Emergency Management Flashcards
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Which phase of emergency management focuses on reducing or eliminating the impact of a disaster before it occurs?
Answer: Mitigation
Mitigation involves actions taken to reduce or eliminate the long-term risk to people and property from hazards before a disaster occurs.
What is the primary purpose of an Incident Command System (ICS)?
Answer: Provide a standardized approach to command and control
ICS provides a standardized, on-scene, all-hazard incident management approach that allows for the integration of facilities, equipment, personnel, procedures, and communications.
A Business Continuity Plan (BCP) is primarily designed to:
Answer: Ensure critical functions continue during and after a disaster
A BCP outlines how a business will continue operating during an unplanned disruption in service, ensuring that critical functions remain operational.
Which NIMS component establishes standardized identification and support mechanisms for resources?
Answer: Resource Management
Resource Management under NIMS establishes standardized mechanisms to identify, acquire, allocate, and track resources.
What document describes the specific roles and responsibilities of personnel during an emergency?
Answer: Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)
An Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) describes who is responsible for what during an emergency, including specific roles and responsibilities.
In the context of emergency management, what does 'shelter-in-place' mean?
Answer: Remaining in a building during an emergency
Shelter-in-place means to take immediate shelter in the building you are already in rather than evacuating, often used during hazardous material incidents.