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    The local emergency manager has the responsibility for coordinating emergency management programs and activities. A local emergency manager is responsible for all of the following activities EXCEPT FOR:

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    Identifying and analyzing the potential impacts of hazards that threaten the jurisdiction

    Developing an ICP that specifies tactics for first responders

    Managing resources before, during, and after a major emergency or disaster.

    Coordinating the planning process and working cooperatively with response partners.

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  • Q1

    The local emergency manager has the responsibility for coordinating emergency management programs and activities. A local emergency manager is responsible for all of the following activities EXCEPT FOR:

    Identifying and analyzing the potential impacts of hazards that threaten the jurisdiction

    Developing an ICP that specifies tactics for first responders

    Managing resources before, during, and after a major emergency or disaster.

    Coordinating the planning process and working cooperatively with response partners.

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  • Q2

    Which of the following statements about the Stafford Act is correct? Under the Stafford Act:

    The types of incidents that may qualify as a major disaster are extremely broad.

    The President may only declare a major disaster at the request of the Governor of tribal Chief Executive who certifies the State or tribal government and affected local governments are overwhelmed.

    An emergency is defined as any natural catastrophe for which, in the determination of the President Federal assistance is needed to supplement State, tribal, and local efforts and capabilities to save lives.

    The Federal Assistance available for major disasters is more limited than that which is available for emergencies.

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  • Q3

    Which of the following statements about an emergency operations center (EOC) is correct?

    An EOC should be located as close to the incident site as possible.

    To be most effective, an EOC should be organized according to Emergency Support Functions (ESFs).

    Having multiple EOCs allows for more efficient management of resources.

    An EOC allows decision makers to operate in one place to coordinate and communicate with support staff.

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  • Q4

    Integrated Emergency Management is:

    A detailed methodology used when needed to manage complex incidents that are beyond a jurisdiction's capability.

    A new concept to ensure that jurisdictions are prepared to respond to human-caused incidents, such as terrorist attacks.

    Intend to create an organizational culture that is critical to achieving unity of effort between all stakeholders.

    Used only during times of disaster and should not be integrated into the daily decision-making process within a jurisdiction.

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  • Q5

    Emergency managers consider and take into account all threats/hazards, all phases, all stakeholders, and all impacts relevant to disasters. This statement describes which emergency management principle?

    Comprehensive

    Progressive

    Integrated

    Risk-Driven

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  • Q6

    In addition to emergency core functions, the emergency manager directs day-to-day program functions. An example of a day-to-day function is:

    Direction, control, and coordination

    Public health and medical services

    Hazard Mitigation

    Emergency Public Information

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  • Q7

    Which of the following is an example of a prevention activity?

    Setting up a network of clinics to provide neighborhood-based healthcare access for residents affected by a hurricane

    Passing an ordinance on controlling development in a flood plain

    Mobilizing search and rescue teams

    Requiring identification for site access

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  • Q8

    The Whole Community concept means that residents, emergency management practitioners, organization and community leaders, and government officials:

    Become self-reliant in responding to disaster so that they will not need to request assistance through mutual aid or other means.

    Rely on the expertise and resources of the Federal Government to rebuild their communities in a safer stringer way following a disaster.

    Prioritize which members of the community will receive assistance if response and recovery resources are limited

    Work together to assess the needs of their respective communities and determine the best ways to organize and strengthen their assets, capacities, and interests.

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  • Q9

    Which part of the Emergency Operations Plan includes the Purpose, Scope, Situation Overview, Assumptions, Concept of Operations, and Organization and Assignment of Responsibilities?

    Executive Summary

    Basic Plan

    Appendixes

    Annexes

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  • Q10

    States delegate authority to their sub-units of government (including counties, municipalities, towns or townships, and villages). This delegation limits the degree of State influence in local affairs. What is the term used to describe this delegation?

    Self-governance

    Home rule

    Jurisdictional autonomy

    Limits of power

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  • Q11

    Which of the following presents an integrated set of guidance, programs, and processes that enables the whole community to meet the National Preparedness Goal.

    Incident Command System

    State Training and Exercise System

    Community Response System

    National Preparedness System

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  • Q12

    All of the following are important emergency management planning principles EXCEPT FOR:

    Planning must be community based, representing the whole population and its needs

    Planning is fundamentally a process to manage risk

    Planning results in unique plans for every type of threat or hazard

    Planning should be flexible enough to address both traditional and catastrophic incidents

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  • Q13

    What capabilities focus on saving lives, protecting property and the environment, and meeting basic human needs and begin when an incident is imminent or immediately after an event occurs?

    Rescue

    Response

    Recovery

    Readiness

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  • Q14

    ___ has emergency services departments capable of responding to emergencies that include law enforcement, fire/emergency medical services, and public works.

    Local Government

    FEMA

    State Government

    Federal Government

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  • Q15

    ____________ is a core function implemented during an emergency.

    Logistics management and resource support

    Finance and Administration

    Threat and hazard analysis

    Public education and information

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FEMA IS-230 | Quizalize (2024)

FAQs

How long does it take to complete ICS 200? ›

Estimated completion time: 4 hours.

How long does FEMA 100 take? ›

How to take a FEMA Incident Command Course: You should allow 2 to 4 hours to take one of these courses. Allow more time if it's your first course, i.e.: IS-100.

How long does it take to complete ICS 700? ›

This course should take approximately 3.5 hours to complete. To help you keep track of your place within the course, the current lesson title will be displayed in the center of each screen.

Is 230 integrated emergency management? ›

Integrated Emergency Management is: A: A detailed methodology used when needed to manage complex incidents that are beyond a jurisdiction's capability.

Are FEMA tests open book? ›

If you actually read through the material you can answer the questions easily. If you get stuck, its an "open book" exam, so you can go back to reference the material to refresh your memory. I've taken 10 of these so far and the longest ones takes maybe 2-3 hours to get through, most take far less.

Is the NIMS test hard? ›

By passing the NIMS credentialing exam you will earn a valuable and portable credential. Because the exam is tough, you will have the satisfaction of proving to yourself and others that you have reached a level of competency accept nationally.

How does FEMA determine payout? ›

When determining the amount of money you will receive, FEMA looks at your actual loss. Actual loss is determined by adding all the physical damage done, and costs necessary to repair that damage. As well as including displacement costs for you while your home is being repaired.

How long does it take for FEMA to approve funds? ›

After your home inspection has taken place, a record of the disaster-caused damage is given to FEMA. From that record your eligibility for disaster assistance will be determined. If you qualify for a grant, the funds will be issued 7 to 10 days after your application.

How much money can I expect from FEMA? ›

Although a federal aid program to help disaster victims can provide as much as $33,000 per household, typical grants run a fraction of that amount, averaging $8,000 or less, according to an analysis by The Advocate of payouts in a dozen recent high-profile disasters.

Do FEMA certificates expire? ›

The FEMA certificates have no expiration date so once the employee completes their training(s), they will not have to repeat the certification.

What happens if you fail ICS 100? ›

You will receive this certificate or a notice telling you that you did not pass. If you did not pass, you are allowed to take the exam as many times as needed to pass.

How many hours is ICS 300? ›

ICS 300 - Intermediate ICS (O0465) : 24.00 Hours

This includes Command and General Staff positions as well as Division/Group Supervisor and/or Unit Leader level positions that may be activated during an expanding incident that typically extends into multiple Operational Periods.

Is 230 which emergency management partner is responsible for coordinating all components of the emergency management system for a community? ›

The local emergency manager has the responsibility for coordinating all components of the emergency management programs and activities for the community, including: Managing resources before, during, and after a major emergency or disaster.

What is the FEMA emergency management cycle? ›

Emergency managers think of disasters as recurring events with four phases: Mitigation, Preparedness, Response, and Recovery. The following diagram illustrates the relationship of the four phases of emergency management.

How many levels of emergency management are there? ›

Current thinking defines four phases of emergency management: mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. There are entire courses on each of these phases. The following diagram illustrates the four phases of emergency management.

How long is the FEMA test going to last? ›

Wireless providers will transmit the national test for 30 minutes, but your phone should only receive it once. Some providers do not participate in WEA and will not transmit the national test.

What is the span of control in ICS 200? ›

The general rule for span of control in ICS is one supervisor to five subordinates.

Is-200 basic ICS for initial response? ›

IS-200, Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response, reviews the Incident Command System (ICS), provides the context for ICS within initial response, and supports higher level ICS training. This course provides training on, and resources for, personnel who are likely to assume a supervisory position within ICS.

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