FEMA IS-800
National Response Framework (NRF)correct answera guide to how the nation responds to all types of
disasters and emergencies
the national response framework (NRF) is built oncorrect answerscalable, flexible, and adaptable
concepts identified in the National Incident Management System (NIMS)
the term "response" includescorrect answer-actions to save lives, protect property and the
environment, stabilize the incident, and meet basic human needs following an incident
-the execution of emergency plans and actions to enable recovery
terminal objectivecorrect answerto describe how the national response framework is applied to manage
all-hazards response
implementation of NRF structures and procedures allows forcorrect answer-a scaled response
-delivery of the specific resources and capabilities
-a level of coordination appropriate to each incident
national preparedness system (NPS)correct answerdeveloped to provide the approach, resources, and
tools to aid the whole community in its preparedness activities to achieve the national preparedness
goal
whats involved in the NPS?correct answer-what capabilities are needed
-how they should be developed and sustained
-how they should be delivered
National Preparedness Goal (NPG) definitioncorrect answerpresents an integrated, layered, and whole
community approach to preparedness. The goal itself is a result of contributions from the whole
community
the National Preparedness Goalcorrect answera 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
five mission areascorrect answer-prevention
-protection
-mitigation
-response
-recovery
,preventioncorrect answerthose capabilities necessary to avoid, prevent, or stop a threatened or actual
act of terrorism. Include but not limited to:
-information sharing and warning
-domestic counterterrorism
-preventing the acquisition or use of weapons of mass destruction (WMD)
protectioncorrect answerthose capabilities necessary to secure the homeland against terrorism and
manmade or natural disasters. Included but not limited to:
-defense against weapons of mass destruction (WMD)
-defense and agriculture of food
-critical infrastructure protection
-protection of key leadership and events
-border security
-immigration security
-cybersecurity
mitigationcorrect answerthose capabilities necessary to reduce the loss of life and property by lessening
the impact of disasters. Include but are not limited to:
-community-wide risk reduction projects
-efforts to improve the resilience of critical infrastructure and key resource lifelines
-risk reduction for specific vulnerabilities from natural hazards or acts of terrorism
-initiatives to reduce future risks after a disaster has occurred
responsecorrect answerthose capabilities necessary to save lives, protect property and the
environment, and meet basic human needs after an incident has occurred
recoverycorrect answerthose capabilities necessary to assist communities affected by an incident to
recover effectively, including but not limited to:
-rebuilding infrastructure systems
-providing adequate interim and long-term housing for survivors
-restoring health, social, and community services
-promoting economic development
-restoring natural and cultural resources
characteristics of 32 core capabilitiescorrect answer-are distinct critical elements necessary to meet the
national preparedness goal
, -are essential for the execution of each mission area
-provide a common language for preparedness across the whole community
-are not exclusive to any single level of government or organization and encompass the whole
community
the whole community includescorrect answer-individuals and families, including those with access and
functional needs
-business
-faith-based and community organizations
-nonprofit groups
-schools and academia
-media outlets
-all levels of government, including state, local, tribal, territorial, and federal partners
protecting universal accessibilitycorrect answerplanning to meet the needs of the whole community by
providing physical access, communication access, or access to disaster or emergency programs
Core Advisory Groups (CAG) provide input in inclusive emergency operations plans, including:correct
answer-local, jurisdictional, or state accessible evacuation plans
-temporary accessible housing plans
-accessibility to, of and in shelters
to assist response partners in effectively carrying out the Response mission, the National Response
Framework:correct answer-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 and responsibilities for integrating capabilities across the whole community
-outlines how the response mission area related to other mission areas
The Response Federal Interagency Operational Plan (FIOP)correct answerfurther defines the concepts,
principles, structures, and actions introduced in the National Response Framework, with a focus on the
federal level
Response doctrinecorrect answerdefines basic roles, responsibilities, and operational concepts for
Response across all levels of government and with the private sector and nongovernmental
organizations
overarching objective of Response activitiescorrect answer-ensuring life safety, protecting property and
the environment
-stabilizing the incident
National Response Framework (NRF)correct answera guide to how the nation responds to all types of
disasters and emergencies
the national response framework (NRF) is built oncorrect answerscalable, flexible, and adaptable
concepts identified in the National Incident Management System (NIMS)
the term "response" includescorrect answer-actions to save lives, protect property and the
environment, stabilize the incident, and meet basic human needs following an incident
-the execution of emergency plans and actions to enable recovery
terminal objectivecorrect answerto describe how the national response framework is applied to manage
all-hazards response
implementation of NRF structures and procedures allows forcorrect answer-a scaled response
-delivery of the specific resources and capabilities
-a level of coordination appropriate to each incident
national preparedness system (NPS)correct answerdeveloped to provide the approach, resources, and
tools to aid the whole community in its preparedness activities to achieve the national preparedness
goal
whats involved in the NPS?correct answer-what capabilities are needed
-how they should be developed and sustained
-how they should be delivered
National Preparedness Goal (NPG) definitioncorrect answerpresents an integrated, layered, and whole
community approach to preparedness. The goal itself is a result of contributions from the whole
community
the National Preparedness Goalcorrect answera 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
five mission areascorrect answer-prevention
-protection
-mitigation
-response
-recovery
,preventioncorrect answerthose capabilities necessary to avoid, prevent, or stop a threatened or actual
act of terrorism. Include but not limited to:
-information sharing and warning
-domestic counterterrorism
-preventing the acquisition or use of weapons of mass destruction (WMD)
protectioncorrect answerthose capabilities necessary to secure the homeland against terrorism and
manmade or natural disasters. Included but not limited to:
-defense against weapons of mass destruction (WMD)
-defense and agriculture of food
-critical infrastructure protection
-protection of key leadership and events
-border security
-immigration security
-cybersecurity
mitigationcorrect answerthose capabilities necessary to reduce the loss of life and property by lessening
the impact of disasters. Include but are not limited to:
-community-wide risk reduction projects
-efforts to improve the resilience of critical infrastructure and key resource lifelines
-risk reduction for specific vulnerabilities from natural hazards or acts of terrorism
-initiatives to reduce future risks after a disaster has occurred
responsecorrect answerthose capabilities necessary to save lives, protect property and the
environment, and meet basic human needs after an incident has occurred
recoverycorrect answerthose capabilities necessary to assist communities affected by an incident to
recover effectively, including but not limited to:
-rebuilding infrastructure systems
-providing adequate interim and long-term housing for survivors
-restoring health, social, and community services
-promoting economic development
-restoring natural and cultural resources
characteristics of 32 core capabilitiescorrect answer-are distinct critical elements necessary to meet the
national preparedness goal
, -are essential for the execution of each mission area
-provide a common language for preparedness across the whole community
-are not exclusive to any single level of government or organization and encompass the whole
community
the whole community includescorrect answer-individuals and families, including those with access and
functional needs
-business
-faith-based and community organizations
-nonprofit groups
-schools and academia
-media outlets
-all levels of government, including state, local, tribal, territorial, and federal partners
protecting universal accessibilitycorrect answerplanning to meet the needs of the whole community by
providing physical access, communication access, or access to disaster or emergency programs
Core Advisory Groups (CAG) provide input in inclusive emergency operations plans, including:correct
answer-local, jurisdictional, or state accessible evacuation plans
-temporary accessible housing plans
-accessibility to, of and in shelters
to assist response partners in effectively carrying out the Response mission, the National Response
Framework:correct answer-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 and responsibilities for integrating capabilities across the whole community
-outlines how the response mission area related to other mission areas
The Response Federal Interagency Operational Plan (FIOP)correct answerfurther defines the concepts,
principles, structures, and actions introduced in the National Response Framework, with a focus on the
federal level
Response doctrinecorrect answerdefines basic roles, responsibilities, and operational concepts for
Response across all levels of government and with the private sector and nongovernmental
organizations
overarching objective of Response activitiescorrect answer-ensuring life safety, protecting property and
the environment
-stabilizing the incident
