NIMS/ICS
Emergency Management
Homeland Security
Guest Lectures
Assorted
100

What does "NIMS" stand for?

The National Incident Management System.

100

What does EOC stand for?

Emergency Operations Center

100

What federal department does FEMA fall under?

Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

100

What does "DMAT" stand for?

Disaster Medical Assistance Team

100

What does CBRNE stand for? 

Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosive 

200

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.

200

Name 3 of the 7 Community Lifelines. 

Safety & Security; Food, Water, Shelter; Health & Medical; Energy; Communications; Transportation; Hazardous Materials

200

What is the name of the agency within DHS responsible for cybersecurity? 

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)

200

What does a DMORT team do?

Support and coordinate disaster mortuary operations.

200

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)

300

What are the four sections in a typical ICS organizational structure?

Operations, Planning, Logistics, Admin/Finance

300

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. 

300

What incident prompted the formation of the Dept. of Homeland Security?

The terrorist attacks of 9/11

300

What plant is ricin derived from?

Castor beans. 

300

Name 5 items you should have in your emergency preparedness kit. 

  • Water (one gallon per person per day for several days, for drinking and sanitation)
  • Food (at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food)
  • Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert
  • Flashlight
  • First aid kit
  • Extra batteries
  • Whistle (to signal for help)
  • Dust mask (to help filter contaminated air)
  • Plastic sheeting and duct tape (to shelter in place)
  • Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties (for personal sanitation)
  • Wrench or pliers (to turn off utilities)
  • Manual can opener (for food)
  • Local maps
  • Cell phone with chargers and a backup battery
400

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

400

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

400

What does DVE stand for?

Domestic Violent Extremism 

400

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.  

400

What is the name of the Cold War-era precursor of FEMA and emergency management?

The Office of Civil Defense 

500

In what state and in which decade did ICS originate? 

California in the 1970s. 

500

What are the 5 phases of emergency management?

Preparedness, Response, Recovery, Mitigation, Prevention 

500

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.

500

What type of agent is anthrax? 

Biological agent. 

500

Name three notable disasters that have happened during this semester. 

So many to choose from!!!