NIMS/ICS
What does "NIMS" stand for?
The National Incident Management System.
What does EOC stand for?
Emergency Operations Center
What federal department does FEMA fall under?
Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
What does "DMAT" stand for?
Disaster Medical Assistance Team
What does CBRNE stand for?
Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosive
What is the effective span of control according to ICS standards?
Effective span of control on incidents may vary from three to seven, and a ratio of one supervisor to five reporting elements is recommended.
Name 3 of the 7 Community Lifelines.
Safety & Security; Food, Water, Shelter; Health & Medical; Energy; Communications; Transportation; Hazardous Materials
What is the name of the agency within DHS responsible for cybersecurity?
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
What does a DMORT team do?
Support and coordinate disaster mortuary operations.
How much water per person per day should you have in your emergency preparedness kit?
1 gallon of water per person per day (3 gallons recommended per person)
What are the four sections in a typical ICS organizational structure?
Operations, Planning, Logistics, Admin/Finance
What does "whole community" mean?
Whole Community is a means by which residents, emergency management practitioners, organizational and community leaders, and government officials can collectively understand and assess the needs of their respective communities and determine the best ways to organize and strengthen their assets, capacities, and resources.
What incident prompted the formation of the Dept. of Homeland Security?
The terrorist attacks of 9/11
What plant is ricin derived from?
Castor beans.
Name 5 items you should have in your emergency preparedness kit.
How did 9/11 impact NIMS/ICS implementation in the U.S.?
Prompted mandatory implementation of NIMS/ICS principles and structures in the coordination and response to all national emergencies
Name 5 ESFs.
ESF #1: Transportation
ESF #2: Communications
ESF #3: Public Works and Engineering
ESF #4: Firefighting
ESF #5: Information and Planning
ESF #6: Mass Care, Emergency Assistance, Temporary Housing, and Human Services
ESF #7: Logistics
ESF #8: Public Health and Medical Services
ESF #9: Search and Rescue
ESF #10: Oil and Hazardous Materials Response
ESF #11: Agriculture and Natural Resources Annex
ESF #12: Energy
ESF #13: Public Safety and Security
ESF #14: Cross-Sector Business and Infrastructure
What does DVE stand for?
Domestic Violent Extremism
What is the function of a State Fusion Center?
To collect, analyze, and coordinate distribution of critical law enforcement and homeland security intelligence and information.
What is the name of the Cold War-era precursor of FEMA and emergency management?
The Office of Civil Defense
In what state and in which decade did ICS originate?
California in the 1970s.
What are the 5 phases of emergency management?
Preparedness, Response, Recovery, Mitigation, Prevention
What is Homeland Security Presidential Directive 5?
The Homeland Security Presidential Directive 5 (HSPD 5), issued on February 28, 2003, directs the establishment of a single, comprehensive NIMS led by the Secretary of Homeland Security that covers the prevention, preparation, support, response, and recovery from terrorist attacks, major disasters, and other emergencies.
What type of agent is anthrax?
Biological agent.
Name three notable disasters that have happened during this semester.
So many to choose from!!!