Crisis management: fundamentals
Crisis - correct answer ✔Unstable, difficult or dangerous event which is
unexpected, cause uncertaintyband requires immediate action
crisis management - correct answer ✔Processes and procedures which
reduce or avoid losses, minimize fear, maintain order,ensure victims and
survivors receive prompt and appropriate assistance and achieve effective
recovery as quickly as possible ; four stages are mitigation, preparedness,
response, and recovery
Mitigation - correct answer ✔Actions which prevent or reduce the likelihood
of an event or reduce the potential for damaging effects of an event
FEMA - correct answer ✔Federal agency which coordinates the federal
governments role in crisis management and provides resources for the
implementation of the national preparedness system
Private sector - correct answer ✔Part of society which is not under
government control; includes businesses and nonprofit organizations
National preparedness system - correct answer ✔Feature developed and
promoted by FEMA to outline a systematic process for crisis management at
all levels of the community; includes resources such as CPGS,NIMS and the
national planning system
National Incident Management System (NIMS) - correct answer
✔Comprehensive national approach to incident management of crises and
facilities coordination among gov and private entities at all levels
Crisis - correct answer ✔Unstable, difficult or dangerous event which is
unexpected, cause uncertaintyband requires immediate action
crisis management - correct answer ✔Processes and procedures which
reduce or avoid losses, minimize fear, maintain order,ensure victims and
survivors receive prompt and appropriate assistance and achieve effective
recovery as quickly as possible ; four stages are mitigation, preparedness,
response, and recovery
Mitigation - correct answer ✔Actions which prevent or reduce the likelihood
of an event or reduce the potential for damaging effects of an event
FEMA - correct answer ✔Federal agency which coordinates the federal
governments role in crisis management and provides resources for the
implementation of the national preparedness system
Private sector - correct answer ✔Part of society which is not under
government control; includes businesses and nonprofit organizations
National preparedness system - correct answer ✔Feature developed and
promoted by FEMA to outline a systematic process for crisis management at
all levels of the community; includes resources such as CPGS,NIMS and the
national planning system
National Incident Management System (NIMS) - correct answer
✔Comprehensive national approach to incident management of crises and
facilities coordination among gov and private entities at all levels
