Emergency Preparedness Flashcards

Which federal agency is the primary coordinator of emergency management in the United States?

Answer: FEMA

FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) is the primary federal agency responsible for coordinating national emergency management.

What does the acronym 'ICS' stand for in emergency management?

Answer: Incident Command System

ICS stands for Incident Command System, a standardized hierarchical management approach used during emergency incidents.

During a shelter-in-place emergency, what is the recommended action for building occupants?

Answer: Remain indoors, seal gaps, and await official instructions

Shelter-in-place requires occupants to stay indoors, seal doors and windows to limit exposure to outside hazards, and await official guidance.

Which type of emergency kit supply is considered most critical to stockpile for at least 72 hours?

Answer: Potable water at one gallon per person per day

Water is the most critical supply; FEMA recommends storing at least one gallon per person per day for a minimum of 72 hours.

What is the primary purpose of a Business Continuity Plan (BCP)?

Answer: To ensure essential business functions continue during a disruption

A BCP is designed to ensure that critical business operations can continue or quickly resume during and after an emergency disruption.

In the context of emergency preparedness, what is a 'go-bag'?

Answer: A pre-packed kit containing essential supplies for rapid evacuation

A go-bag (also called a bug-out bag) is a portable kit packed in advance with essentials needed to survive 72 hours after an evacuation.

Which NIMS component establishes a standard command structure used across all emergency response agencies?

Answer: Incident Command System (ICS)

Within NIMS, the Incident Command System (ICS) provides the standard hierarchical command structure for coordinating multi-agency emergency response.