CFM - Certified Facility Manager Emergency Preparedness Flashcards

What is the primary purpose of a Business Continuity Plan (BCP) in facility management?

Answer: To ensure critical business functions continue during and after a disruption

A BCP ensures the organization can maintain essential operations even when a facility disruption occurs.

During an emergency evacuation drill, a large number of occupants ignore the alarm and do not evacuate. What should the facility manager do first?

Answer: Analyze why occupants did not evacuate and revise training and communication strategies

Low drill compliance is a system failure requiring root-cause analysis and corrective action.

Which document assigns specific emergency response roles and responsibilities to facility staff?

Answer: The Emergency Response Plan (ERP)

The ERP assigns defined roles such as floor wardens, first responders, and command personnel, ensuring organized response.

What is a shelter-in-place strategy used for in facility emergency management?

Answer: Keeping occupants inside the building to protect them from hazards outside, such as chemical spills or severe weather

Shelter-in-place is used when outdoor conditions pose greater risk than remaining inside a protected building.

Which standard provides the most widely recognized framework for emergency management in the United States?

Answer: NIMS (National Incident Management System)

NIMS provides a standardized, scalable framework for incident management used by public and private sector organizations nationwide.

After a major facility emergency, what is the most critical first step in the recovery phase?

Answer: Conduct a damage assessment to determine the extent and safety of re-occupancy

A thorough damage assessment identifies structural, systems, and environmental hazards before re-occupancy is permitted.