FEMA Disaster Recovery & Mitigation

Question 1

Under the National Disaster Recovery Framework, which federal agency coordinates the Housing Recovery Support Function?

Accepted Answer

Department of Housing and Urban Development

Answer

HUD is the coordinating agency for the Housing RSF under the NDRF.

Question 2

Which Stafford Act section authorizes the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)?

Accepted Answer

Section 404

Answer

Section 404 authorizes HMGP funding for mitigation measures after a major disaster declaration.

Question 3

A county wants HMGP project funding after a major disaster. What planning requirement must it meet?

Accepted Answer

A FEMA-approved and adopted local hazard mitigation plan

Answer

44 CFR Part 201 requires an approved local mitigation plan for HMGP project grants.

Question 4

In FEMA Public Assistance, debris removal falls under which work category?

Accepted Answer

Category A

Answer

Category A is debris removal, and Category B is emergency protective measures.

Question 5

Under NFIP floodplain management rules, a structure is 'substantially damaged' when the cost to restore it equals or exceeds what share of its market value?

Accepted Answer

50%

Answer

Substantial damage occurs when restoration costs equal or exceed 50% of the structure's pre-damage market value.

FEMA - Certified Federal Emergency Management Agency Specialist Practice Test

FEMA - Certified Federal Emergency Management Agency Specialist Practice Test

FEMA Disaster Recovery & Mitigation