FEMA Prevention Flashcards

Within the National Preparedness System, the Prevention mission area focuses primarily on avoiding, preventing, or stopping what kind of threat?

Answer: An imminent terrorist attack

The Prevention mission area is centered on actions to avoid, prevent, or stop an imminent or actual act of terrorism.

Which document establishes the capabilities the nation must build for the Prevention mission area?

Answer: The National Prevention Framework

The National Prevention Framework describes how the nation prevents imminent terrorist threats.

Intelligence and information sharing is a core capability that supports Prevention by doing what?

Answer: Providing relevant, timely threat information to decision-makers

Intelligence and information sharing ensures decision-makers receive timely, accurate threat information.

Fusion centers contribute to Prevention efforts primarily by:

Answer: Serving as focal points for sharing threat-related information across agencies

Fusion centers are hubs where federal, state, and local partners share and analyze threat information.

A 'credible threat' in the Prevention context generally refers to a threat that is:

Answer: Based on verified or corroborated information indicating an imminent attack

A credible threat is supported by verified information suggesting an attack may be imminent.

Which agency leads federal Prevention efforts against terrorism within the United States?

Answer: The Department of Justice/FBI

The FBI, under the Department of Justice, leads domestic counterterrorism and prevention efforts.

Screening, search, and detection capabilities support Prevention by helping to:

Answer: Identify threats, weapons, or hazardous materials before they cause harm

Screening, search, and detection identify dangerous people or materials before an attack occurs.