Emergency Management Framework Overview

Questions and Answers

What is The National Response Framework?

Is designed to be implemented only for catastrophic incidents, since local resources are usually sufficient in smaller emergencies.

Mandates that the private-sector entities responsible for critical infrastructure and key resources develop and exercise contingency plans. (correct)

Is based on the premise that governments have sole responsibility for responding to major emergencies.

Outlines how the Response mission area relates to other mission areas.

A basic premise of the National Response Framework is that:

Incidents should be managed at the highest jurisdictional level possible.

Most incidents begin and end locally and are managed at the local or tribal level. (correct)

Response partners use nonstandard structures to allow for flexible and scalable responses.

Readiness to act encourages response partners to self-dispatch to an incident scene.

Many jurisdictions/organizations configure their EOCs using the standard _______ organizational structure?

Incident Command System (ICS)

What is defined as enabling the continuous operation of critical government and business functions?

A community lifeline Signup and view all the answers

How many community lifelines are there?

7 Signup and view all the answers

What is the Tribal Assistance Coordination Group (TAC-G)?

The Federal MAC Group that assists tribes Signup and view all the answers

How the Federal Government aligns resources and delivers core capabilities to reach our shared National Preparedness Goal is described in:

The Response Federal Interagency Operational Plan Signup and view all the answers

In order to help form a common operating picture of the incident and secure additional resources the Incident Commander relays requirements to:

Local emergency operations center Signup and view all the answers

Critical infrastructure such as utilities and banking are whose responsibility?

Private sector Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sets the vision for preparedness nationwide and identifies core capabilities?

National Preparedness Goal Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition for the 'Protection' mission area?

Secure the homeland against terrorism and manmade or natural disasters. Signup and view all the answers

The police, fire, and emergency medical services are usually categorized inside which government?

Federal government Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a benefit of Unified Command?

Joint Priorities Signup and view all the answers

Operational Coordination is considered a cross-cutting capability. In this sense, cross-cutting means?

Is used in all five of the mission areas Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct function for the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC)?

Facilitates the identification of children and their reunification Signup and view all the answers

Select the CORRECT statement below. The National Response Framework:

Describes key roles and responsibilities for integrating capabilities across the whole community. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following are part of the community lifelines that represent the most basic services a community relies on?

Food, Water, Shelter Signup and view all the answers

How do coordination structures help organize and measure the whole community's capabilities?

Facilitate problem solving Signup and view all the answers

Scalable, flexible, and adaptable operational capabilities are included in?

The NRF guiding principles Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about Emergency Support Functions (ESFs) is correct?

ESFs are not exclusively federal coordinating mechanism Signup and view all the answers

Which Response core capability involves ensuring the capacity for timely communications in support of security, situational awareness, and operations by any and all means available, among and between affected communities in the impact area and all response forces?

Operational Communications Signup and view all the answers

The Unified Coordination Group:

Provides coordination leadership at the Joint Field Office. Signup and view all the answers

States request assistance from other states through interstate mutual aid and assistance agreements such as:

Emergency Management Assistance Compacts (EMAC) Signup and view all the answers

Which core capability makes it possible to manage the life cycle of a potential crisis, determine capability requirements, and help stakeholders learn their roles?

Planning Signup and view all the answers

Stabilizing community lifelines is the primary effort during?

Incident Response Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

National Response Framework

Mandates private-sector entities to develop and exercise contingency plans for critical infrastructure.
Response framework emphasizes that most incidents are managed locally by tribal and local governments.

Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs)

Standard organizational structure used by many jurisdictions for EOCs is the Incident Command System (ICS).

Community Lifelines

Defined as enabling continuous operation of critical government and business functions.
There are seven community lifelines representing essential services such as food, water, and shelter.

Tribal Assistance Coordination Group (TAC-G)

Functions as a Federal MAC Group that assists tribes during emergencies.

Federal Interagency Operational Plan

Aligns resources and delivers core capabilities to achieve the National Preparedness Goal.

Critical Infrastructure

The private sector is responsible for critical infrastructure, including utilities and banking.

National Preparedness Goal

Sets the vision for national preparedness and identifies core capabilities required.

Mission Areas in Preparedness

"Protection" mission area focuses on securing the homeland against various threats, including terrorism and natural disasters.

Uniform Command Benefits

Facilitates joint priorities among multiple jurisdictions responding to incidents.

Cross-Cutting Capabilities

Operational Coordination is utilized across all five mission areas, enhancing inter-agency collaboration.

National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC)

Focuses on identifying children and facilitating their reunification during emergencies.

Community Integration

The National Response Framework describes roles and responsibilities essential for integrating community capabilities.

Emergency Support Functions (ESFs)

Not exclusively a state or federal mechanism; they encompass coordination at multiple governance levels.

Operational Communications Capability

Ensures effective and timely communication for situational awareness and operational support.

Unified Coordination Group

Provides leadership and coordination at the Joint Field Office during incident responses.

Interstate Mutual Aid

States utilize Emergency Management Assistance Compacts (EMAC) to request assistance from one another in emergencies.

Planning Core Capability

Essential for managing potential crises, determining capability requirements, and coordinating stakeholder roles.

Incident Response Focus

Stabilizing community lifelines is prioritized during incident responses, ensuring the continuity of essential services.

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Description

This quiz explores key components of the National Response Framework, focusing on the roles of private-sector entities, local governments, and Emergency Operations Centers. It also covers essential community lifelines and the coordination provided by the Tribal Assistance Coordination Group. Test your understanding of these critical concepts in emergency management.