FEMA FEMA Hazard Mitigation

Question 1

What is the primary goal of hazard mitigation in FEMA's emergency management framework?

Accepted Answer

To reduce loss of life and property by lessening the impact of disasters

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To provide post-disaster financial assistance

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To train responders for disaster operations

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To issue weather warnings before events

Question 2

Which federal legislation requires states and local communities to have approved Hazard Mitigation Plans to receive certain FEMA mitigation grants?

Accepted Answer

Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (DMA 2000)

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Stafford Act of 1988

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National Flood Insurance Act of 1968

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Homeland Security Act of 2002

Question 3

What is the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)?

Accepted Answer

A FEMA grant program that funds long-term hazard mitigation projects following a presidential disaster declaration

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A program providing immediate disaster relief to survivors

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A loan program for small businesses after disasters

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A FEMA training grant for first responders

Question 4

What is the purpose of FEMA's Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) grant program?

Accepted Answer

To fund hazard mitigation planning and projects before a disaster occurs, without a disaster declaration requirement

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To fund emergency response training

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To reimburse states for disaster response costs

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To build federal emergency management facilities

Question 5

What is a Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA) in the context of FEMA mitigation grants?

Accepted Answer

A FEMA-required analysis demonstrating that a project's benefits exceed its costs over its useful life

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A financial audit of FEMA grant spending

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A cost estimate for rebuilding after a disaster

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A comparison of insurance premiums before and after mitigation

Question 6

What is a Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) required to include?

Accepted Answer

A risk assessment, capability assessment, and mitigation strategy with action items

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Only a list of past disasters in the community

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Financial statements of local emergency management agencies

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Personnel rosters for all first responders