FEMA certifications FEMA Disaster Recovery

Question 1

What is the National Disaster Recovery Framework (NDRF)?

Accepted Answer

A guide that enables effective recovery support through coordination among federal, state, local, and private sector partners

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A database of past disaster recovery costs

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A mandatory recovery timeline for all disasters

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A framework only for hurricane recovery

Question 2

What are the six Recovery Support Functions (RSFs)?

Accepted Answer

Community Planning and Capacity Building, Economic, Health and Social Services, Housing, Infrastructure Systems, and Natural and Cultural Resources

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Only Housing and Infrastructure

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Medical, Legal, Financial, Environmental, Educational, and Recreational

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Prevention, Protection, Mitigation, Response, Recovery, and Reconstruction

Question 3

What is a damage assessment and why is it critical after a disaster?

Accepted Answer

A systematic evaluation of the type, extent, and severity of damage to determine the need for federal assistance

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A home insurance appraisal

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An inspection of buildings before construction

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A routine annual infrastructure review

Question 4

What is the role of voluntary agencies (VOADs) in disaster recovery?

Accepted Answer

Providing essential services like shelter, food, emotional support, and rebuilding assistance alongside government efforts

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Replacing FEMA entirely during disasters

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Only collecting donations

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Providing legal services to disaster victims

Question 5

What is FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)?

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A program providing funds after a disaster declaration to implement long-term hazard mitigation measures to reduce future risk

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A grant for purchasing emergency equipment

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Funding for disaster response operations

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A program for building emergency shelters

Question 6

What is the concept of 'building back better' in disaster recovery?

Accepted Answer

Incorporating hazard mitigation and resilience improvements during rebuilding rather than simply restoring to pre-disaster conditions

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Using more expensive building materials

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Building structures taller than before

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Only rebuilding government facilities