11 - Preparedness Flashcards

1
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Preparedness activities occur during all phases (__________, _________, _________ and _________) of a major incident.

A

(mitigation, planning, response, and recovery)

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Reduction of harshness or hostility.

A

Mitigation

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3
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The essential element of NIMS preparedness are the following:
* Development of ____________, __________ and ___________.

A

guidelines, protocols and standards

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4
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The essential elements of NIMS preparedness are the following:

  • …..
  • Exercise ____________ and __________.
A

development and training

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5
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The essential elements of NIMS preparedness are the following:

  • ……
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  • Personnel ___________ and ___________.
A

qualification and certification

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6
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The essential elements of NIMS preparedness are the following:

  • …..
  • …..
  • …..
  • ___________ certification
A

Equipment

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7
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The essential elements of NIMS preparedness are the following:

  • ….
  • ….
  • ….
  • …..
  • ___________ management
A

Publication

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8
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The essential elements of NIMS preparedness are the following:

  • …..
  • …..
  • …..
  • …..
  • …..
  • Engagement of ________ and __________ officials
A

elected and appointed

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9
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Preparedness activities are a continuous ________ ___________ process.

A

quality management

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10
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The preparedness cycle can easily be remembered with the acronym _____.

A

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

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

A

National Response Framework (NRF)

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12
Q

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

A

Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)

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13
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Implemented solutions that result in the reduction or elimination of an identified problem.

A

Corrective action plans

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14
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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.

A

Mitigation plans

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

A

Recovery plans

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16
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Detailed written procedures for the uniform performance of a function.

A

Standard operating procedures (SOP)

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17
Q

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

A

NGOs

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18
Q

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

A

Mutual-aid agreements

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19
Q

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

A

Training and exercises

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20
Q

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

A

mutual-aid

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