatic shock Narrower Term
Shock waves
Blast wave Use
Shootings
Crime Related Term
Shopping centres
Malls Narrower Term
Sieges
Hostages Related Term
Signals
Communications Related TermSirens Related Term
Signs and signboards
Codes Related Term
Simulation methods
Exercises Related Term
Simulation training
Drills Related TermMock disaster training Related Term
Sirens
Signals Related Term
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Vehicle warning systems Related Term
Small business
Business continuity Related TermBusiness planning Related TermBusiness recovery Related Term
SmokeCarbon or soot particles or tarry dropletsless than 0.1 micrometre in size, andsuspended in air, which result from theincomplete combustion of carbonaceousmaterials such as coal or oil.
Combustion products Broader TermGases Related TermVapours Related Term
Smoke damage
Damage Broader TermFire damage Broader Term
Snow storms
Storms Broader TermBlizzards Narrower Term
Social change
Sociology Broader Term
Societal riskThe risk of a number of fatalities occurring.The societal risk concept is based on thepremise that society is more concerned withincidents which kill a larger number ofpeople than incidents which kill fewernumbers.
Risk Broader TermGroup risk Related TermIndividual risk Related Term
SociologySocio-economic characterisation ofpopulation.
Demography Related TermSocial change Narrower Term
Socio-technological disastersDisasters arising from the interactionbetween people and technology.
Disasters Broader TermTechnological disasters Related Term
Soil conservation
Conservation Broader Term
Soil contamination
Soil pollution Use
Soil creep
Landslides Related Term
Soil degradation
Land degradation Use
Soil erosion
Erosion Broader Term
Soil pollution
Soil contamination Non-preferred TermPollution Broader TermAtmospheric pollution Related TermWater pollution Related Term
Solar energy
Fuels Broader Term
Solar radiation
Radiation Broader TermGreenhouse effect,
atmospheric Related Term
Space debris
Debris Broader Term
Special events
Events Broader TermOlympic Games Related Term
Spectator control
Crowd control Use
Spillage control
Reservoirs Broader TermBooms Related TermBunds Related Term
Spills
Leakage Related TermMaritime disasters Related TermChemical spills Narrower Term
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Hazardous materials spills Narrower Term
SpillwaysWeirs, conduits, tunnels, channels or otherstructures designed to permit dischargesfrom the reservoir when water levels riseabove the crest controlling flow down or intothe spillway structure.
Dams Related TermReservoirs Related Term
Spinal cord injuries
Accidents, Wounds andinjuries Broader Term
Wounds and injuries Broader TermImmobilisation Related Term
Spineboards
Backboards Non-preferred TermCervical collars Related TermImmobilisation Related Term
Spontaneous combustion(a) The process of increase in temperatureof a material to a point of ignition withoutdrawing heat from its surroundings(b) A biological or chemical reaction whichproduces heating to point of ignitionresulting in combustion.
Combustion Broader Term
Spontaneous ignition
Ignition Broader Term
Sports grounds
Grandstands Related TermStadiums Related Term
Spot firesIsolated fires started ahead of the main fireby sparks, embers or other ignited material,sometimes to a distance of severalkilometres.
Fires Broader Term
St John Ambulance AustraliaA national charitable organisation dedicatedto the relief of persons in sickness, distress,suffering or danger.
Non-government organisationsRelated Term
Relief agencies Related Term
Stadiums
Grandstands Related TermSports grounds Related Term
Staging areasA prearranged, strategically placed areawhere support response personnel, vehiclesand other equipment can be held inreadiness for use during an emergency.
Disaster management Broader TermEmergency management Broader Term
Standard operating proceduresA set of directions detailing what actionsshould be taken, as well as how, when, bywhom and why, for specific events or tasks.
Standing operatingprocedures Non-preferred Term
Procedures Broader TermEmergency operations
manual Related TermEmergency procedures Related Term
Standards
Building codes Related TermFire protection Related TermHazardous materials
standards Narrower TermPerformance standards Narrower Term
StandbyThat period normally following alert whendeployment of resources is imminent.
Procedures Broader Term
Standing operating procedures
Standard operatingprocedures Use
State Emergency Service (SES)
Emergency personnel Related TermTerritory Emergency
Services Related Term
State of alertA condition that may be declared when anoccurrence or an impending occurrence is
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likely to cause loss of life or injury topersons.
Alerts Broader Term
State of disasterA condition that may be declared under aState Emergency Services Act by theGovernor or the Premier when, on therecommendation of the Minister for Policeand Emergency Services, it appears that adisaster has occurred.
Declaration of disaster Related TermDisasters Related Term
State of emergency
Declaration of disaster Related Term
State Recovery Coordinator
Recovery management Broader Term
Statutory authorities
Organisations Broader Term
Sterilisation
Disinfection Related Term
Stockpiling
Storage Broader Term
Storage
Hazardous materials storage Narrower TermStockpiling Narrower TermWater storage Narrower Term
Storage tanks
Fuel storage tanks Related TermUnderground storage tanks Narrower Term
Storm damage
Damage Broader TermStorms Related Term
Storm surgesA sudden rise of sea as a result of highwinds and low atmospheric pressure;sometimes called a storm tide, storm wave,or tidal wave. Generally affects only coastalareas but may intrude some distance inland.
Cyclone surges Non-preferred Term
Storm tide Non-preferred TermStorms Broader TermSea surges Related TermTsunamis Related Term
Storm tide
Storm surges Use
Storm warnings
Any forecast of severe weather conditions.Warning systems Broader TermWarnings Broader Term
StormsAtmospheric disturbances involvingperturbations of the prevailing pressure andwind fields, on scales ranging fromtornadoes (1 km across) to extra-tropicalcyclones (2000-3000 km across).
Natural disasters Broader TermDeluges Related TermGales Related TermStorm damage Related TermDust storms Narrower TermFire storms Narrower TermHail storms Narrower TermIce storms Narrower TermMonsoons Narrower TermSand storms Narrower TermSevere storms Narrower TermSnow storms Narrower TermStorm surges Narrower TermThunderstorms Narrower TermWeather hazards Narrower TermWindstorms Narrower Term
Strategic management
Management Broader Term
Strategic planning
Planning Broader Term
Strategic plans
Plans Broader Term
Streams
Rivers Broader Term
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Stress, physiology
Counselling Related TermFatigue Related TermHuman behaviour Related TermStress management Related TermTrauma Related TermHeat stress Narrower TermCritical incident stress Narrower TermOccupational stress Narrower TermPhysiological stress Narrower TermPost traumatic stress Narrower Term
Stress management
Personnel Related TermStress (physiology) Related TermTrauma management Related Term
Structural design
Building construction Narrower Term
Structural engineering
Building construction Narrower Term
Structural factors
Factors Broader Term
Structural failures
Bridge failures Related TermBuilding collapse Related TermBuilding failures Narrower Term
Structures
Buildings Use
SubsidenceCollapse of a considerable area of landsurface, due to the removal of liquid or solidunderlying or removal of soluble material bymeans of water.
Landslides Related Term
Subways
Underground railways Related Term
Sugar refineries
Refineries Broader Term
Suicide
Deaths Broader Term
Supervision
Personnel management Broader Term
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Support agenciesAgencies which provide essential services,personnel, or material to support to assist acontrol agency or affected persons.
Control agencies Broader Term
Survival
Survival period Related TermSurvival rate Related TermSurvival skills Related TermSurvival techniques Related Term
Survival period
Survival Related Term
Survival rate
Survival Related Term
Survival skills
Survival Related Term
Survival techniques
Survival Related Term
Survivors
Victims Related Term
Systems failures
Failures Broader Term
Table top exercisesAn umbrella term for some types of indoordiscussion.
Education Broader TermDrills Related TermExercises Broader Term
Tanker fires
Oil fires Related Term
Tanker ship fires
Fires Broader TermTanker ships Related Term
Tanker ships
Ships Broader TermTankers Broader TermCargo ships Related TermTanker ship fires Related Term
Tankers
Oil tankers Non-preferredTerm
Ships Broader TermChemical carriers (tankers) Narrower TermRail tankers Narrower TermRoad tankers Narrower TermTanker ships Narrower Term
Tanks
Water tanks Related TermLiquefied petroleum gas
tanks Narrower TermOil tanks Narrower Term
Teaching
Education Related TermComputer assisted
instruction Narrower Term
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Technological disastersDisasters arising from other than naturalcauses and include biological, chemical,nuclear, transport and terrorist instigateddisasters.
Disasters Broader TermTechnology Broader TermSocio-technological
disasters Related Term
Technological hazardsA hazard of a technological origin, asopposed to a hazard of a natural origin.
Hazards Broader TermTechnology Broader TermChemical hazards Related TermRadiation hazards Related Term
Technological risk
Risk Broader TermTechnology Broader Term
Technology
Information management Related TermTechnological disasters Narrower TermTechnological hazards Narrower TermTechnological risk Narrower Term
Teenagers
Adolescents Use
Telecommunications
Communications Broader TermRadio communications Related TermTelecommunication systems Narrower TermMobile telephones Narrower TermTelephone systems Narrower Term
Telecommunication systems
Telecommunications Broader Term
Telephone systems
Telecommunications Broader Term
Television
Media Broader Term
Temperature
Body temperature Narrower TermTemperature measurement Narrower Term
Temperature measurement
Temperature Broader Term
Temporary accommodationAccommodation provided over an extendedperiod of days, weeks or months, forindividuals or families affected by anemergency.
Billeting Related TermEmergency accommodation Related TermEmergency housing Related TermTemporary housing Related TermShelters Related Term
Temporary housing
Emergency housing Related TermEmergency shelters Related TermTemporary accommodation Related Term
Tephra
Volcanic ash Use
Terminals, Transportation
Airport terminals Narrower TermRailway terminals Narrower Term
Terminology
Medical terminology Narrower Term
TerrorismThe calculated use of violence or the threatof violence to attain goals that are political,religious or ideological in nature.
Bombings Related TermSabotage Related Term
Testing
Examinations Related TermTests Related Term
Tests
Examination Use
Therapeutics
Treatment Broader Term
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Thermal burns
Burns and scalds Broader Term
Thermal imaging
Infrared cameras Related Term
Thermal radiation
Radiation Broader Term
Threat, Psychological
Hazards Broader Term
ThunderstormsSudden electrical discharges manifested bya flash of light (lightning) and a sharp orrumbling sound (thunder).
Storms Broader TermLightning Related Term
Tidal waves
Tsunamis Use
Time factors
Factors Broader Term
Time management
Management Broader Term
Tolerable risksRisks which the exposed people areexpected to bear without undue concern,once all reasonable practicable reductionmeasures have been adopted.
TornadoesViolently rotating storms of small diameter;the most violent weather phenomenon. It isproduced in a very severe thunder stormand appears as a funnel cloud extendingfrom the base of a cumulonimbus to theground.
Twisters Non-preferredTerm
Weather hazards Broader TermCyclones Related TermHurricanes Related Term
Torres Strait Islanders
Aborigines Related Term
Tourism
Tourists Narrower Term
Tourists
Tourism Broader Term
Toxic chemicals
Toxic materials Use
Toxic effectThe property of an agent to producedamage to an organism.
Toxic shock Related Term
Toxic gases
Toxic materials Broader TermPoisons Related Term
Toxic liquids
Toxic materials Broader TermPoisons Related Term
Toxic materialsMaterials or substances which are liable tocause death or serious injury to health ifswallowed, inhaled or by skin contact or bydirect infection through organisms.
Toxic chemicals Non-preferred TermToxic substances Non-preferred TermHazardous materials Broader TermPoisons Related TermToxicity Related TermToxic gases Narrower TermToxic liquids Narrower Term
Toxic shock
Shock Broader TermToxic effect Related TermToxic shock syndrome Narrower Term
Toxic shock syndrome
Toxic shock Broader Term
Toxic substances
Toxic materials Use
Toxic wastes
Hazardous wastes Use
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ToxicityThe degree of being poisonous; thecapability of a poisonous compound toproduce deleterious effects on organismssuch as alteration to behavioural patterns orbiological productivity or death.
Toxic materials Related Term
Toxicology(a) The science of poisons, harmfulchemical substances, organic toxins, and oftheir detection, effects, elimination andantidotes(b) The study of chemical substances whichexert deleterious effects on living organisms,their chemistry in relation to their mode ofaction, antidotes, and physiological effects.
Poisons Related Term
Traffic
Transportation Broader Term
Training
Drills Related TermEducation Related TermFire drills Related TermTraining facilities Related TermTraining programs Related TermAmbulance services training Narrower TermEmergency medical training Narrower TermIn-service training Narrower TermTraining courses Narrower TermTraining exercises Narrower TermTraining needs analysis Narrower Term
Training courses
Education Broader TermTraining Broader Term
Training exercises
Education Broader TermExercises Broader Term
Training facilities
Education Broader TermTraining Related TermUniversities and colleges Related Term
Training needs analysis
Education Broader TermTraining Broader Term
Training programs
Training Broader TermEducation Broader Term
Trains
Railways Related Term
Trams
Transportation Broader Term
Translation
Communicating Broader Term
Transportation
Air transportation Narrower TermAmbulance transport Narrower TermFuel transport Narrower TermRail transportation Narrower TermRoad transportation Narrower TermSea transportation Narrower TermTraffic Narrower TermTrams Narrower Term
TraumaInjury of any nature.
Post traumatic stress Related TermStress, Physiology Related TermTraumatic stress Narrower Term
Trauma counselling
Critical incident stressdebriefing Related Term
Trauma management
Stress management Related Term
Traumatic shock
Shock Broader Term
Traumatic stress
Trauma Broader TermCritical incident stress Related TermPost traumatic stress Related TermPsychological debriefing Related Term
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Psychological stress Related Term Treatment
Therapeutics Narrower TermTreatment priority Narrower TermTreatment refusal Narrower TermTreatment withdrawal Narrower TermWaste treatment Narrower Term
Treatment priority
Treatment Broader Term
Treatment refusal
Treatment Broader Term
Treatment withdrawal
Treatment Broader Term
Trees
Forestry Related Term
TremorA shaking movement of the groundassociated with earthquakes or explosions.
Earthquakes Related Term
Trench rescue
Rescue operations Broader TermTrenches Broader TermConfined space Related Term
Trenches
Trench rescue Related Term
Triage, MedicineThe process by which casualties are sorted,prioritised and distributed according to theirneed for first aid, resuscitation, emergencytransportation and definitive care.
Casualty clearing stations Related TermDisaster medicine Related TermEmergency medicine Related TermFirst aid Related TermMedicine Related TermPatient assessment Related Term
Tropical cyclones
Cyclones Broader Terms
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Trucks
Motor vehicles Broader TermRoad transportation Broader Term
Tsunami Intensity ScaleAn intensity scale providing descriptions ofsix levels of tsunami intensity.
Tsunamis Related Term
Tsunami warning systems
Forecasting Broader TermTsunamis Related Term
TsunamisA water wave generated by a suddenchange in the sea bed resulting from anearthquake, volcanic eruption or landslide.
Tidal waves Non-preferred TermNatural disasters Broader TermEarthquake hazards Related TermStorm surges Related TermTsunami Intensity Scale Related TermTsunami warning systems Related Term
Tunnelling
Blasts Related Term
Tunnels
Railway tunnels Narrower TermRoad tunnels Narrower Term
Twisters
Tornadoes Use
TyphoonsThe name given to a tropical cyclone withmaximum sustained winds of 64 knots ormore near the centre in the western NorthPacific.
Weather hazards Broader TermCyclones Related TermHurricanes Related TermMonsoons Related TermNatural disasters Related Term
Ultraviolet radiation
Non-ionising radiation Broader Term
Underground railways
Railways Broader TermSubways Related Term
Underground storage tanks
Storage tanks Broader Term
Unified Command SystemA method for all agencies or individuals whohave jurisdictional responsibility, or in somecases who have functional responsibilities atthe incident, to contribute determination ofoverall objectives for the incident andselection of strategies to achieve theobjectives.
Incident management Related Term
Unions
Industrial relations Broader Term
Universities
Training facilities Related Term
Urban areas
Cities and towns Related TermUrban planning Related TermUrban interface Narrower Term
Urban fire detection
Fire fighting operations Related Term
Urban heavy rescue
Rescue operations Broader TermSearch and rescue
operations Related Term
Urban interface
Urban rural interface Non-preferred TermUrban areas Broader Term
Urban planning
Planning Broader Term
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Urban areas Related Term
Urban rural interface
Urban interface Use
Urban search and rescueAn integrated multi-agency response, whichis beyond the capability of normal rescuearrangements, to locate, provide initialmedical care, and remove entrappedpersons from damaged structures and otherenvironments in a safe and expeditiousmanner.
Search and rescueoperations Broader Term
Rescue operations Related TermSearch and rescue Related Term
Urbanisation
Demography Related Term
VaccinationMethod of preventing certain infectiousdiseases by conferring active immunity in aperson through the introduction, byinjection/ingestion/application, of certainpreparations called vaccines which reinforcethe resistance of the body.
Immunisation Related Term
Vandalism
Crime Related Term
VapoursGaseous form of a substance which isnormally in the solid or liquid state at roomtemperature and pressure.
Dusts Related TermFumes Related TermGases Related TermSmoke Related Term
Vector control(a) Control of insects capable of transmittingdisease(b) Measures taken to decrease the numberof disease carrying organisms (vectors) andto diminish the risk of their spreadinginfectious disease.
Vectors Broader Term
VectorsAn insect or other organism transmittingexotic animal disease agents.
Exotic animal diseases Related TermVector control Narrower Term
Vehicle rescue
Motor vehicle rescue Related TermVehicles Related Term
Vehicle warning systems
Vehicles Broader TermWarning systems Broader TermSirens Related Term
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Vehicles
Vehicle rescue Related TermAutomatic vehicle location Narrower TermEmergency vehicles Narrower TermMotor vehicles Narrower TermVehicle warning systems Narrower Term
Ventilation
Buildings Related TermShafts, evacuation Related Term
VerminRodents capable of transmitting disease.
Pest control Related Term
Veterinary medicine
Animal diseases Related Term
Viaducts
Bridges Use
Victim identification
Disaster victim identification Use
VictimsPersons adversely affected by an incident.
Fatalities Related TermSurvivors Related TermCasualties Narrower TermDisaster victims Narrower TermVictims of crime Narrower Term
Victims of crime
Victims Broader TermCrime Related Term
Violence
Crime Related Term
Volcanic ashFragmented rock and ash ejected by avolcanic eruption.
Tephra Non-preferred TermVolcanoes Related TermRailway terminals Narrower Term
Volcanic eruptions
Warning systems Broader Term
Volcanic hazard assessment
Volcanoes Broader Term
VolcanoesAn opening in the crust that has allowedmagma to reach the surface.
Natural disasters Broader TermVolcanic ash Related TermVolcanic hazard
assessment Narrower Term
Voluntary agencies
Non-governmentorganisation Use
Voluntary organisations
Organisations Broader TermAssociations Related TermRelief agencies Related TermWelfare services Related TermWelfare support Related Term
Volunteer recruitment
Volunteers Broader Term
Volunteer retention
Volunteers Broader Term
Volunteers
Emergency servicepersonnel Narrower Term
Emergency servicesvolunteers Narrower Term
Volunteer recruitment Narrower TermVolunteer retention Narrower TermVolunteers legal status Narrower Term
Volunteers legal status
Volunteers Broader Term
VulcanologyThe scientific study of volcanoes.
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VulnerabilityThe degree of susceptibility of theenvironment to a hazard.
Disaster vulnerability Narrower TermVulnerability analysis Narrower TermVulnerability assessment Narrower TermVulnerability reduction Narrower Term
Vulnerability analysisAssessment of elements in the communitythat are subject to damage should ahazardous materials release occur.
Vulnerability Broader TermVulnerability assessment Related Term
Vulnerability assessment
Vulnerability Broader TermHazard assessment Related TermVulnerability analysis Related Term
Vulnerability mapping
Mapping Related Term
Vulnerability reduction
Vulnerability Broader Term
War relief
Relief Broader TermWars Related Term
War victims
Wars Related Term
WardensA person who, during an emergency,assumes control over a building and itsoccupants and is the prime contact with theappropriate emergency service.
Fire wardens Non-preferred Term
Warfare
Invasions Related TermAerial bombing Narrower TermBiological warfare Narrower TermChemical warfare Narrower TermNuclear warfare Narrower Term
Warning systems
Alarm systems Narrower TermCyclone warning systems Narrower TermDam failure warning systems Narrower TermEarly warning systems Narrower TermEarthquake warning systems Narrower TermFlood warning systems Narrower TermFlood warnings Narrower TermStorm warnings Narrower TermVehicle warning systems Narrower TermVolcanic eruptions Narrower Term
WarningsDissemination of messages signallingimminent hazard which may include adviceon protective measures.
Alarms Related TermAlerts Related TermDisaster Warnings Related TermFlood Warnings Narrower TermStorm warnings Narrower Term
Wars
War relief Related Term
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War victims Related Term
Warships
Ships Broader Term
Waste disposal
Refuse disposal Non-preferred TermWastes Broader TermWaste management Related TermWaste products Related TermChemical industry waste
disposal Narrower TermRadioactive waste disposal Narrower Term
Waste disposal sites
Wastes Broader TermLandfill Related TermRadioactive waste sites Narrower Term
Waste managementThe total process of waste collection, fromits point of generation through to itstransportation, treatment, and finalacceptable disposal.
Wastes Broader TermWaste disposal Related TermWaste treatment Related Term
Waste products
Waste disposal Related Term
Waste treatment
Treatment Broader TermWaste management Related Term
Waste water
Water Related Term
Wastes
Refuse Non-preferred TermSewage Related TermBiological hazardous wastes Narrower TermMedical wastes Narrower TermRadioactive wastes Narrower TermToxic wastes Narrower TermWaste disposal Narrower TermWaste disposal sites Narrower TermWaste management Narrower Term
Water
Waste water Related TermWater bombing Related TermWater conservation Related TermWater curtains Related TermWater damage Related TermWater pollution Related TermWater quality Related TermWater rescue Related TermWater storage Related TermWater supply Related TermDrinking water Narrower Term
Water bombingDropping of large quantities of water fromthe air to assist in fire control.
Bombing, water Non-preferred TermAerial bombing Related TermAerial fire fighting Related TermWater Related Term
Water conservation
Water Related Term
Water curtains
Drenchers Related TermWater Related Term
Water damage
Flood damage Related TermWater Related TermDamage Broader Term
Water pollution
Pollution Broader TermEnvironmental impact Related TermSoil pollution Related TermWater Related Term
Water quality
Algae Related TermWater Related Term
Water rescue
Rescue operations Broader TermDrowning Related TermWater Related Term
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Water storage
Storage Broader TermWater Related Term
Water supply
Water Related TermWells Related Term
Water tableIn an aquifer (a layer of rock which holdswater or allows water to percolate throughit), the upper limit of the portion of groundsaturated with water.
Hydrology Related Term
Water tanksContainers capable of storing a largevolume of water.
Tanks Related Term
Watershed
All land within the confines of a drainage divide.
Weapons
Chemical weapons Narrower Term
Weather
Fire weather Related TermMeteorological satellites Related TermWeather alerts Related TermWeather control Related TermWeather hazards Related TermWeather satellites Related Term
Weather alertsA warning broadcast on radio or television ofan approaching storm or gale, or of animpending cold change.
Alerts Broader TermWeather Related Term
Weather control
Weather Related Term
Weather forecasting
Forecasts Broader TermWeather forecasting Related TermLong range weather
forecasts Narrower Term
Weather hazards
Natural hazards Broader TermWeather Related TermCyclones Narrower TermFog Narrower TermFrost Narrower TermHurricanes Narrower TermLightning Narrower TermRain and rainfall Narrower TermStorms Narrower TermTornadoes Narrower TermTyphoons Narrower Term
Weather satellites
Weather Broader Term
Weirs
Barrages Related TermDams Related TermReservoirs Related Term
WelfareThe provision of immediate and continuingcare of emergency affected persons whomay be threatened, distressed,disadvantaged, homeless or evacuated;and, the maintenance of health, well-beingand prosperity of such persons with allavailable community resources until theirrehabilitation is achieved.
Disaster recovery Related TermWelfare services Related TermWelfare support Related Term
Welfare services
Emergency services Broader TermNon-profit organisations Related TermPublic welfare Related TermVoluntary organisations Related TermWelfare Related Term
Welfare support
Voluntary organisations Related TermWelfare Related TermDisaster welfare services Narrower TermPersonal support services Narrower Term
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Wells
Water supply Related Term
Wetland management
Wetlands Broader Term
Wetlands
Wetland management Narrower Term
Wharves
Piers Related TermPorts Related Term
Wildfire control
Wildfires Broader Term
Wildfire fighters
Bush fire fighters Use
WildfiresUnplanned fire in vegetation.
Fires Broader TermBush fires Related TermGrass fires Narrower TermWildfire control Narrower Term
Wildlife
Animals Use
Wind damage
Damage Broader TermCyclone damage Related TermWinds Related Term
Wind forceA number on a Beaufort scalecorresponding to the effects produced bywinds within a range of speeds.
Beaufort scale Related TermWinds Related Term
Wind pressureThe total force exerted upon a surface bywind.
Winds Related Term
WindbreaksA barrier used to decrease the wind spread.
Wind storms Related Term
Winds
Gusts Related TermWind damage Related TermWind force Related TermWind pressure Related TermWindbreaks Related TermWindstorms Related TermGales Narrower Term
Windstorms
Storms Broader TermWinds Related Term
Witnesses
Evidence, expert Related Term
Workers
Emergency workers Related Term
Wounds and injuriesHarm of any kind done or sustained.
Injuries Broader termFirst aid Related TermInjury prevention Related TermAccidents, wounds andinjuries Narrower TermBlast injuries Narrower TermBurns and scalds Narrower TermCrush injuries Narrower TermDiving injuries Narrower TermSpinal cord injuries Narrower Term
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ZonationThe division of an area, country, or regioninto zones according to its disasterincidence rate or intensity
Earthquake hazard analysis Related Term
Zone management
Zones Broader TermControl area Related Term
ZonesThe geographical area comprising two ormore regions.
Land use zoning Related TermCoastal zone management Narrower TermControl areas Narrower TermEmergency planning zones Narrower TermZone management Narrower Term
Zoning
Land use zoning Broader Term
ZoonosesDiseases transferred from animals tohumans.
Diseases Broader TermAnimal diseases Related TermExotic animal diseases Related TermQuarantine Related Term
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Annex A
SUBDIVISION TERMS FOR USE WITH THESAURUS TERMS
Accidents
Administration
Age factors
Analysis
Assessment
Case studies
Casualties
Causes
Climatic factors
Commercial aspects
Consequences
Control
Coordination
Cultural aspects
Damage
Deaths
Decision making
Design and construction
Disposal
Diseases
Economic aspects
Environmental aspects
Equipment and supplies
Ethical aspects
Evacuation
Evaluation
Fatalities
Financial aspects
Fire control
Fires and fire protection
Forecasting
Geographic factors
Government policy
Guidelines
Health aspects
History
Human factors
Instruction and study
Investigation
International cooperation
In-service training
Law and legislation
Management
Measurement
Medical aspects
Meteorological factors
Methodology
Modelling
Natural disaster effects
Physiological aspects
Planning
Policy
Political aspects
Prevention
Procedures
Protection
Psychological aspects
Public opinion
Religious aspects
Research
Reports
Risk assessment
Safety
Safety measures
Scenarios
Security Measures
Simulations
Social aspects
Sociological aspects
Standards
Statistics
Storage
Study and teaching
Surveys
Technological aspects
Terminology
Training
Victims
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