Question 1

The structure of emergency management in the United Kingdom is decentralized.

Accepted Answer

Emergency management in the United Kingdom is the responsibility of each individual country within the UK, with each country having its own emergency management structure and protocols. This decentralized approach allows for tailored responses to specific local emergencies.

Question 2

The Black Tuesday fires of Tasmania (1967) were the seminal point for the development of structured national emergency management in Australia.

Accepted Answer

The Black Tuesday fires of Tasmania, which occurred in 1967, were a major catalyst for the development of structured national emergency management in Australia. This event highlighted the need for a coordinated and effective approach to emergency management, which led to the establishment of the National Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA) in 1974.

Question 3

Similar to the United States, the evolution of emergency management in the United Kingdom took its first steps with the passage of the Civil Defense Act of 1948, due to concerns of a nuclear attack.

Accepted Answer

The evolution of emergency management in the UK did indeed begin with the passage of the Civil Defense Act of 1948, which was in response to concerns about a potential nuclear attack.

Question 4

DMA 2000 allows local governments to obtain funding from the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), but only after a disaster occurs.

Accepted Answer

DMA 2000 allows local governments to apply for HMGP funding both before and after a disaster occurs, as long as they have an approved mitigation plan in place.

Question 5

Local mitigation plans should be submitted to which State official?
A) State Hazard Mitigation Officer (SHMO)
B) State Plans Coordinator (SPC)
C) State Preparedness Officer (SPO)
D) None of the above

Accepted Answer

Local mitigation plans should be submitted to the State Hazard Mitigation Officer (SHMO) for review and approval.

Question 6

State, Local and Indian Tribal governments are required to develop a hazard mitigation plan as a condition for receiving certain types of non-emergency disaster assistance, including funding for mitigation projects from the federal government.

Accepted Answer

This requirement is stated in the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000.

Question 7

The Disaster Countermeasures Basic Act of 1961 (Act No. 223) provides the institutional framework for disaster prevention and management in Australia.

Accepted Answer

The Disaster Countermeasures Basic Act of 1961 is a Japanese law, not an Australian one. Australia has its own legislation for disaster management, such as the Disaster Management Act 2003.

Question 8

New Zealand government passed the Disaster Management Act of 2005 on the first anniversary of the devastating Indian Ocean tsunami of 2004.

Accepted Answer

New Zealand's primary legislation for managing emergencies is the Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002, not the Disaster Management Act of 2005.

Question 9

Who was Robert T. Stafford?
A) The first Director of FEMA
B) A peanut farmer from Georgia
C) A Republican Senator from Vermont
D) The Governor of Texas in the 1970s

Accepted Answer

Robert T. Stafford was a Republican Senator from Vermont who served in the United States Senate from 1971 to 1989. He was known for his work on environmental and disaster relief legislation, which led to the establishment of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, a federal law that provides assistance to states and localities in the event of a disaster.

Question 10

Which U.S. federal Act made undeveloped coastal barriers along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts ineligible for federal expenditure and financial assistance?
A) Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012
B) Environmental Impact Act of 2002
C) Coastal Barrier Resources Act (CBRA) of 1982
D) National Flood Insurance Reform Act of 1992

Accepted Answer

The Coastal Barrier Resources Act (CBRA) of 1982 made undeveloped coastal barriers along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts ineligible for federal expenditure and financial assistance in order to discourage development in high-risk coastal areas. This act established the Coastal Barrier Resources System (CBRS) which includes over 700 thousand acres of undeveloped coastal barriers.

Question 11

Which U.S. federal program, established in September of 1950, authorized the government to provide disaster response assistance for State and local governments?
A) All Hazards Mitigation Program
B) Federal Disaster Relief Program
C) Disaster Relief and Recovery Program
D) Civil Contingencies Program

Accepted Answer

The Federal Disaster Relief Program, also known as the Disaster Relief Act of 1950, was established in September of 1950 and authorized the federal government to provide disaster response assistance for State and local governments. The other options listed are not specific federal programs established for disaster response assistance.

Question 12

Complete the following statement with the correct choice below: The Stafford Act is also known as the ______________.
A) National Disasters Recovery Act
B) Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act of 1988
C) All Hazards Act of 1976
D) Presidential Directive Number 1

Accepted Answer

The Stafford Act is also known as the Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act of 1988. This law provides the legal authority for the federal government to provide assistance to states, localities, and individuals affected by natural disasters or emergencies.

Question 13

Which U.S. President could be credited for the creation of the Federal Emergency Management Agency?
A) Jimmy Carter
B) Richard Nixon
C) Herbert Hoover
D) Dwight Eisenhower

Accepted Answer

In 1979, President Jimmy Carter signed Executive Order 12127, which created the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Prior to the creation of FEMA, disaster response was managed by different federal agencies, which led to confusion and inefficiency in times of crisis. FEMA was designed to consolidate these efforts and provide a centralized agency to coordinate emergency response and recovery efforts.

Question 14

Which U.S. Code of Federal Regulations covers Emergency Management and Assistance?
A) 36 CFR
B) 1910.126
C) 84 CFR
D) 44 CFR

Accepted Answer

44 CFR (Code of Federal Regulations) covers emergency management and assistance. It includes rules and regulations for FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) programs, grant management, disaster response, and recovery.

Question 15

The usual cycle for monitoring, evaluating, and updating a local mitigation plan is how many years?
A) Ten years
B) Five years
C) Two years
D) Four years

Accepted Answer

The usual cycle for monitoring, evaluating, and updating a local mitigation plan is every five years. This is outlined in the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000, which requires that local governments review and update their plans at least once every five years to remain eligible for certain FEMA grant programs.

Question 16

Australia does not have any national law to direct and legally mandate the activities of local emergency management agencies.

Accepted Answer

While there are national and state emergency management frameworks, there is no national law that directs and legally mandates the activities of local emergency management agencies in Australia. This means that each state and territory has their own legislation and guidelines that local emergency management agencies must operate under.

Question 17

The Stafford Act gives the U.S. federal government authority to assist states during a state of emergency.

Accepted Answer

The Stafford Act, passed in 1988, authorizes the federal government to provide assistance to state and local governments during a state of emergency or disaster. The Act provides guidelines for the distribution of federal funds and resources to help communities recover from emergencies such as natural disasters, terrorist attacks, and other emergencies.

Question 18

Which disaster event prompted the U.S. Congress to pass the National Flood Insurance Act?
A) Hurricane Camille
B) Johnstown Floods
C) Hurricane Betsy
D) Hurricane Andrew

Accepted Answer

The U.S. Congress passed the National Flood Insurance Act in 1968 in response to the widespread damage caused by Hurricane Betsy in 1965.

Question 19

Which U.S. federal Act, passed by Congress in 1966, augmented the Federal Disaster Relief Program allowing federal assistance to recovery activities?
A) Basic Disasters Management Act
B) Civil Contingencies Act
C) National Disasters Response Act
D) Disaster Relief Act

Accepted Answer

The Disaster Relief Act, also known as the Stafford Act, was passed by Congress in 1966. It established the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and augmented the Federal Disaster Relief Program allowing federal assistance to recovery activities. It is still the primary federal law governing emergency response and disaster relief efforts.

Question 20

According to a study conducted by Rose and colleagues in 2007, the most cost effective mitigation activity is flood mitigation.

Accepted Answer

The study conducted by Rose and colleagues in 2007 found that flood mitigation was the most cost effective mitigation activity.

Quiz 2: Mitigation Rules and Regulations

The structure of emergency management in the United Kingdom is decentralized.

The Black Tuesday fires of Tasmania (1967) were the seminal point for the development of structured national emergency management in Australia.

Similar to the United States, the evolution of emergency management in the United Kingdom took its first steps with the passage of the Civil Defense Act of 1948, due to concerns of a nuclear attack.

DMA 2000 allows local governments to obtain funding from the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), but only after a disaster occurs.

Local mitigation plans should be submitted to which State official?

State, Local and Indian Tribal governments are required to develop a hazard mitigation plan as a condition for receiving certain types of non-emergency disaster assistance, including funding for mitigation projects from the federal government.

The Disaster Countermeasures Basic Act of 1961 (Act No. 223) provides the institutional framework for disaster prevention and management in Australia.

New Zealand government passed the Disaster Management Act of 2005 on the first anniversary of the devastating Indian Ocean tsunami of 2004.

Who was Robert T. Stafford?

Which U.S. federal Act made undeveloped coastal barriers along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts ineligible for federal expenditure and financial assistance?

Which U.S. federal program, established in September of 1950, authorized the government to provide disaster response assistance for State and local governments?

Complete the following statement with the correct choice below: The Stafford Act is also known as the ______________.

Which U.S. President could be credited for the creation of the Federal Emergency Management Agency?

Which U.S. Code of Federal Regulations covers Emergency Management and Assistance?

The usual cycle for monitoring, evaluating, and updating a local mitigation plan is how many years?

Australia does not have any national law to direct and legally mandate the activities of local emergency management agencies.

The Stafford Act gives the U.S. federal government authority to assist states during a state of emergency.

Which disaster event prompted the U.S. Congress to pass the National Flood Insurance Act?

Which U.S. federal Act, passed by Congress in 1966, augmented the Federal Disaster Relief Program allowing federal assistance to recovery activities?

According to a study conducted by Rose and colleagues in 2007, the most cost effective mitigation activity is flood mitigation.