Emergency response workers arrive in a community after a large-scale natural disaster. What is the workers' first action?

A) Report to the incident command system (ICS) center.
B) Determine whether the community is safe.
C) Establish teams of workers with varied skills.
D) Evaluate actions completed by local law enforcement.

Incident Command System (ICS)

A standardized management tool for meeting the demands of small or large emergency situations.

Natural Disaster

Events caused by natural environmental factors, such as earthquakes, hurricanes, or floods, that can lead to significant harm to people, animals, and the surrounding infrastructure.

Emergency Response

The immediate action taken by public services or communities in response to a sudden, unexpected event or crisis.