Emergency Management Emergency Management Hazard Mitigation and Risk Assessment Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

Which FEMA program provides funding to states and communities for long-term hazard mitigation measures after a presidential disaster declaration?

Accepted Answer

Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)

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Public Assistance Program

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Community Development Block Grant

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Individual Assistance Program

Question 2

In a quantitative risk assessment, how is risk typically calculated?

Accepted Answer

Probability × Consequence

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Hazard + Vulnerability

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Exposure ÷ Capacity

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Frequency − Impact

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of a Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA) in hazard mitigation planning?

Accepted Answer

To determine if a mitigation project's benefits exceed its costs

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To calculate insurance premiums for flood-prone areas

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To rank communities by disaster frequency

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To estimate post-disaster recovery timelines

Question 4

Which type of mitigation action involves modifying building codes to reduce future disaster damage?

Accepted Answer

Prevention

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Property protection

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Structural projects

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Natural resource protection

Question 5

What does the term 'repetitive loss property' refer to in FEMA's mitigation programs?

Accepted Answer

A property that has received two or more NFIP flood insurance claims of $1,000+ in any 10-year period

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A property located in a 100-year floodplain

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A property damaged by multiple hazard types

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A property with expired flood insurance coverage

Question 6

During a community risk assessment, what does a capability assessment evaluate?

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The community's existing authorities, policies, programs, and resources to mitigate hazards

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The structural integrity of critical infrastructure

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The population density in hazard-prone zones

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The historical frequency of natural disasters