Integrated Emergency Management Flashcards
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Where is mitigation mostly done in the emergency management order?

  • Recovery (correct)
  • Preparedness
  • Mitigation
  • Response

    • What are the reasons for the global increase in frequency and intensity of disasters?

    Climatological reasons and societal actions

    What is mitigation?

    A sustained action to reduce or eliminate risk to people and property from hazards and their effects

    How does mitigation differ from other emergency management disciplines?

    <p>It focuses on long-term solutions for reducing risk instead of immediate response or short-term recovery.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following are tools for mitigation?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most essential tool for mitigation?

    <p>Hazard ID and mapping</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must we know for hazard identification and mapping?

    <p>What the hazard is and whom it affects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most cost-effective means of addressing risk?

    <p>Design/construction applications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the factors for building codes for enforcement?

    <p>Writing and enforcing codes, considering the environment, and enforcer capabilities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is land use planning?

    <p>Encouraging mitigation to keep people and property out of the way of hazards.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which disasters have changed the insurance agency?

    <p>Katrina and Rita</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is insurance controversial?

    <p>Because it involves risk transfer and potential extortion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Examples of structural controls include:

    <p>Levees and seawalls</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are structural controls controversial as a mitigation tool?

    <p>They attempt to control natural forces and rely on outdated technology.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an advantage of mitigation?

    <p>Insurance companies do not raise premiums.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a disadvantage of mitigation?

    <p>People and businesses must take responsibility for the mitigation information they receive.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are impediments of mitigation?

    <p>Denial of risk, lack of political will, cost, and lack of funding.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program?

    <p>It is the largest source of funding for state/local mitigation, requiring a major disaster declaration.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Pre-Disaster Mitigation Program aim to achieve?

    <p>Build community partnerships, assess risks, prioritize actions, and communicate effectively.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much can each dollar spent in mitigation save in future losses?

    <p>Between 6-11 dollars</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Mitigation Overview

    • Mitigation primarily occurs during recovery but can be integrated into all phases: mitigation > preparedness > response > recovery.
    • Essential focus on long-term solutions to reduce risks rather than just immediate responses.
    • Increasing frequency and intensity of disasters attributed to climatological factors and human activity.

    Definition of Mitigation

    • Involves sustained actions to reduce or eliminate risks to people and property from various hazards.

    Distinction of Mitigation

    • Unlike other emergency management disciplines, mitigation focuses on long-term risk reduction rather than immediate preparedness, response, or short-term recovery.

    Tools for Mitigation

    • Key tools include hazard identification, design and construction methods, land-use planning, insurance solutions, and structural controls.

    Challenges in Mitigation

    • Different skill sets required compared to operational response; reluctance to promote mitigation due to fears of job security; local policies often mirror federal measures.

    Essential Tool for Mitigation

    • Hazard identification and mapping regarded as the most crucial aspect of effective mitigation strategies.

    Requirements for Hazard ID and Mapping

    • Understanding the specific hazards and affected populations, utilizing resources such as NFIP, USGS, GIS, and HAZUS.

    Cost-Effectiveness of Mitigation

    • Design and construction applications are considered the most effective means of mitigating risks financially.

    Building Codes Enforcement

    • Needs include writing and enforcing regulations, environmental considerations, navigating public desires, and improving enforcement capabilities post-disasters.

    Land Use Planning

    • An early method to promote mitigation to keep people and properties safe from natural hazards, maintaining the natural environment’s mitigating qualities.

    Impactful Disasters on Insurance

    • Major events like Hurricane Katrina and Rita significantly influenced the insurance industry’s operations and policies.

    Controversy Surrounding Insurance

    • Insurance acts as a risk transfer tool and can lead to potential extortion issues.

    Examples of Structural Controls

    • Include levees, seawalls, bulkheads, groins, and jetties as physical measures to mitigate hazards.

    Controversies of Structural Controls

    • Concerns arise from reliance on outdated technology and efforts to control natural processes.

    Advantages of Mitigation

    • Effective mitigation can prevent insurance companies from raising premiums, benefiting consumers.

    Disadvantages of Mitigation

    • Requires personal and business responsibility for understanding and acting on received mitigation information.

    Impediments to Effective Mitigation

    • Common barriers include denial of risk, insufficient political support, funding limitations, and legal issues relating to property rights.

    Hazard Mitigation Grant Program

    • This is the principal funding source for local and state mitigation projects, contingent on a major disaster declaration with a 25% state matching requirement.

    Pre-Disaster Mitigation Program Goals

    • Designed to foster community partnerships, assess risks, prioritize risk-reduction measures, and communicate actions effectively.

    Financial Impact of Mitigation

    • Research indicates that each dollar spent on mitigation can yield savings of $6 to $11 in future disaster losses, raising questions about investment priorities in this area.

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