Basics and Vulnerable Populations
How many points is the final EOP project worth?
500
What does CPG 101 stand for?
Comprehensive Preparedness Guide 101
True or false: exercises are used to grade specific employees.
False
Fill in the blank: Make a kit, ______, stay informed.
Have a plan
Risk is a function of ______ and _______.
Consequence and likelihood.
What does it mean to "implement" a plan?
Making stakeholders aware of their responsibilities.
What does it mean to "validate" an emergency plan?
To identify if the plan works and ways to improve it.
What are spontaneous volunteers?
“...members of the public who self-mobilize to act during or following an emergency…motivated by a sudden desire to help others in times of trouble” - FEMA
What is the core tenant of emergency management?
All disasters begin and end locally.
What are the two components of an Emergency Operations Plan?
Base Plan
Annexes/Appendices
What is the name of the guiding federal doctrine related to exercises?
HSEEP - Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program
What social movement did Occupy Sandy come from?
Occupy Wallstreet
What are the four consequence categories?
Human, physical, economic, reputational
What are the six steps of the emergency management planning cycle?
Form a collaborative planning team.
Understand the situation.
Determine goals and objectives.
Develop the plan.
Prepare and review the plan.
Implement and maintain the plan.
What is the first step in the exercise development process?
Form an exercise planning team.
What was the first recorded instance of federal disaster relief in the United States?
1802/1803 Portsmouth, NH Fire. Congress suspended bond payments for merchants.
What is an example of a vulnerable population? What special resources might they need during a wildfire?
Situation dependent
What are the eight community lifelines?
Safety and security
Food, hydration, and shelter.
Health and medical
Water systems
Energy
Communications
Transportation
Hazardous materials
What is the difference between a tabletop exercise and a full scale exercise?
TTX is discussion based and used early in the exercise continuum. FSEs are "boots on the ground" response based, responding in real time.
What are 5 capabilities volunteer groups can provide?
Mass care
Legal services
Pet sheltering and care
Spiritual/emotional care
Medical care
Financial assistance
Case management
Clean up/restoration
Transportation