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  1. In Michigan, who has authority to declare a state of disaster or state of emergency statewide or for an area?

    Answer: The Governor

    Under Michigan's emergency management act (1976 PA 390), the Governor declares state disaster or emergency.

  2. Which Michigan agency houses the Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division that coordinates state response?

    Answer: Michigan State Police

    The MSP Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division coordinates state emergency management.

  3. During a mass evacuation, what is a key law enforcement function?

    Answer: Traffic control, route security, and securing evacuated areas

    Deputies manage evacuation routes, contraflow where planned, and secure vacated property.

  4. What is the primary purpose of a staging area at a large incident?

    Answer: Hold resources available for rapid assignment

    Staging areas keep resources close and ready until assigned by Operations.

  5. During a jail fire, what is the generally correct priority sequence?

    Answer: Life safety, incident stabilization, then property

    Life safety first, then stabilizing the incident, then property conservation.

  6. A tornado warning is issued while a deputy is in a patrol vehicle on open road. What is the best action?

    Answer: Seek sturdy shelter or, if none, a low-lying area away from the vehicle

    Sturdy shelter is best; overpasses and vehicles offer poor protection.

  7. Why is documentation of costs and actions during a disaster important?

    Answer: It supports after-action review and possible state or federal reimbursement

    Records support after-action reports and eligibility for disaster reimbursement.

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