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What is a basic premise of the National Response Framework?
Most incidents begin and end locally and are managed at the local or tribal level.
A basic premise of the National Response Framework is that response structures be able to expand rapidly to meet needs associated with a given incident.
True
What is a guiding principle of the National Response Framework?
Effective partnership relies on engaging all elements of the whole community.
What is a MAC group?
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What term describes the support through mutually developed incident objectives and strategies from all relevant agencies?
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All elements of the community must be activated, engaged, and integrated during a catastrophic incident.
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The Secretary of Homeland Security coordinates the Federal resources utilized in various emergencies.
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Communities apply NIMS principles to integrate response plans and resources.
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What are Community Emergency Response Teams an example of?
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Who provides coordination leadership at the Joint Field Office?
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What do cross-cutting capabilities include?
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What are Emergency Support Functions (ESFs)?
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What do Federal Coordinating Structures include?
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How is the Federal Government's alignment of resources described?
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Who oversees the preparedness activities for an ESF?
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Who does the Incident Commander relay requirements to?
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The National Response Framework explains how the nation manages all-hazards response.
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The National Response Framework identifies capabilities that are essential for response.
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In an ICS organization, the Command Staff includes the chiefs of various sections.
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Situational assessment, operational communications, and cybersecurity are core capabilities for all five mission areas.
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Some nongovernmental organizations are officially designated as support elements to response capabilities. Which is an example of one that is NOT?
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States request assistance from other states through what agreements?
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What is the purpose of the National Response Framework?
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The National Response Framework is a comprehensive guide to prevention, recovery, and mitigation.
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The National Response Framework is:
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The potential contributions of all response partners should be incorporated into planning efforts.
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The response protocols in the National Response Framework align with NIMS.
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What does the SIOC act as?
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What does the term 'response' in the National Response Framework include?
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What is the function of the Unified Coordination Group?
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What is the relationship between the National Response Framework and NIMS?
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When there is no Stafford Act declaration, the department or agency with authority can activate the coordinating structures.
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What is activated as necessary to support local EOCs?
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Which of the following are core capabilities for response?
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Which of the following are core capabilities for response?
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Which organization is generally staffed by ESFs in an incident?
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Which organization serves as the principal operations center for the Department of Homeland Security?
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Which response core capability includes ensuring health and safety from hazards?
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Which response core capability involves ensuring timely communications among affected communities?
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Which response core capability involves providing life-sustaining services to the affected population?
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Who is responsible for coordinating the statewide response to large-scale emergencies?
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Who leads the Federal Government's response efforts?
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Who is the principal Federal official for domestic incident management?
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Study Notes
National Response Framework (NRF) Overview
- Incidents typically start and finish at local or tribal levels; local management is crucial.
- Response structures must be flexible and expandable to address specific incident needs.
Guiding Principles
- Effective partnerships involve engaging all community elements in response efforts.
- Unified Command involves all agencies with authority and responsibility working towards shared incident objectives.
Coordination Structures
- MAC groups consist of senior officials authorized to allocate resources and funds during incidents.
- Unified Coordination Group leads coordination at the Joint Field Office, ensuring effective incident management.
Community Involvement
- Active engagement and integration of all community elements are essential during catastrophic incidents.
- Community Emergency Response Teams represent local coordinating structures that enhance community preparedness and response.
Federal Coordination
- The Secretary of Homeland Security is the principal federal official for incident management and coordinates federal resources during emergencies.
- Emergency Support Functions (ESFs) can be activated selectively to aid response activities, aligning with federal coordinating structures.
Planning and Operations
- National Incident Management System (NIMS) principles guide community response plans and resource integration across various sectors.
- Core capabilities include planning, operational coordination, and public information dissemination.
Emergency Agreements
- States utilize Emergency Management Assistance Compacts (EMACs) to request mutual aid from other states during emergencies.
Core Capabilities in Response
- Core capabilities include Environmental Response/Health and Safety, Operational Communications, Mass-Care Services, and others specified as essential for effective response efforts.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
- The Director of the State Emergency Management Agency ensures state preparedness and coordinates responses during emergencies.
- The President leads the federal response to ensure rapid deployment of resources and effective incident management.
Training and Integration
- The NRF is always in effect and designed for flexible, scalable implementation based on incident requirements.
- Ongoing planning must recognize the potential contributions of all partners to a coordinated response.
Communication and Assessment
- Situational assessment and operational communications are critical for maintaining situational awareness and ensuring public safety.
- The National Response Framework remains a comprehensive guide to facilitating prevention, recovery, and mitigation efforts across all community layers.
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Test your knowledge on the National Response Framework with this quiz. It covers the basic premises and guiding principles essential for local incident management. Ideal for emergency management students and professionals.
