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FEMA IS 101.C: Preparing for Federal Disaster Operations: FEMA Answers
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| After establishing communications with the affected State emergency management agency, the Regional Response Coordination Center (RRCC): | Develops initial Federal objectives and deploys resources. |
| FEMA’s policy of nondiscrimination can be summarized as providing all disaster survivors with the same amount of financial assistance. | False |
| To comply with the Freedom of Information Act, you are required to disclose the names of disaster survivors when requested. | True |
| When communicating with a disaster survivor whose English proficiency is limited, it helps to repeat information loudly and slowly. | True |
| A basic premise of both the National incident Management System (NIMS) and the National Response Framework (NRF) is that: | Incidents should be managed at the lowest jurisdictional level possible. |
| One core ethical concept is that you need to act impartially and not give preferential treatment to any private organization or individual. | True |
| Emergency Support Functions (ESFs) deliver a broad range of technical support and other services at the national, regional, and field levels. | True |
| Who within the field-level facility responds to accidents, illnesses, injuries, and other incident emergencies? | Safety Officer |
| Where in your assigned incident facility would you go to obtain current incident status information? | Planning Section |
| When should you submit travel vouchers? | Within 6 weeks of demobilization |
| Under the Stafford Act declaration process, who requests Federal assistance? | Governor of the State |
| There are instances when it is advisable for you to travel to the incident site as soon as possible, whether or not you’ve been deployed. | False |
| Even given the critical nature of response work, overtime hours need to be authorized in advance. | True |
| Though the Joint Field Office (JFO) uses an Incident Command System structure, the JFO does not manage on-scene operations. Instead, the JFO focuses on providing support to on-scene efforts and conducting broader support operations that may extend beyond the incident site. | True |
| You may use your Government Credit Card for purchasing nonreimbursable personal items during a deployment. | False |
| All of the following are useful for remaining calm and making effective decisions in the stressful, fast-paced environment of incident facilities, EXCEPT FOR: | Caffeine and other energy supplements |
| Upon arrival at the assigned incident facility, your first priority should be to: | Complete the check-in process. |
| Why would a community member go to a Disaster Recovery Center? | To get information about disaster assistance programs. |
| When receiving equipment, you should examine and inventory each item to make sure it is all in your possession and in working order. | True |
| Where in your assigned incident facility would you go to check in, resolve personnel issues, or receive training? | Operations Section |
| You see an unknown individual approaching your workstation without a badge. When asked, the individual is unable to show you proper identification and becomes irate. You should: | Report the situation to the Security Manager. |
| It is unnecessary to notify Deployment Unit if the only change in your status is the hotel where you are staying. | False |
| You may be monetarily liable if you neglect to return all issued equipment at check-out to the Logistics Section Accountable Property Specialist. | True |
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