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Emergency Response & Preparedness Flashcards

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  1. The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015–2030 sets four global priorities. Which of the following is one of those priorities?

    Answer: Understanding disaster risk across all its dimensions

    Understanding disaster risk — including exposure, vulnerability, hazard, and capacity — is the first of the Sendai Framework's four global priorities.

  2. A sustainability consultant is helping a food manufacturer develop a supply chain emergency plan. Which practice best addresses single-source supply chain vulnerability?

    Answer: Diversifying suppliers geographically so no single event disrupts all sources

    Geographic supplier diversification ensures that a regional disaster doesn't simultaneously disrupt all supply sources, building supply chain resilience.

  3. In a post-disaster environmental assessment, what is the primary purpose of a 'rapid environmental impact assessment' (REA)?

    Answer: To quickly identify key environmental risks that may worsen the humanitarian situation

    A Rapid Environmental Impact Assessment (REA) identifies environmental risks—such as contaminated water or hazmat releases—that could compound the humanitarian crisis during disaster response.

  4. Which type of emergency plan specifically addresses how a utility will maintain or restore service during and after a major disruption?

    Answer: Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP)

    A Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) focuses on maintaining essential functions and restoring services during and after disruptions.

  5. A CSC candidate is asked to evaluate a company's emergency response plan for climate justice gaps. Which factor should be assessed?

    Answer: Whether vulnerable populations (elderly, low-income, disabled) receive equitable protection and early warning

    Climate justice requires that emergency plans explicitly protect historically underserved and vulnerable populations who often face disproportionate disaster risks.

  6. Under NFPA 1600 (Standard on Continuity, Emergency, and Crisis Management), which element is considered foundational to an effective emergency management program?

    Answer: A program manager with dedicated authority and resources

    NFPA 1600 identifies program management — including a designated program manager with clear authority and resources — as foundational to effective emergency management.

  7. A manufacturing facility near a floodplain is developing its emergency response plan. Which risk mitigation measure specifically addresses fluvial (river) flood risk?

    Answer: Elevating critical equipment and establishing flood-proof storage above base flood elevation

    Elevating critical equipment and materials above base flood elevation directly protects assets from fluvial flooding events.