Exam 11: Preparedness Activities

The US Department of Homeland Security launched a program called ____________ to educate children about emergencies.

During a mandatory _____________, residents are required to leave areas that are expected to have catastrophic impacts and move to safer locations.

The Department of Veteran Affairs is a federal partner in the National Response Plan and has some additional responsibilities during a disaster.

Preparedness is defined as any sustained action to reduce or eliminate long-term risk to people and property from hazards and their effects.

Describe the purpose of the National Incident Management System and why it is important to have a consistent and coordinated system for emergency management.

The state plays a role similar to the federal government in a disaster when support and resources are needed beyond what the local level can provide.

The core of preparedness is planning for the activities that will take place immediately before, during, and immediately after a disaster occurs.

In 2013, nearly 25 million people registered to participate in the ShakeOut, a program designed to:

A Governor's prime resource during a disaster is the United States Army.

Discuss the origin of the American Red Cross and the types of humanitarian aid provided by the agency to people all over the United States.

When a state is overwhelmed by a disaster, the governor may call on the ______________ to assist in disaster response by providing communications systems, construction equipment, emergency supplies, and response personnel.

_____________can be characterized as a state of readiness to respond to any emergency or disaster.

As the chief executive of the state, the _________ has final word on ordering mandatory evacuations, calling in the National Guard, and communicating with the federal government about state and local capabilities.

The Emergency Management Institute's role can best be described as which of the following:

In order to have a successful response to a disaster, the plans must be developed as soon as possible after a disaster strikes.

Becoming a member of a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) provides people an opportunity to:

Created in 1881, the ___________ is perhaps the best known non-profit organziation implementing education and training programs to prepare communities for disaster is the.

The four phases of a Comprehensive Emergency Management System are:

The NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards Network broadcasts continuous weather and hazards information across the United States. True of False?

The ____________ of a state has police powers to amend, rescind orders or create regulations during a declared state of emergency.