FEMA Risk Management & Safety Protocols

Question 1

In the hierarchy of hazard controls, which control is considered the MOST effective?

Accepted Answer

Elimination of the hazard

Answer

Elimination physically removes the hazard and is ranked highest in the hierarchy of controls, while PPE is the least effective.

Question 2

Under the ICS, who has the authority to immediately stop or prevent unsafe acts during incident operations?

Accepted Answer

Safety Officer

Answer

The Safety Officer has emergency authority to stop or prevent unsafe acts and must then inform the Incident Commander.

Question 3

Which ICS form documents the hazard analysis and mitigations for each work assignment and helps the Safety Officer build the safety message?

Accepted Answer

ICS 215A

Answer

The ICS 215A Incident Action Plan Safety Analysis identifies hazards and mitigations for tactical assignments.

Question 4

How often must a jurisdiction's THIRA be completed under current FEMA guidance?

Accepted Answer

Every three years

Answer

Since 2018 FEMA requires the THIRA every three years, while the Stakeholder Preparedness Review is done annually.

Question 5

A county buys flood insurance for its public buildings instead of elevating them. Which risk management strategy is this?

Accepted Answer

Risk transfer

Answer

Insurance shifts the financial consequences of a loss to another party, which is risk transfer.

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