The Secret of NIMS
This position is responsible for the overall incident management within Incident Command System (ICS).
What is the Incident Commander?
This term describes the process of FEMA reviewing completed projects to ensure compliance with federal requirements and proper use of funds.
What is Closeout?
FEMA PAPPG, Section 2.11.
These structures sit directly atop the foundation, providing support for the main length of the bridge.
What are Piers?
Cat Category G funding may be used to restore these, which are often considered historical or cultural assets within a community.
What are monuments or memorials?
This large underground container, with a grate on top, is used for a collection of stormwater runoff – filtering dirt and debris from polluting streams and lakes.
What is a Catch Basin?
This ICS Principle ensures that each person reports to only one supervisor.
What is the Chain of Command?
This type of project sees facilities restored with upgrades to the design, but within the same footprint of the original facility.
What is an Improved Project?
(PAPPG), Version 4, 2024, Section 6.2.6: Improved Project
These bridge components lay across the columns of a bridge, supporting the deck.
What are Beams/Girders?
Category G funding may be used to repair these structures commonly found in parks, such as picnic shelters and restrooms. (Looking for Specific Term)
What are Ancillary structures?
This term refers to a beam or structural element with support on only one end or side.
What is a Cantilever?
This document, developed during an incident, outlines objectives, strategies, and tactics for response operations.
What is the Incident Action Plan (IAP)?
In this type of project, an applicant may decide against restoring the initial facility and instead use funds to expand or construct a new facility.
What is an Alternate Project?
(PAPPG), Version 4, 2024, Section 6.2.7
DAILY DOUBLE: This type of bridge is composed of a framework of interconnected triangles which distribute forces of tension and compression, allowing it to span long distances.
What is a Truss Bridge?
An applicant is restoring an ampitheater under Category G. The applicant wants to improve the layout and upgrade the facility. Under FEMA policy, they are limited to pre-disaster condition unless this exception applies.
What is compliance with codes and standards or hazard mitigation measures?
This is the specific term used for the removal of stumps, roots, and vegetable matter from the ground surface after clearing and prior to excavation.
What is Grubbing?
This ICS position is responsible for coordinating resources and services needed to support incident operations.
What is the Logistics Section Chief?
In Olden Times, when equipment usage logs and operator timesheets were missing for small projects, eligibility was an issue. This is no longer a concern due to this Section of the Robert T. Stafford Act. (Section # and Name)
What is Section 422: Simplified Procedures?
(PAPPG), Version 4, 2024, Section 2.8
This Program is used by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to restore public roads and bridges, and means that these routes are not eligible for FEMA reimbursement.
What is the Emergency Relief (ER) Program?
PAPPG V5 (pg.187)
At the minimum, this documentation is needed to demonstrate that a damaged community center qualifies for Category G funding as a public facility.
What is Proof of Ownership?
HERCP is the acronym describing this type of pipe.
What is "Horizontal Elliptical Reinforced Concrete Pipe?"
This NIMS concept involves the integration of multiple incident management systems and resources from different jurisdictions and organizations, ensuring seamless coordination during complex, multi-agency incidents, and is often formalized through written agreements and joint operational planning.
What is Multiagency Coordination (MAC) Systems?
This is a conditional requirement for certain applicants after closeout for FEMA funding, when they have the potential for future disaster damage.
What is Obtain and Maintain (Insurance)?
(PAPPG), Version 4, 2024, Section 7.6
According to the Department of Transportation, Kentucky has 14,590 Bridges. Of those bridges, this is the percentage that are listed in "Good" Condition. (Your answer must be within 10% of correct percentage)
What is 27% of Kentucky Bridges?
This type of recreational facility is eligible for Category G funding only if it is open to the general public and not restricted to a specific group or membership.
What is a public-use facility?
(as opposed to private or membership-only facilities)
(PAPPG), Version 4, 2024, Section 6.2.5
A projection of stone, brick, timber, or metal jutting out from a wall to support a weight above it.
What is a Corbel?