CSM Emergency Response & Preparedness 2

Question 1

During a stormwater emergency, which document serves as the primary operational guide for coordinating multi-agency response?

Accepted Answer

Incident Command System (ICS) Incident Action Plan

Answer

The Incident Action Plan (IAP) developed within the ICS framework guides multi-agency coordination during stormwater emergencies.

Question 2

A large spill of hydraulic fluid enters a storm drain inlet during a construction emergency. The FIRST priority for responders is to:

Accepted Answer

Stop or minimize the source of the spill

Answer

Source control is always the first priority in spill response to prevent additional pollutants from entering the stormwater system.

Question 3

Which federal law requires facilities that store hazardous substances above threshold quantities to develop emergency response plans for spills to water?

Accepted Answer

Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA)

Answer

EPCRA (SARA Title III) mandates emergency planning for facilities with hazardous substances, including spill scenarios affecting stormwater.

Question 4

After a major flood event contaminates a stormwater detention pond with sewage overflow, what is the correct sequence for restoring normal operations?

Accepted Answer

Remove debris, inspect infrastructure, test water quality, resume normal flow

Answer

Debris removal followed by infrastructure inspection ensures the system is structurally sound before water quality testing confirms safety for resumed operations.

Question 5

What is the purpose of a 'dry run' or tabletop exercise in stormwater emergency preparedness?

Accepted Answer

To test communication systems and decision-making without field deployment

Answer

Tabletop exercises test communication, decision-making, and role clarity among emergency responders without the cost and complexity of field deployment.

(CSM) Certified Stormwater Manager Practice Test

(CSM) Certified Stormwater Manager Practice Test

CSM Emergency Response & Preparedness 2