Preparedness Flashcards
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Which planning element describes the sequence of actions a jurisdiction will take to address a specific threat or hazard?
Answer: Concept of Operations (CONOPS)
The Concept of Operations describes how a jurisdiction plans to execute its response, including the sequence and scope of actions for a given scenario.
A Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (THIRA) is used primarily to:
Answer: Identify threats and hazards and assess the capability gaps that need to be addressed
A THIRA helps communities identify the threats and hazards they face and determine what capabilities are needed to address them, revealing gaps to be closed.
Mutual aid agreements in NIMS preparedness are designed to:
Answer: Allow jurisdictions to request and provide resources, facilities, and services across boundaries
Mutual aid agreements establish the terms under which jurisdictions can share resources, personnel, and capabilities when local resources are overwhelmed.
Which of the five mission areas in the National Preparedness Goal focuses on actions taken before a disaster to reduce its impact?
Answer: Mitigation
Mitigation involves actions taken to reduce the loss of life and property by lessening the impact of disasters before they occur.
The Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) is best described as:
Answer: A state-to-state mutual aid agreement ratified by Congress enabling interstate assistance during disasters
EMAC is a congressionally ratified interstate mutual aid compact that allows states to share resources during declared emergencies and disasters.
In the context of NIMS preparedness, 'capability' is best defined as:
Answer: The provision of the means to accomplish a mission, function, or objective
In NIMS, capability refers to the means to accomplish a mission or function and achieve desired outcomes through combinations of planning, organization, equipment, training, and exercises.
Which NIMS principle ensures that preparedness activities are coordinated across all levels of government to avoid duplication of effort?
Answer: Unity of effort
Unity of effort ensures that all organizations work cooperatively toward shared objectives, coordinating activities to avoid duplication and maximize efficiency.