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1. The National Response scalable, flexible, and adaptable concepts identified in the National
Framework is built on Incident Management System (NIMS).
what?
2. "Response" in the Nation- 1. Actions to save lives, protect property and the environment, stabilize
al Response Framework the incident, and meet basic human needs following an incident
includes: 2. The execution of emergency plans and actions to enable recovery
3. Standardizing national the whole community to work together to prevent, protect against, mit-
response doctrine with igate, respond to, and recover from the effects of incidents regardless
NIMS allows... of their cause, size, location, or complexity
4. NRF focuses especially on Private sector partners
those who are involved Non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
in delivering and applying Government officials
the response core capa- Community leaders
bilities, including: Emergency management practitioners
First responders
5. The community aided by Children
NRF includes... Older adults
Individuals with disabilities and others with access and functional
needs
Those from religiously, racially, and ethnically diverse backgrounds
People with limited English proficiency
Owners of animals, including household pets and service and assis-
tance animals
6. "Response" focuses on ensuring that the nation is able to respond effectively to all
types of incidents, ranging from those that are adequately handled
with local assets to those that are of catastrophic proportions and
require marshalling the capabilities of the entire nation.
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7. Why is NRF always in ef- 1. The structures, roles, and responsibilities described herein can be
fect? partially or fully implemented in the context of a threat or hazard, in
anticipation of a significant event, or in response to an incident.
2. Implementation of NRF structures and procedures allows for a
scaled response, delivery of the specific resources and capabilities,
and a level of coordination appropriate to each incident.
8. The National Prepared- A secure and resilient nation with the capabilities required across the
ness Goal: whole community to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to,
and recover from the threats and hazards that pose the greatest risk
9. What are the five mission Prevention, Protection, Mitigation, Response, and Recovery
areas?
10. A successful national pre- A secure and resilient nation
paredness goal gains...
11. Prevention The term "prevention" refers to those capabilities necessary to avoid,
prevent, or stop a threatened or actual act of terrorism. Prevention
capabilities include but are not limited to: information sharing and
warning; domestic counterterrorism; and preventing the acquisition
or use of weapons of mass destruction
12. Protection The term "protection" refers to those capabilities necessary to secure
the homeland against terrorism and manmade or natural disasters.
Protection capabilities include but are not limited to: defense against
weapons of mass destruction (WMD) threats; defense of agriculture
and food; critical infrastructure protection; protection of key leadership
and events; border security; maritime security; transportation security;
immigration security; and cybersecurity.
13. Mitigation The term "mitigation" refers to those capabilities necessary to reduce
loss of life and property by lessening the impact of disasters. Mit-
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