Safety & Emergency Emergency Preparedness 3

Question 1

What does FEMA's presidential disaster declaration process allow?

Accepted Answer

Federal assistance to supplement state and local resources

Answer

A presidential disaster declaration triggers federal assistance programs to supplement overwhelmed state and local emergency resources.

Question 2

Which NIMS component establishes common terminology and communications for multi-agency incidents?

Accepted Answer

Communications and Information Management

Answer

NIMS's Communications and Information Management component establishes interoperable communications and ensures shared situational awareness across agencies.

Question 3

What is the first step in the FEMA Community Lifelines framework?

Accepted Answer

Stabilizing Safety and Security

Answer

Safety and Security is the first FEMA Community Lifeline because human safety must be established before other recovery activities can proceed.

Question 4

How often does FEMA require jurisdictions to update their Hazard Mitigation Plans?

Accepted Answer

Every 5 years

Answer

Under the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000, local and tribal governments must update their Hazard Mitigation Plans every 5 years to remain eligible for certain FEMA grants.

Question 5

What radio frequencies does NOAA Weather Radio broadcast on?

Accepted Answer

162.400–162.550 MHz (VHF)

Answer

NOAA Weather Radio broadcasts continuously on seven VHF frequencies between 162.400 and 162.550 MHz, requiring a dedicated weather radio receiver.

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