Emergency Action Planning Flashcards
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The Incident Command System (ICS) uses a 'span of control' that is ideally kept within what ratio?
Answer: 1 supervisor to 3–7 personnel
ICS recommends a span of control between 1:3 and 1:7, with 1:5 considered optimal, to maintain effective supervision without overwhelming any single supervisor.
Which document within an emergency plan specifies the order in which a facility will restore functions after an incident?
Answer: Recovery Priorities List
A Recovery Priorities List (or restoration priority document) ranks critical functions and systems in the order they must be restored post-incident.
During a mass evacuation drill, the security investigator notices that employees with mobility impairments have no designated rescue assistance procedure. The BEST immediate action is to:
Answer: Document the gap and establish a Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP) for each affected individual
Establishing individual PEEPs ensures that employees with mobility impairments have a documented, rehearsed plan tailored to their specific needs and the building layout.
A 'tabletop exercise' is most useful for:
Answer: Identifying gaps in plans through facilitated discussion without deploying resources
Tabletop exercises gather key stakeholders to walk through scenarios verbally, exposing plan gaps, coordination issues, and decision-making weaknesses without operational disruption.
Which communication method is generally considered MOST reliable when normal telecommunications infrastructure fails during a major disaster?
Answer: Amateur (ham) radio
Amateur (ham) radio operates independently of commercial infrastructure and is widely used as a backup emergency communication system when cellular and internet networks are down.
The National Incident Management System (NIMS) was designed primarily to:
Answer: Provide a consistent nationwide framework for government and private sector emergency management
NIMS provides a scalable, flexible framework enabling all levels of government, NGOs, and the private sector to work together effectively during incidents of any size.
When should an Emergency Action Plan be reviewed and updated?
Answer: When the plan is changed, facility layout changes, or when a drill reveals deficiencies
OSHA requires EAP review whenever the plan itself changes, when occupancy or layout changes, or when post-drill/exercise review reveals inadequacies.