One premise of the National Response Framework is Tiered Response. Tiered Response can best be described as: A. Applicable to only natural disasters that require all levels of government.
B. Incidents are generally handled at the lowest jurisdictional level. Incidents begin and end locally.
C. State responders have the lead and will bring in Federal and local responders as necessary.
D. Federal responders are the first in and bring in state and local responders as necessary.
The correct answer is B. Incidents are generally handled at the lowest jurisdictional level. Incidents begin and end locally.
Explanation: The concept of Tiered Response in the National Response Framework emphasizes that most incidents should be managed at the local level, where resources and response capabilities are typically most effective. This approach ensures that local authorities have the first opportunity to respond before involving higher levels of government unless the situation escalates beyond their capacity.