Access Survey
The identification of disaster-caused bottlenecks that will prevent or hamper search and rescue operations or delay other response activities. The survey would include the identification of landslides closing roads and the inspection of bridges to ensure that they can be crossed following an earthquake or a flood. See Disaster Assessment
Accountability
The structuring of programs to increase control and participation by persons in the affected community.
After-Shock
Continued shaking after a sizable earthquake, which may be as powerful as ordinary shocks. A large after-shock may originate closer to a center of population and cause more damage than the main earthquake.
Area of Responsibility
A defined area of land in which responsibility is specifically assigned to the commander of the area for the development and maintenance of installations, control of movement, and the conduct of tactical operations involving troops under the commander's control, along with parallel authority to exercise these functions. (Joint Pub 1-02)
