Emergency Management & Business Continuity Flashcards
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A local government's Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) is MOST analogous to which type of document?
Answer: A strategic plan that coordinates agency roles and responsibilities for all hazards
An EOP is an all-hazards, strategic planning document that coordinates the roles and responsibilities of all agencies in preparing for, responding to, and recovering from emergencies.
Which type of exercise tests a plan by having participants discuss roles and responsibilities without deploying resources?
Answer: Tabletop exercise
A tabletop exercise is a discussion-based session where participants walk through a scenario to identify gaps in plans and clarify roles without activating personnel or equipment.
The primary purpose of a Hazard Mitigation Plan required under the Stafford Act is to:
Answer: Identify hazard risks and develop strategies to reduce long-term vulnerability
A Hazard Mitigation Plan identifies community hazards and vulnerabilities and outlines strategies to reduce risk and minimize losses before disasters occur.
When re-entering a facility after an emergency, the municipal clerk should first ensure:
Answer: The building has been cleared as structurally safe by qualified inspectors
Life safety is the top priority; the facility must be officially cleared by structural engineers or inspectors before any staff are permitted to re-enter.
Which of the following is an example of a 'non-structural mitigation' measure a municipal clerk's office might implement?
Answer: Creating and maintaining offsite backups of all vital electronic records
Non-structural mitigation measures are administrative or procedural actions, such as backing up data offsite, that reduce risk without physically modifying the building.
Under NIMS, 'Unity of Command' means that:
Answer: Each individual reports to only one designated supervisor during an incident
Unity of Command is an ICS/NIMS principle stating that every responder has only one supervisor, preventing conflicting orders and improving accountability.
After a federally declared disaster, a municipality must submit documentation to FEMA within a specific timeframe to be eligible for Public Assistance reimbursement. This documentation typically must be submitted within:
Answer: 60 days of the disaster declaration
FEMA generally requires applicants to submit their Request for Public Assistance within 30 days of the disaster declaration, though extensions may be granted.