CPWM Emergency Management 5

Question 1

A public works agency wants to reduce its vulnerability to future flood damage to critical facilities. Which FEMA program should it pursue?

Accepted Answer

Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) Grant Program — now BRIC

Answer

The Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program (formerly PDM) provides pre-disaster mitigation funding to reduce future vulnerabilities before a disaster occurs.

Question 2

What is the key distinguishing feature of a 'Category A' versus 'Category B' project in FEMA's Public Assistance Program?

Accepted Answer

Category A covers debris removal; Category B covers emergency protective measures

Answer

In FEMA's PA Program, Category A specifically covers debris removal while Category B covers emergency protective measures taken to save lives and protect property.

Question 3

During a hazardous materials incident involving a public works crew, who has primary jurisdiction and authority at the scene?

Accepted Answer

The agency with hazmat certification and response authority, typically fire department

Answer

Hazmat incidents fall under the jurisdiction of agencies with hazmat response authority (typically the fire department), and public works should support rather than lead these operations.

Question 4

A public works director is asked to justify pre-positioning equipment and materials before a forecasted hurricane. What emergency management principle best supports this decision?

Accepted Answer

Pre-event staging to reduce response time and protect life safety

Answer

Pre-positioning resources before an event is a recognized best practice that dramatically reduces response time and supports life-safety objectives once the event occurs.

Question 5

When conducting damage assessments after a disaster, public works officials should coordinate with which entity to ensure consistent documentation for federal assistance?

Accepted Answer

The state emergency management agency and FEMA joint field office

Answer

Coordination with the state emergency management agency and the FEMA Joint Field Office ensures that damage documentation meets federal standards required for Public Assistance eligibility.

(CPWM) Certified Public Works Manager Practice Test

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CPWM Emergency Management 5