FEMA Emergency Management Flashcards
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What is the National Incident Management System (NIMS)?
Answer: A systematic approach providing a common framework for managing incidents of all sizes
NIMS provides a consistent framework for all levels of government, private sector, and NGOs to work together during incidents, regardless of cause, size, location, or complexity.
What are the five mission areas of the National Preparedness Goal?
Answer: Prevention, Protection, Mitigation, Response, and Recovery
The National Preparedness Goal identifies five mission areas: Prevention (avoiding threats), Protection (securing against threats), Mitigation (reducing impacts), Response (saving lives during disasters), and Recovery (restoring communities).
What is the Incident Command System (ICS)?
Answer: A standardized management structure for organizing emergency response operations
ICS is a standardized management approach with a modular organizational structure (Command, Operations, Planning, Logistics, Finance/Administration) that can scale to any incident size.
What is a FEMA Hazard Mitigation Plan?
Answer: A plan identifying natural hazard risks and strategies to reduce future damage before disasters occur
Hazard mitigation plans identify community risks from natural hazards and develop long-term strategies to reduce vulnerability and future losses, required for eligibility for certain FEMA mitigation grants.
What is the Stafford Act and how does it relate to FEMA?
Answer: Federal legislation authorizing presidential disaster declarations and FEMA disaster assistance programs
The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act provides the legal authority for the federal government to provide disaster and emergency assistance through FEMA when state and local resources are overwhelmed.
What is the difference between an Emergency Declaration and a Major Disaster Declaration?
Answer: Emergency declarations provide limited assistance for immediate threats; major disaster declarations provide the full range of federal recovery programs
Emergency declarations provide limited federal assistance (typically Category A and B public assistance) for immediate life-saving needs, while major disaster declarations unlock the full range of FEMA programs including individual and public assistance.
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