ICS
What are the five major functional areas of the ICS organization?
Command, Operations, Planning, Logistics, Finance/Administration.
What is the name of the legislation that governs emergency management in Alberta, outlining the roles and responsibilities of government, municipalities, and other organizations?
The Emergency Management Act
What was the name of the hurricane that devastated the city of New Orleans in 2005, causing over 1,800 deaths?
Hurricane Katrina
What are some of the common symptoms of heat exhaustion, which can occur when the body is unable to cool itself properly during a heat wave? Name 3
Heavy sweating, weakness, dizziness, headache, nausea, and muscle cramps.
What is considered a reasonable span of control in ICS for one organizational element
3-7
What is the name of the Alberta government's emergency management plan, which outlines the coordinated response and recovery efforts that will be implemented during emergencies and disasters?
The Alberta Emergency Management Plan
Which city in Italy was destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79, burying it under 20 feet of volcanic ash and pumice
Pompeii
In what year did the deadliest heat wave in modern history occur in Europe, resulting in an estimated 70,000 deaths?
2003
What is the difference between an Operations Section Chief and a Planning Section Chief in the ICS
The Operations Section Chief is responsible for the tactical coordination of all incident-related activities, while the Planning Section Chief is responsible for developing the Incident Action Plan (IAP).
What is the name of the regulation that outlines the process and requirements for disaster recovery assistance in Alberta?
The Disaster Recovery Regulation
In what year did the deadliest industrial disaster in history occur, killing over 20,000 people? (year and/or name of disaster accepted)
1984 (the Bhopal disaster in India).
What are some of the groups that are considered to be at higher risk of heat-related illness and death during heat waves, according to research studies? Name 3
Elderly people, young children, pregnant women, people with chronic medical conditions, and people who work or exercise outdoors.
What is the difference between a Task Force and a Strike Team in the ICS?
A Strike Team is composed of similar resources with common communications, while a Task Force is a combination of mixed resources with a leader.
Which international agreement on disaster risk reduction, adopted in 2015, was developed under the auspices of the UNDRR and outlines a framework for action on disaster risk reduction?
The Sendai Framework
Which city in Japan suffered a devastating earthquake and subsequent tsunami in 2011, causing over 15,000 deaths and widespread destruction?
Sendai
What is the name of the index used by Environment Canada to measure the combined effects of temperature and humidity on the human body?
The Humidex
What is the difference between an ICP and an ECC?
The main difference between an ICP and an ECC is their location and scope of responsibility. The ICP is focused on managing the incident at or near the scene, while the ECC is responsible for managing the overall response to the incident from a central location.
What does the acronym LEMR stand for?
The Local Authority Emergency Management Regulation
In what year did the deadliest natural disaster in recorded history occur, killing over 800,000 people?
1556 (the Shaanxi earthquake in China).
Which Canadian province has the highest risk of experiencing heat waves, based on historical data and climate projections?
British Columbia.