11 - Preparedness

Question 1

Preparedness activities occur during all phases (__________, _________, _________ and _________) of a major incident.

Answer 1

(mitigation, planning, response, and recovery)

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Question 2

Reduction of harshness or hostility.

Answer 2

Mitigation

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Question 3

The essential element of NIMS preparedness are the following:
* Development of ____________, __________ and ___________.

Answer 3

guidelines, protocols and standards

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Question 4

The essential elements of NIMS preparedness are the following:

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• Exercise ____________ and __________.

Answer 4

development and training

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Question 5

The essential elements of NIMS preparedness are the following:

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• Personnel ___________ and ___________.

Answer 5

qualification and certification

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Question 6

The essential elements of NIMS preparedness are the following:

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• ___________ certification

Answer 6

Equipment

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Question 7

The essential elements of NIMS preparedness are the following:

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• ___________ management

Answer 7

Publication

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Question 8

The essential elements of NIMS preparedness are the following:

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• Engagement of ________ and __________ officials

Answer 8

elected and appointed

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Question 9

Preparedness activities are a continuous ________ ___________ process.

Answer 9

quality management

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Question 10

The preparedness cycle can easily be remembered with the acronym _____.

Answer 10

POTEE (plan, organize, train, exercise, evaluate)

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Question 11

The __________ ___________ _____________, which replaced the National Response Plan, ensures an overall doctrinal process by which federal government will engage with local, state, and tribal jurisdictions.

Answer 11

National Response Framework (NRF)

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Question 12

A systematic process to initiate, manage, and recover from any emergency in a similar manner to improve preparation and response.

Answer 12

Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)

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Question 13

Implemented solutions that result in the reduction or elimination of an identified problem.

Answer 13

Corrective action plans

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Question 14

Proposals to reduce or alleviate potentially harmful impacts. Any sustained action taken to reduce or eliminate the long term risk to human life and property from hazards.

Answer 14

Mitigation plans

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Question 15

Guides for the activities to be undertaken by federal, state, or private entities to direct recovery efforts in areas affected by disasters.

Answer 15

Recovery plans

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Question 16

Detailed written procedures for the uniform performance of a function.

Answer 16

Standard operating procedures (SOP)

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Question 17

Preparedness activities require the involvement of the entire response community including _____, to ensure a unified approach.

Answer 17

NGOs

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Question 18

Intergovernmental or interagency agreements that provide shared and common assistance when requested by member agencies.

Answer 18

Mutual-aid agreements

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Question 19

_________ and _________ are an essential element of planning for a major incident.

Answer 19

Training and exercises

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Question 20

Preparedness activities facilitate the development of ________-___ agreements and cooperation of the response community.

Answer 20

mutual-aid

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