Mixed Deck — All FEMA certifications Topics Flashcards

Under FEMA's PA Program, what does 'Permanent Work' (Categories C–G) cover?

Answer: Restoration of disaster-damaged infrastructure to pre-disaster condition

Permanent Work categories (C–G) cover the repair, restoration, or replacement of disaster-damaged facilities to their pre-disaster design, function, and capacity.

Interdiction and disruption as a Prevention capability means:

Answer: Delaying, diverting, intercepting, or stopping a threat

Interdiction and disruption involves stopping or diverting a threat before it can be carried out.

What led to the harsh criticism of FEMA's reaction to Hurricane Katrina?

Answer: Failure to anticipate the magnitude of the disaster

FEMA faced severe criticism for its response to Hurricane Katrina in 2005, primarily due to its perceived failure to adequately anticipate the catastrophic magnitude of the disaster. This lack of foresight led to insufficient planning, slow deployment of resources, and a delayed, ineffective response, particularly in New Orleans. The agency was seen as unprepared for the unprecedented challenges presented by the storm and its aftermath.

A suspicious activity report (SAR) supports Prevention by:

Answer: Capturing observed behaviors that may indicate planning for terrorism

SARs document behaviors potentially indicative of terrorism planning so they can be analyzed and shared.

What is the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)?

Answer: A federal program providing flood insurance to property owners in participating communities that adopt floodplain management regulations

NFIP offers affordable flood insurance to property owners, renters, and businesses in participating communities that agree to adopt and enforce floodplain management ordinances to reduce future flood damage.

Which document does a state or local government create to identify hazards and mitigation strategies to qualify for FEMA mitigation grants?

Answer: Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP)

A Local Hazard Mitigation Plan identifies risks, vulnerabilities, and mitigation actions, and must be FEMA-approved for communities to receive certain mitigation grants.

Which of the following is a Category A eligible work type under FEMA's Public Assistance Program?

Answer: Debris removal

Category A covers debris removal — the clearance of debris deposited by a disaster that poses an immediate threat to life, public health, safety, or improved property.

Which ICS section is responsible for tactical operations at an incident?

Answer: Operations Section

The Operations Section is responsible for all tactical activities focused on reducing the immediate hazard, saving lives and property, and restoring normal operations.

What percentage of nationally competitive BRIC grant proposals received funding in the past two years?

Answer: Less than 10 percent

In its initial years, the BRIC program faced high demand but limited funding, resulting in a very competitive grant process. Data from the first two years showed that only a small fraction, specifically less than 10 percent, of nationally competitive BRIC grant proposals received funding. This underscores the significant need for more investment in resilience projects.

The term 'imminent' in the Prevention mission area generally describes a threat that is:

Answer: About to occur or in progress

An imminent threat is one that is about to happen or is currently unfolding.

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.

Under NIMS, what principle ensures that responders from different agencies can work together using common terminology?

Answer: Standardization

Standardization, including common terminology, allows diverse organizations to work together effectively.

What does FEMA require applicants to demonstrate to receive Public Assistance funding for a project?

Answer: That the damage was caused by a covered disaster event

Applicants must demonstrate that the damage was directly caused by the declared disaster event and that the facility and work meet all PA eligibility criteria.

What conclusions did the bipartisan committee looking into the Katrina response reach?

Answer: Inadequate numbers of personnel trained for disaster relief

The bipartisan committee investigating the Hurricane Katrina response concluded that there were inadequate numbers of personnel trained for disaster relief. The report highlighted that the federal government, including FEMA, lacked sufficient staff with the necessary skills and experience to manage a disaster of Katrina's magnitude. This shortage contributed significantly to the slow and disorganized response efforts.

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

Answer: Flood risk

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

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

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

HMGP provides grants after presidential major disaster declarations to fund projects that will reduce or eliminate losses from future natural hazards, such as property buyouts, elevation, and infrastructure retrofitting.

The National Disaster Medical System (NDMS) is what, exactly?

Answer: Teams of doctors and nurses who provide medical assistance in disasters

The National Disaster Medical System (NDMS) is a federally coordinated system that augments state and local medical response capabilities during disasters or public health emergencies. It comprises medical response teams, such as Disaster Medical Assistance Teams (DMATs), made up of doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. These teams deploy to affected areas to provide medical care, patient evacuation, and definitive care.

What environmental and historic preservation requirement must FEMA review before obligating PA funds?

Answer: NEPA and Section 106 compliance

FEMA must comply with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act before obligating PA funds for eligible projects.

During an evacuation, what is the FIRST action you should take when you hear a building fire alarm?

Answer: Leave immediately by the nearest safe exit

FEMA safety guidance directs occupants to evacuate immediately using the nearest safe exit when a fire alarm sounds.

What ICS position serves as the conduit for information between the Incident Commander and other agencies or organizations?

Answer: Liaison Officer

The Liaison Officer is the point of contact for representatives of cooperating and assisting agencies to coordinate their involvement at the incident.