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NIMS Chapter 1
Question | Answer |
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The authorization for the establishment of a national incident management system is found within ___ which was issued on Feb 28, 2___. | HSPD-5; 2003 |
___ is a comprehensive document that prioritizes critical infrastructures and key resources. It also establishes a broad range of specific responsibilities for the DHS and other federal agencies with specific authorities. | HSPD-7 |
___ requires that command facilities, such as EOCs, dispatch centers and response stations and precincts, must be identified and protected. | HSPD-7 |
___ establishes preparedness policies for prevention and response to terrorist attacks and major disasters. this policy specifies a need for "all-hazard preparedness". | HSPD-8 |
The most important word in the title of the National Incident Management System is ___. Its also the most overlooked word. | System |
When appropriate, the ___ will review and support implementation plans to ensure consistency with NIMS concepts and principles. | National Integration Center (NIC) |
The flexibility to manage incident of any size requires ___ and ___ among emergency management/response personnel and their affiliated organizations. | coordination; standardization |
NIMS provides a set of standardized organizational structures that improve integration and connectivity among jurisdictions and disciplines, starting with a common foundation of ___ and ___. | preparedness and planning. |
Five major components make up this systems approach (NIMS): | 1. Preparedness; 2.Communications and information management; 3.Resource management; 4.Command and management; 5.Ongoing management and maintenance |
The command and management structure is based on three key organizational constructs: | 1.Incident Command System; 2.Multiagency coordination systems; 3.Public information |
Within the auspices of ongoing management and maintenance, there are two components: | The NIC and supporting technologies |
___ required the secretary of DHS to establish a mechanism for ensuring the ongoing management and maintenance of NIMS, including consultation with other federal departments and agencies, state, tribal, and local stakeholders, NGOs; and the private sector | HSPD-5 |
Th e___ provides strategic direction, oversight, and coordination of NIMS and supports both routine maintenance and the continuous refinement of NIMS and its components. | NIC |
The NIC, in partnership with the DHS ___, oversees and coordinates the ongoing development of incident management-related technology, including strategic research and development. | Science and Technology Directorate |
Developed by the Advisory Panel to Asses Domestic Response Capabilities for Terrorism Involving Weapons of Mass Destruction (commonly known as the ___ Commission), this concept calls upon the United States to develop a new, higher level of preparedness an | Gilmore; New Normalcy |