Emergency Management Emergency Management Legal and Financial Frameworks Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

Under the Stafford Act, which federal agency is primarily responsible for coordinating disaster relief efforts?

Accepted Answer

FEMA

Answer

Department of Defense

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EPA

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Department of Homeland Security

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of a FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)?

Accepted Answer

To fund long-term measures that reduce future disaster losses

Answer

To provide immediate emergency shelter

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To reimburse states for debris removal costs

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To fund emergency communication systems

Question 3

Which legal doctrine allows government officials to take emergency actions that may temporarily override normal legal procedures during a declared emergency?

Accepted Answer

Emergency powers doctrine

Answer

Sovereign immunity

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Police power

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Eminent domain

Question 4

What cost-sharing arrangement does FEMA typically require for Public Assistance grants under a major disaster declaration?

Accepted Answer

75% federal / 25% state and local

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50% federal / 50% state and local

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90% federal / 10% state and local

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100% federal funding

Question 5

Which federal legislation established the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)?

Accepted Answer

National Flood Insurance Act of 1968

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Disaster Relief Act of 1974

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Flood Control Act of 1936

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Stafford Act of 1988

Question 6

What is a Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) primarily used for in the disaster declaration process?

Accepted Answer

To document damage and justify a presidential disaster declaration request

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To calculate insurance payouts for affected homeowners

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To determine criminal liability for infrastructure failures

Answer

To establish evacuation zone boundaries