MMC Emergency Management & Business Continuity 2

Question 1

When a COOP is activated and staff must work remotely, the municipal clerk should ensure that which legal requirement is met regarding public meetings?

Accepted Answer

Meetings conducted remotely must still comply with open meetings laws

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All meetings must be postponed until staff return to the office

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Remote meetings are exempt from all open meetings statutes during declared emergencies

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Only elected officials may attend remote meetings; staff are excluded

Question 2

A 'succession plan' in a COOP context refers to:

Accepted Answer

Pre-designated individuals authorized to perform essential functions if key officials are unavailable

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A plan to hire new employees after an emergency

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A retirement planning document for senior staff

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A list of vendors who can replace municipal services

Question 3

Which of the following best describes a 'mutual aid agreement' in the context of municipal emergency management?

Accepted Answer

A formal arrangement between jurisdictions to share resources during emergencies

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A contract with a private vendor to supply emergency equipment

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A federal grant program for emergency preparedness

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An agreement between the mayor and city council on emergency powers

Question 4

The Recovery phase of the emergency management cycle focuses primarily on:

Accepted Answer

Restoring community services and infrastructure to normal or improved conditions after a disaster

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Distributing public warnings before a disaster strikes

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Coordinating immediate life-safety responses during a disaster

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Training staff on emergency procedures before any incident occurs

Question 5

A municipal clerk discovers that paper records at city hall were damaged in a flood. Which is the BEST immediate action to take for wet paper records?

Accepted Answer

Pack them in boxes and freeze them to halt deterioration until conservation help is available

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Allow them to air-dry at room temperature in direct sunlight

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Discard all damaged records immediately to prevent mold spread

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Scan them immediately with a handheld scanner

Question 6

Under FEMA's Public Assistance program, which cost category typically covers emergency protective measures taken immediately before, during, or after a disaster?

Accepted Answer

Category B — Emergency Protective Measures

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Category A — Debris Removal

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Category E — Buildings and Equipment

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Category G — Parks, Recreational, and Other

Question 7

Which document formally defines the chain of command, roles, and responsibilities for all responders during a specific incident?

Accepted Answer

Incident Action Plan (IAP)

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Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)

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Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP)

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Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP)