CHMS CHMS Disaster Recovery & Resilience

Question 1

What is the primary goal of community resilience in the context of hazard mitigation?

Accepted Answer

Enabling rapid recovery and adaptation after disasters

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Eliminating all natural hazards

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Relocating vulnerable populations permanently

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Reducing government spending on emergency services

Question 2

Which federal program provides funding to reduce long-term risk to life and property from natural hazards after a major disaster declaration?

Accepted Answer

Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)

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Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)

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National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)

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Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG)

Question 3

In disaster recovery, what does 'build back better' mean?

Accepted Answer

Incorporating hazard mitigation measures during rebuilding to reduce future risk

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Rebuilding structures faster than before

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Reconstructing to pre-disaster standards only

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Focusing solely on aesthetic improvements to damaged buildings

Question 4

Which phase of the disaster cycle is MOST focused on hazard mitigation activities?

Accepted Answer

Mitigation

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Response

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Recovery

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Preparedness

Question 5

What is a 'resilience scorecard' used for in hazard mitigation planning?

Accepted Answer

Benchmarking a community's capacity to withstand and recover from disasters

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Rating individual property owners' preparedness

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Scoring insurance claims after a disaster

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Grading contractor performance during recovery projects

Question 6

Which infrastructure system is considered most critical to prioritize for resilience hardening in US disaster recovery frameworks?

Accepted Answer

Lifeline infrastructure (power, water, transportation, communications)

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Commercial retail districts

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Recreational parks and facilities

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Luxury residential developments