Most obvious tool for mitigation. Examples includes: Geographic Information Systems, HAZUS, National Flood Insurance Program
What is Hazard Identification and Mapping
100
One gallon, per person per day for at least three days
What is how much water supply you should have on hand for emergencies
100
The process of moving the responsibility for incident command from one Incident Commander to another
What is transfer of command
100
The results of the recovery process can provide individuals and communities with this to become more economically secure and improve the overall safety, structures and quality of life.
What is a window of opportunity
100
When dealing with the media, 55% is based on THIS and not your words
What is appearance
200
An emerging area for promoting mitigation. Examples include tax increases, relocation assistance, grants funds
What are financial incentives
200
Emergency medical card, essential medications, flashlight in a key ring, signal device, copy of emergency documents
What are "Carry-With-You" Supplies
200
Responsible for ensuring clear authority and knowledge of agency policy, incident safety, establishing an Incident Command Post, and establishing immediate priorities
Who is the Incident Commander
200
This is built on the template of the National Incident Management System which provides a consistent doctrinal framework for incident management at all jurisdictional levels regardless of cause, size, or complexity of the incident.
What is the National Response Framework
200
NEVER say this to a reporter during an interview or a press conference
What is "NO COMMENT"
300
Argued that this only provides a transfer of risk from the individual or community to the company
What is insurance
300
Meeting place
What is a predetermined location in the event of an evacuation
300
Designated person for all media contact
Who is the public information officer
300
This has long lasting effects, are always very high when assessed, and could continue to rise
What are recovery costs
300
An effective communication strategy is to provide timely & accurate communication to the public during these 4 phases of emergency management
What are Mitigation, Preparedness, Response, & Recovery
400
Costs money, provides long-term benefits not short term rewards, lack of funding, needs outweigh available funding
What are impediments to mitigation
400
This outlines the steps to follow in an emergency. Its helps to minimize panic and identify employee responsibilities in an emergency situation.
What is an emergency response plan
400
This section of the ICS orders resources and develops the Transportation, Communications, and Medical Plans
What is the Logistics Section
400
A MUST DO BEFORE the next disaster strikes...Identify the most vulnerable areas to help rebuild and protect your
What is community
400
An important element in effective communication is to create a level of trust and an honest partnership with this
Who is the Media
500
Levees and buildings constructed to be "fireproof, earthquake proof" are a classic examples of this
What is a mitigation measure that gives a false sense of security or hope
500
A training activity used to practice areas of your ERP through a discussion of segmented scenarios
What is a table top scenario
500
On an ICS map, camps are defined by what letter?
What is the letter C
500
Businesses should have this in place before a disaster strikes so they can recover
What is a business continuity plan
500
The number of people killed and injured, the level of damage to the site, the condition of the homes and community infrastructure and the current response efforts are all elements of