CHMS CHMS Disaster Recovery & Resilience 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does the term 'whole community' approach mean in FEMA's hazard mitigation framework?
- Only government agencies participate in planning
- Engaging all segments of society including private sector, NGOs, and citizens in mitigation efforts (Correct answer)
- Focusing mitigation exclusively on high-density urban areas
- Limiting participation to certified hazard specialists
Correct answer: Engaging all segments of society including private sector, NGOs, and citizens in mitigation efforts
FEMA's whole community approach recognizes that effective mitigation requires engagement from all stakeholders, not just government.
Question 2: Which document serves as the primary federal guidance for post-disaster recovery in the US?
- National Response Framework (NRF)
- National Disaster Recovery Framework (NDRF) (Correct answer)
- Stafford Act Implementing Procedures
- FEMA Public Assistance Program Guide
Correct answer: National Disaster Recovery Framework (NDRF)
The NDRF provides guidance for how the nation effectively manages and coordinates long-term recovery after a major disaster.
Question 3: What is the purpose of a Disaster Recovery Manager (DRM) appointed under the NDRF?
- To manage FEMA's financial audits
- To coordinate federal support and align resources for long-term recovery of a community (Correct answer)
- To oversee all insurance claims filed after a disaster
- To conduct hazard assessments before disaster occurs
Correct answer: To coordinate federal support and align resources for long-term recovery of a community
A federal DRM helps coordinate resources and support across agencies to facilitate efficient long-term community recovery.
Question 4: Which concept describes designing infrastructure so it can withstand a specified level of hazard event without catastrophic failure?
- Progressive collapse prevention
- Resistance-based design standard
- Fail-safe redundancy
- Hazard-resistant design (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Hazard-resistant design
Hazard-resistant design incorporates structural and engineering standards to ensure infrastructure withstands defined hazard intensities.
Question 5: In the context of disaster recovery, what is an 'unmet needs assessment'?
- A financial audit of FEMA grant spending
- An evaluation of community recovery gaps not addressed by existing programs and assistance (Correct answer)
- A study of pre-disaster infrastructure deficiencies
- A report on unfinished mitigation projects
Correct answer: An evaluation of community recovery gaps not addressed by existing programs and assistance
Unmet needs assessments identify gaps between disaster impacts and available recovery resources so planners can direct additional support.
Question 6: Which social vulnerability factor most significantly hampers disaster recovery in US communities?
- High homeownership rates
- Low socioeconomic status and lack of access to resources (Correct answer)
- Presence of large commercial businesses
- High population density
Correct answer: Low socioeconomic status and lack of access to resources
Low-income populations often lack insurance, savings, and access to credit, making recovery from disasters much slower and harder.
CHMS CHMS Disaster Recovery & Resilience 2
What does the term 'whole community' approach mean in FEMA's hazard mitigation framework?