CMO Emergency Management & Public Safety Flashcards
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What is an Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) used for?
Answer: Enabling authorized officials to send alerts through multiple channels including Wireless Emergency Alerts and the Emergency Alert System
IPAWS allows authorized local and state officials to send life-safety alerts simultaneously across multiple platforms, including cell phones, radio, and television.
What is the primary function of a municipal Emergency Operations Center (EOC)?
Answer: To provide a centralized location for coordination, information sharing, and decision-making support during emergencies
An EOC is the central hub where municipal leadership and key department representatives coordinate information and resources to support field operations during emergencies.
Which federal grant program provides funding to help municipalities reduce risk from natural and human-caused hazards before disasters occur?
Answer: Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)
HMGP provides post-disaster funding for cost-effective hazard mitigation projects that permanently reduce the risk of future disasters in declared areas.
What is the purpose of a Local Hazard Mitigation Plan required by FEMA under the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000?
Answer: To identify community hazards, assess vulnerability, and establish a strategy to reduce long-term risk before disasters occur
A FEMA-approved Local Hazard Mitigation Plan is required for municipalities to be eligible for HMGP and Pre-Disaster Mitigation grants, and must be updated every five years.
What is the primary purpose of a Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) in municipal emergency management?
Answer: To receive 911 calls and dispatch appropriate emergency services to the public
A PSAP is a call center that receives 911 emergency calls and dispatches police, fire, and EMS resources to protect life and property.
Under ICS, who holds overall authority and responsibility for the management of an incident?
Answer: The Incident Commander
The Incident Commander (IC) has overall authority and responsibility for conducting incident operations and is in charge of all aspects of the response, including strategy, tactics, and resource use.