Emergency Action Planning Flashcards
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In emergency planning, a 'hazard vulnerability analysis' (HVA) is used to:
Answer: Identify and prioritize hazards based on likelihood and potential impact
An HVA systematically identifies potential hazards, estimates their probability of occurrence, and evaluates the potential impact to prioritize planning resources.
The term 'point of distribution' (POD) in emergency management refers to:
Answer: A pre-designated site where emergency supplies or services are dispensed to the public
A POD is a pre-planned location where commodities such as water, food, or medications are distributed to affected community members following a disaster.
Which principle states that during an incident, responders should request resources through their immediate supervisor rather than going around the chain of command?
Answer: Unity of command
Unity of command means every individual reports to only one supervisor, ensuring clear accountability and preventing conflicting instructions during incident response.
A 'rally point' in an active shooter emergency plan is BEST defined as:
Answer: A pre-designated secure location where survivors reconvene after evacuating a threat
A rally point is a pre-identified, secure location away from danger where evacuees gather to be accounted for and to receive further instructions.
Which factor is MOST critical when selecting an alternate emergency operations center (EOC)?
Answer: Availability of the location when the primary EOC is unavailable
The alternate EOC must be reliably available precisely when the primary site is compromised, making availability the paramount selection criterion.
A 'mutual aid agreement' between organizations or jurisdictions primarily establishes:
Answer: Pre-arranged commitments to share resources and provide assistance during emergencies
Mutual aid agreements formalize the terms under which organizations agree to share personnel, equipment, and resources during emergencies that exceed one party's capacity.
When an emergency action plan includes a 'lockdown' procedure, employees should be trained to:
Answer: Secure doors, turn off lights, stay away from windows, and silence mobile devices
Lockdown procedures require employees to secure their space, reduce visibility, silence noise sources, and remain in place until an all-clear is issued by authorities.