FEMA 800 Relevant Questions And
Answers
Mission AreasRelevant Answers Prevention, Protection, Mitigation, Response,
Recovery
The National Response Framework is 1 of ___ national frameworks within the National
Preparedness System.Relevant Answers 5
Framework PrinciplesRelevant Answers - engaged partnership
- tiered response
- scalable/flexible/adaptable operational capabilities
- unity of effort through unified command
- readiness to act
Engaged PartnershipRelevant 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 ResponseRelevant Answers incidents must be managed at the lowest possible
jurisdictional level and supported by additional capabilities when needed
Scalable, Flexible, Adaptable Operational CapabilitiesRelevant Answers as incidents
change in size, scope, and complexity, the response must adapt to meet requirements
Unity of Effort Through Unified CommandRelevant 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 ActRelevant Answers collective duty (individuals, households,
communities, local/tribal/state/territorial/insular area/federal govs, to provide the best
response possible
NRFRelevant 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:Relevant Answers scalable, flexible and adaptable concepts
identified in NIMS
The term "response" as used in NRF includes:Relevant 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:Relevant Answers management and
coordination
NRF audienceRelevant 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.Relevant
Answers cannot
Equal AccessRelevant Answers - children
- older adults
- disabled
- religious/racial/ethic diverse backgrounds
- limited english
- O's of animals
NRF ScopeRelevant Answers describes the principles, roles, and responsibilities, and
coordinating structures for delivering the core capabilities required to stabilize
community lifelines
NRF Response Mission Area ScopeRelevant 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 ______.Relevant Answers in
effect, at any time
, Selective implementation of NRF structures/procedures allows for a :Relevant Answers
scaled response, delivery of specific resources and capabilities, level of coordination
appropriate to each incident
NRF "Incident"Relevant Answers actual or potential emergencies and disasters
resulting from all types of threats/hazards
ESFRelevant Answers Emergency Support Functions, coordination of federal incident
response
- organized groups of gov/private-sector entities that provide personnel, supplies,
facilities, equipment
NPSRelevant 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 GoalRelevant 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:Relevant
Answers a secure and resilient nation
PreventionRelevant 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)
ProtectionRelevant Answers capabilities necessary to secure the homeland against
terrorism, manmade or natural disasters
- defense against WMD threats
- defense of agriculture/food
- critical infrastructure protection
- protection of key leadership/events
- border security
- maritime security
- transportation security
- immigration security
- cybersecurity
Answers
Mission AreasRelevant Answers Prevention, Protection, Mitigation, Response,
Recovery
The National Response Framework is 1 of ___ national frameworks within the National
Preparedness System.Relevant Answers 5
Framework PrinciplesRelevant Answers - engaged partnership
- tiered response
- scalable/flexible/adaptable operational capabilities
- unity of effort through unified command
- readiness to act
Engaged PartnershipRelevant 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 ResponseRelevant Answers incidents must be managed at the lowest possible
jurisdictional level and supported by additional capabilities when needed
Scalable, Flexible, Adaptable Operational CapabilitiesRelevant Answers as incidents
change in size, scope, and complexity, the response must adapt to meet requirements
Unity of Effort Through Unified CommandRelevant 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 ActRelevant Answers collective duty (individuals, households,
communities, local/tribal/state/territorial/insular area/federal govs, to provide the best
response possible
NRFRelevant 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:Relevant Answers scalable, flexible and adaptable concepts
identified in NIMS
The term "response" as used in NRF includes:Relevant 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:Relevant Answers management and
coordination
NRF audienceRelevant 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.Relevant
Answers cannot
Equal AccessRelevant Answers - children
- older adults
- disabled
- religious/racial/ethic diverse backgrounds
- limited english
- O's of animals
NRF ScopeRelevant Answers describes the principles, roles, and responsibilities, and
coordinating structures for delivering the core capabilities required to stabilize
community lifelines
NRF Response Mission Area ScopeRelevant 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 ______.Relevant Answers in
effect, at any time
, Selective implementation of NRF structures/procedures allows for a :Relevant Answers
scaled response, delivery of specific resources and capabilities, level of coordination
appropriate to each incident
NRF "Incident"Relevant Answers actual or potential emergencies and disasters
resulting from all types of threats/hazards
ESFRelevant Answers Emergency Support Functions, coordination of federal incident
response
- organized groups of gov/private-sector entities that provide personnel, supplies,
facilities, equipment
NPSRelevant 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 GoalRelevant 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:Relevant
Answers a secure and resilient nation
PreventionRelevant 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)
ProtectionRelevant Answers capabilities necessary to secure the homeland against
terrorism, manmade or natural disasters
- defense against WMD threats
- defense of agriculture/food
- critical infrastructure protection
- protection of key leadership/events
- border security
- maritime security
- transportation security
- immigration security
- cybersecurity
