Mission Areas correct answers Prevention, Protection, Mitigation, Response, Recovery
The National Response Framework is 1 of ___ national frameworks within the National
Preparedness System. correct answers 5
Framework Principles correct answers - engaged partnership
- tiered response
- scalable/flexible/adaptable operational capabilities
- unity of effort through unified command
- readiness to act
Engaged Partnership correct answers leaders at all levels support engagement of the whole
community by developing shared goals and aligning capabilities so that no one is overwhelmed
in times of crisis
Tiered Response correct answers incidents must be managed at the lowest possible jurisdictional
level and supported by additional capabilities when needed
Scalable, Flexible, Adaptable Operational Capabilities correct answers as incidents change in
size, scope, and complexity, the response must adapt to meet requirements
Unity of Effort Through Unified Command correct answers unity of effort respects the chain of
command and each participating organization while ensuring/harnessing seamless coordination
across jurisdictions in support of common objectives
- each participating agency maintains its own authority/responsibility/accountability
- ICS application used when 1+ agency has jurisdiction and/or when incidents cross
jurisdictional lines
,Readiness to Act correct answers collective duty (individuals, households, communities,
local/tribal/state/territorial/insular area/federal govs, to provide the best response possible
NRF correct answers National Response Framework, guide to how the nation responds to all
types of disasters/emergencies
- identifies capabilities that are essential for response and community lifelines stabilization
- indicates the actions necessary to build and deliver the required capabilities
- describes key roles/responsibilities for integrating capabilities across the whole community
- outlines how the response mission area relates to other mission areas
The NRF is built on: correct answers scalable, flexible and adaptable concepts identified in
NIMS
The term "response" as used in NRF includes: correct answers - actions to save lives, protect
property/environment, stabilize the incident, meet basic human needs following an incident
- execution of emergency plans/actions to enable recovery
Instead of "command and coordination", NRF uses: correct answers management and
coordination
NRF audience correct answers focuses on those involved in delivering/applying the response
core capabilities
- private sector partners
- NGOs
- gov. officials
- community leaders
- emergency management practitioners
- first responders
,Gov. response alone ___ meet the needs of those affected by major disasters. correct answers
cannot
Equal Access correct answers - children
- older adults
- disabled
- religious/racial/ethic diverse backgrounds
- limited english
- O's of animals
NRF Scope correct answers describes the principles, roles, and responsibilities, and coordinating
structures for delivering the core capabilities required to stabilize community lifelines
NRF Response Mission Area Scope correct answers - ensures that the nation is able to respond
effectively to all types of incidents
- defines the capabilities necessary to save lives, protect property/environment, meet basic
human needs, stabilize incidents, restore basic services/community functionality, establish a
safe/secure environment toward recovery
The NRF is always _____, elements can be implemented ______. correct answers in effect, at
any time
Selective implementation of NRF structures/procedures allows for a : correct answers scaled
response, delivery of specific resources and capabilities, level of coordination appropriate to each
incident
NRF "Incident" correct answers actual or potential emergencies and disasters resulting from all
types of threats/hazards
ESF correct answers Emergency Support Functions, coordination of federal incident response
, - organized groups of gov/private-sector entities that provide personnel, supplies, facilities,
equipment
NPS correct answers National Preparedness System
- developed to provide the approach, resources, tools to aid the whole community in its
preparedness activities to achieve the national preparedness goal
- determines what capabilities are needed, how they should be developed/sustained, and how
they should be delivered
National Prepardeness Goal correct answers presents an integrated, layered and whole
community approach to preparedness
- the goal itself is a result of contributions from the whole community
"A secure and resilient nation with the capabilities required across the whole community to
prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from the threats and hazards that pose
the greatest risk."
Successful achievement of the National Preparedness Goal will result in: correct answers a
secure and resilient nation
Prevention correct answers capabilities necessary to avoid, prevent, stop a threatneed or actual
act of terrorism
- info sharing/warning
- domestic counterterrorism
- preventing the acquisition or use of weapons of mass destruction (WMD)
Protection correct answers capabilities necessary to secure the homeland against terrorism,
manmade or natural disasters
- defense against WMD threats
- defense of agriculture/food