Preparedness Activities

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Multiple Choice/True-False

1. b. receive training to volunteer to assist responders’ efforts following a disaster

2. a. preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation

3. c. Governor

4. d. Ready Kids

5. c. a training program providing on-site and distance learning for students and working professionals

6. a. educate the public about how to get prepared and protect themselves during a large earthquake

7. b. Three-day supply of non-perishable food

8. True

9. False

10. False

11. False

12. True

13. True

14. True

15. True Short Answer

16. Preparedness

17. Governor

18. American Red Cross

19. evacuation

20. National Guard Essay

21. The National Incident Management System (NIMS) provides a consistent, nationwide approach and vocabulary for multiple agencies or juridictions to work together to build, sustain

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and deliver the capabilities needed in all phases of emergency management. This consistency is important, ensuring that agencies, multiple jurisdictions, and multiple levels of government are using agreed upon terminology, technological systems that function together, and have a clear chain of command. NIMS is a scalable system, so that it is designed to work for disasters of different sizes and types.

22. The American Red Cross was created by Clara Barton in 1881 to aid the victims of disaster. Ninety-five percent of the Red Cross is composed of volunteers. These volunteers provide humanitarian aid to people all over the United States and internationally. The American Red Cross provides shelter and supplies, helps people contact their loved ones, and has local chapters ready to mobilize quickly and efficiently in the event of a disaster. In addition, the Red Cross contributes to community preparedness through education and outreach materials and training courses for its volunteers. The Red Cross partnership with FEMA in the Community and Family Preparedness program is only one example of preparedness activity.

Chapter 11 Test

Name:

Date: Multiple-Choice, True/False

Below are 15 Multiple-Choice, True/False questions. Choose the best answer. Each question is worth 4 points for a total of 60 points:

1. Becoming a member of a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) provides people an opportunity to: a. secure full-time employment as an emergency manager b. receive training to volunteer to assist responders’ efforts following a disaster c. form a nonprofit organization that leads disaster response in their community d. none of the above.

2. The four phases of a Comprehensive Emergency Management System are: a. preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation b. preparedness, planning, mitigation, and recovery c. planning, response, recovery, and mitigation d. planning, mitigation, response, and preparedness a. Mayor b. President c. Governor d. Senator

3. As the chief executive of the state, the has final word on ordering mandatory evacuations, calling in the National Guard, and communicating with the federal government about state and local capabilities.

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4. The US Department of Homeland Security launched a program called to educate children about emergencies.

a. One Two Here We Go b. No Child Left Behind c. Kids First d. Ready Kids

5. The Emergency Management Institute’s role can best be described as which of the following: a. a four-year degree program to train the top emergency management professionals b. an applied research center focused on preparedness techniques and risk communication c. a training program providing on-site and distance learning for students and working professionals d. a summer camp for high schoolers to learn the basics of emergency management

6. In 2013, nearly 25 million people registered to participate in the ShakeOut, a program designed to: a. educate the public about how to get prepared and protect themselves during a large earthquake b. pressure politicians to strengthen building codes to withstand large earthquakes c. commemorate the losses and damage from the Northridge earthquake in 1994 d. prepare school teachers and administrators for the possibility of an active shooter situation

7. The FEMA Are You Ready? An In-depth Guide to Citizen Preparedness lists the following items that should be included in any family’s basic disaster supplies kit: a. One day supply of non-perishable food b. Three day supply of non-perishable food c. Seven day supply of non-perishable food d. One month supply of non-perishable food

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8. The core of preparedness is planning for the activities that will take place immediately before, during, and immediately after a disaster occurs. True or False?

9. Preparedness is defined as any sustained action to reduce or eliminate long-term risk to people and property from hazards and their effects. True or False?

10. In order to have a successful response to a disaster, the plans must be developed as soon as possible after a disaster strikes.True or False?

11. A Governor’s prime resource during a disaster is the United States Army. True or False?

12. The state plays a role similar to the federal government in a disaster when support and resources are needed beyond what the local level can provide. True or False?

13. The NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards Network broadcasts continuous weather and hazards information across the United States. True of False?

14. As described by FEMA, preparedness is: the leadership, training, readiness and exercise support, and technical and financial assistance to strengthen citizens, communities, State, local and Tribal governments, and professional emergency workers as they prepare for disasters, mitigate the effects of disasters, respond to community needs after a disaster, and launch effective recovery efforts. True or False?

15. The Department of Veteran Affairs is a federal partner in the National Response Plan and has some additional responsibilities during a disaster. True or False?

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Short Answer

Below are 5 Short Answer questions. Each question is worth 4 points for a total of 20 points:

16. can be characterized as a state of readiness to respond to any emergency or disaster.

17. The of a state has police powers to amend, rescind orders or create regulations during a declared state of emergency.

18. Created in 1881, the is perhaps the best known non-profit organziation implementing education and training programs to prepare communities for disaster is the.

19. During a mandatory , residents are required to leave areas that are expected to have catastrophic impacts and move to safer locations.

20. When a state is overwhelmed by a disaster, the governor may call on the to assist in disaster response by providing communications systems, construction equipment, emergency supplies, and response personnel.

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Essay

Below are 2 Essay questions. Answer each question using complete sentences. Each question is worth 10 points for a total of 20 points:

21. Describe the purpose of the National Incident Management System and why it is important to have a consistent and coordinated system for emergency management.

22. Discuss the origin of the American Red Cross and the types of humanitarian aid provided by the agency to people all over the United States.