CEM Response, Recovery & Mitigation 5

Question 1

Which Emergency Support Function (ESF) under the National Response Framework is responsible for mass care, emergency assistance, temporary housing, and human services?

Accepted Answer

ESF #6

Answer

ESF #6 covers mass care, emergency assistance, temporary housing, and human services, coordinated primarily through FEMA with support from the American Red Cross and other agencies.

Question 2

A tornado destroys a neighborhood. The local government decides to use the disaster as an opportunity to relocate vulnerable residents out of the tornado corridor permanently. This approach is called:

Accepted Answer

Managed retreat

Answer

Managed retreat is the intentional, planned relocation of people and infrastructure away from high-risk areas, often facilitated through voluntary buyout programs.

Question 3

Under the National Response Framework, who has primary responsibility for emergency management within a jurisdiction?

Accepted Answer

Local government

Answer

The NRF establishes that local government has primary responsibility for emergency management; state and federal assistance is requested when local capacity is overwhelmed.

Question 4

Which element is MOST critical to include in a post-disaster needs assessment to guide long-term recovery planning?

Accepted Answer

Quantified estimates of physical damage and economic losses by sector

Answer

Quantified damage and economic loss estimates by sector are essential to prioritize recovery resources, seek disaster declarations, and develop rebuilding strategies.

Question 5

The 'THIRA' process used in emergency management stands for:

Accepted Answer

Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment

Answer

THIRA (Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment) is a community-wide risk assessment process that identifies threats, desired outcomes, and required capabilities.

(CEM) Certified Emergency Manager Practice Test

(CEM) Certified Emergency Manager Practice Test

CEM Response, Recovery & Mitigation 5