Response, Recovery & Mitigation Flashcards
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Which NIMS component provides a standardized approach to incident management that is applicable across all hazards and jurisdictions?
Answer: Incident Command System
The Incident Command System (ICS) is NIMS's standardized on-scene incident management structure applicable to all hazards and jurisdictions.
During a major disaster recovery, what is the PRIMARY purpose of a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC)?
Answer: To provide a location where survivors can apply for federal assistance in person
DRCs are fixed or mobile facilities where disaster survivors can meet with representatives from government agencies and voluntary organizations to get recovery assistance.
A community installs flood control levees to reduce flood damage potential. This action is BEST categorized as which type of mitigation?
Answer: Structural mitigation
Structural mitigation involves physical construction measures such as levees, seawalls, and berms designed to reduce the impact of hazards.
In the context of recovery operations, 'lifelines' as defined by FEMA refer to:
Answer: Critical services that enable continuous operation of government and business functions
FEMA defines community lifelines as the most fundamental services — safety, food/water/shelter, health, energy, communications, transportation, and hazardous materials — needed for response and recovery.
Which doctrine establishes the framework for federal government coordination during a major disaster or emergency?
Answer: National Response Framework (NRF)
The National Response Framework provides the doctrine, principles, and architecture for how the nation responds to disasters and emergencies.
A jurisdiction uses deed restrictions to prevent construction in a 100-year floodplain. This is an example of:
Answer: Non-structural mitigation
Non-structural mitigation includes land-use regulations, deed restrictions, building codes, and other administrative measures that reduce vulnerability without physical construction.
During response operations, the concept of 'unity of command' means that:
Answer: Each individual reports to only one designated supervisor
Unity of command means every individual has a single, designated supervisor to whom they report, eliminating confusion about authority and reporting relationships.