Emergency Management & Preparedness Flashcards

When a jurisdiction declares a local state of emergency, what authority does this typically grant a municipal manager?

Answer: Expanded authority to waive procurement rules and mobilize resources quickly

A local emergency declaration typically enables expedited procurement, waiver of normal bidding requirements, and access to emergency reserve funds.

Which FEMA grant program provides funding specifically to enhance state and local preparedness capabilities before a disaster occurs?

Answer: Homeland Security Grant Program

The Homeland Security Grant Program funds planning, organization, equipment, training, and exercises to strengthen preparedness capabilities.

A municipality's shelter-in-place protocol is MOST appropriate for which type of emergency?

Answer: Hazardous material release with outdoor air contamination

Shelter-in-place directs residents to stay indoors with windows sealed to avoid exposure to outdoor airborne hazards such as chemical releases.

In emergency management, 'functional needs' refers to which population segment?

Answer: Individuals who need assistance due to disability, age, or language barriers during emergencies

Functional needs populations include individuals who may need additional assistance before, during, and after a disaster due to physical, sensory, cognitive, or language-related needs.

The Resource Typing System under NIMS helps jurisdictions by:

Answer: Standardizing resource descriptions to facilitate mutual aid requests

Resource typing classifies personnel, teams, and equipment into standardized categories so jurisdictions can request and receive exactly what they need during mutual aid.

After a major disaster, the FEMA Public Assistance Program reimburses local governments primarily for:

Answer: Debris removal, emergency protective measures, and infrastructure repair

FEMA's Public Assistance Program provides grants for debris removal, emergency protective measures, and restoration of disaster-damaged public infrastructure.

A Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (THIRA) is best described as:

Answer: A standardized process to identify threats, assess risks, and define capability targets

THIRA is a FEMA-required community risk assessment process that helps jurisdictions set capability targets and identify resource gaps.