The occurrence of the incident is called?

• A. Pre-event phase
• B. Event phase
• C. Post-event phase
• D. Secondary prevention

Answer: (B)

Identifying when the incident is actually happening. The event phase is the period during which the incident unfolds and responders are actively engaged in actions like containment, rescue, evacuation, and medical care. It starts at the moment the incident begins and continues until it’s brought under control. Pre-event phase covers preparation and prevention before anything occurs, while post-event phase deals with recovery, investigation, and restoring normal operations after the incident. Secondary prevention refers to measures aimed at reducing harm to prevent further injuries, but it isn’t the time frame in which the incident itself occurs. So, the occurrence of the incident is the event phase.