Emergency Management & Crisis Response Flashcards
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Which phase of the emergency management cycle involves developing plans and training staff before an incident occurs?
Answer: Preparedness
Preparedness involves developing emergency plans, conducting drills, and training staff prior to an incident to ensure an effective response.
During a facility disturbance, the Incident Command System (ICS) designates one person with overall authority to manage the incident. What is this person called?
Answer: Incident Commander
The Incident Commander holds overall authority and responsibility for managing all aspects of an incident under the ICS structure.
What is the primary purpose of a Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) in a correctional facility?
Answer: To ensure critical functions continue during and after a disruption
A COOP ensures that essential correctional functions—such as security, feeding, and medical care—continue even when normal operations are disrupted.
Which type of emergency management exercise involves staff discussing their roles and responses in a scenario without deploying resources?
Answer: Tabletop exercise
Tabletop exercises are discussion-based sessions where participants talk through their responses to a scenario without physically deploying personnel or equipment.
When a correctional facility declares a lockdown due to an emergency, what is the primary objective?
Answer: Containing inmates in their assigned areas to restore order and ensure safety
A lockdown restricts inmate movement by confining them to their cells or designated areas to restore control and protect staff and inmate safety.
Which federal agency provides the National Incident Management System (NIMS), which correctional facilities often use as a framework for emergency response?
Answer: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
FEMA developed and administers NIMS, which provides a standardized, nationwide approach to incident management used by correctional and other public safety agencies.
After a major emergency, what is the most important first step in the after-action review process?
Answer: Identifying what worked and what needs improvement
An after-action review systematically identifies strengths and weaknesses in the emergency response to improve future preparedness and performance.