Which of the following organizations would direct nurses' response to a countywide disaster?
A) American Red Cross
B) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
C) Emergency Management Agency
D) The local public health department

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The first level of disaster response occurs at the local level with the mobilization of responders such as the fire department,law enforcement,public health,and emergency services.If the disaster stretches local resources,the county or city emergency management agency (EMA)will coordinate activities through an emergency operations center (EOC).Generally,local responders within a county sign a regional or statewide mutual aid agreement to allow the sharing of needed personnel,equipment,services,and supplies.The American Red Cross may assist with disaster relief efforts,but this would not be the agency that would direct the response by nurses.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is a national agency and would most likely not be involved with a county-wide disaster.The local public health department may be involved in responding to the disaster,but this would not be the organization that is responsible for leading the response.

Which of the Following Organizations Would Direct Nurses' Response to a Countywide