Oklahoma History Risk Assessment & Management 5

Question 1

Which organization coordinates the Statewide Mutual Aid Compact in Oklahoma, allowing local governments to share emergency resources during disasters?

Accepted Answer

Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management

Answer

The Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management administers the statewide mutual aid system enabling resource sharing among jurisdictions during emergencies.

Question 2

The Greenwood District of Tulsa was described as 'Black Wall Street' partly because its economic success reflected which risk management strategy?

Accepted Answer

Building a self-sufficient local economy to reduce dependence on hostile external markets

Answer

Greenwood's internal economy—where dollars circulated within the community—was itself a risk management strategy against racial exclusion from the broader economy.

Question 3

Under Oklahoma's Enhanced Fujita (EF) Scale usage, which wind speed range defines an EF5 tornado, representing maximum risk?

Accepted Answer

Over 200 mph

Answer

An EF5 tornado is rated at winds exceeding 200 mph, representing the highest category of wind damage on the Enhanced Fujita Scale.

Question 4

Oklahoma adopted the National Incident Management System (NIMS) after which federal directive required all states to comply in order to receive federal preparedness funding?

Accepted Answer

Homeland Security Presidential Directive 5 (HSPD-5)

Answer

HSPD-5, issued in 2003, required all federal departments and state/local governments to adopt NIMS as a condition of receiving federal preparedness grants.

Question 5

Which historical Oklahoma drought period, preceding the Dust Bowl, is recognized as having caused the first major wave of risk-driven agricultural migration out of the state?

Accepted Answer

The drought of 1910-1913

Answer

The 1910-1913 drought drove early waves of Oklahoma farmers off the land, foreshadowing the later mass migration of the 1930s Dust Bowl.

Oklahoma History Practice Test

Oklahoma History Practice Test

Oklahoma History Risk Assessment & Management 5