FEMA 700: Lesson 5

What does ICS stand for in the context of EOC structure?

• Incident Command System

• International Communication System

• Internal Control Structure

• Information Coordination Service

What is one possible modification organizations might make to the standard ICS structure?

• Slight modifications to fit their needs

• Removing all coordination sections

• Using only one person for all roles

• Ignoring the on-scene organization

What is the main focus of jurisdictions/organizations that use the ISM EOC structure?

• Information, planning, and resource support

• Medical response and recovery

• Financial management and auditing

• Public relations and media

What structure may jurisdictions/organizations use in their EOC according to the material?

• Day-to-day departmental/agency structure

• Randomly assigned structure

• Military command structure

• Community volunteer structure

Which department is responsible for health and human services in the EOC structure?

• Department of Health & Human Services

• Department of Public Safety

• Department of Education

• Department of Administration

Which of the following is a reason for activating an Emergency Operations Center?

• Multiple jurisdictions or agencies are involved in an incident

• The weather is sunny and calm

• There are no threats or incidents

• The EOC is always activated

What is one circumstance that could lead to EOC activation?

• Threshold events described in an emergency operations plan occur

• The EOC is empty

• There are no emergencies

• The weather is normal