Which Are the Responsibilities of the Centers for Disease Control

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which are the responsibilities of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in relation to disasters? (Select all that apply.)

• A)Contacting family members with up-to-date information regarding victims and their condition
• B)Coordinating local services to prevent duplication and fragmentation
• C)Delivering first aid and arranging for prescription medications that were lost to be replaced
• D)Detecting disease outbreaks,their cause,and risk factors,and implementing interventions for control
• E)Ensuring that drinking water,food,shelter,and medical care are available to victims
• F)Setting up safe and comfortable disaster shelters (emergency housing)for families

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