11 Questions
What is one of the common preparedness measures mentioned in the text?
Developing and exercising emergency population warning methods
Why are trained, organized, responsible volunteers considered extremely valuable in mass emergencies?
To supplement and support professional emergency workers
Which organization has received high ratings for its emergency management system from both California and FEMA?
Community Emergency Response Teams
What role do organizations like the Red Cross play in emergencies?
Assist as ready sources of trained volunteers
Why is proper maintenance and training of emergency services mentioned as a common preparedness measure?
To ensure emergency services can function effectively
Which of the following is NOT a key aspect of mitigation efforts?
Focusing on short-term measures to reduce risk
Which of these is an example of a non-structural mitigation measure?
Land-use planning to designate flood zones
What is the primary difference between the mitigation and preparedness phases of emergency management?
Mitigation focuses on long-term risk reduction, while preparedness focuses on short-term readiness.
Which of the following is NOT a component of the preparedness phase of emergency management?
Implementing structural solutions
What is the primary purpose of including sanctions against those who refuse to obey evacuation regulations as part of mitigation efforts?
To provide incentives for the public to comply with risk communication
Which of the following best describes the relationship between the mitigation and preparedness phases of emergency management?
Preparedness is a continuous cycle that includes mitigation as one of its key components.
Learn about mitigation efforts which aim to prevent hazards from developing into disasters or reduce their effects. Understand the focus on long-term measures to reduce risks, including structural options like flood levees and non-structural approaches like legislation and land-use planning.
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