FEMA certifications FEMA Hazard Mitigation 2

Question 1

Which FEMA program helps property owners in flood-prone areas by acquiring and demolishing their properties?

Accepted Answer

Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Grant Program

Answer

The Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) program provides funds to states and communities for measures that reduce or eliminate long-term flood risk, including property acquisition.

Question 2

A Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) must be updated at least every:

Accepted Answer

5 years

Answer

FEMA regulations require that local hazard mitigation plans be reviewed and updated at least once every five years to remain eligible for mitigation grants.

Question 3

What type of hazard does the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) specifically address?

Accepted Answer

Flood risk

Answer

The NFIP makes federally backed flood insurance available to communities that adopt and enforce floodplain management regulations to reduce future flood damage.

Question 4

What is a 'Special Flood Hazard Area' (SFHA)?

Accepted Answer

The land that would be inundated by a 1% annual chance (100-year) flood

Answer

The SFHA is the area subject to flooding from the base (100-year) flood — the flood that has a 1% chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year.

Question 5

Which federal program provides funds to implement mitigation measures immediately following a major disaster declaration?

Accepted Answer

Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)

Answer

The HMGP is triggered by a major disaster declaration and provides funds to implement long-term hazard mitigation projects that reduce future disaster losses.

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FEMA certifications FEMA Hazard Mitigation 2