GENERAL
What does NIMS mean?
National Incident Management System.
What is "formation" in English?
Training.
How do you say "à jour" in English?
Up-to-date
What does "federal" mean in the context of the USA?
It means that the whole nation (all states) is included.
Who created NIMS?
The Department of Homeland Security.
What is the meaning of "nationwide" in French?
National (dans le sens de: à l'échelle nationale).
What is a "drill" in French?
Un exercice. (eg: a fire safety drill, an evacuation drill)
What is the "ICS"?
Incident Command System.
What type of events does NIMS help with?
Any large-scale emergency: natural disaster, man-made event, public health crisis.
What is "scope" in French?
Périmètre.
Un groupe de personnes.
What are "mutual aid agreements"?
These agreements between jurisdictions and organizations define the terms for resource sharing, including reimbursement, recognition of licensure and certification, and protocols for resource mobilization.
What does "preparedness" mean in French?
C'est le fait d'être prêt, le fait d'être préparé et formé à réagir en cas d'urgence.
large-scale (adj, ex: large-scale event).
What is a "shortcoming" in a person or a plan?
Un défaut, une faille.
In response to what event was NIMS created?
The 9/11 terrorist attacks.
What is FEMA?
FEMA is the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Give three verbs for "se passer, se dérouler, avoir lieu".
To happen,
To take place,
To occur,
To unfold.
How can we translate "cadre, référentiel"?
How can we translate "norme"?
Framework.
Standard.
Which US President ordered the creation of NIMS?
George W. Bush.