Which of the Following Best Defines a Disaster

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best defines a disaster?

• A) Any event that results in multiple deaths
• B) Devastation that cannot be relieved without assistance
• C) Devastation that covers a broad geographic area
• D) When the event results in multiple injuries and deaths as well as property damage

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