FEMA Knowledge Assessment Answer Key (Continued)

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Most life- and property-threatening emergencies are best dealt with at which levels of government?

State and local

Most life- and property-threatening emergencies are best dealt with at the State and local levels of government. However, FEMA supports these efforts by providing resources, guidance, and readiness to respond when demand exceeds local capabilities.

Developing community awareness programs for weather emergencies and home safety is a FEMA activity.

True. Through numerous diversified programs, including community awareness programs, FEMA provides the vital ingredients for an effective national emergency management system.

The development and delivery of emergency management training to enhance emergency capabilities of Federal, State, and local governments and the private sector is the responsibility of

The Emergency Management Institute (EMI).

The Preparedness, Training and Exercises Directorate is responsible for the oversight of EMI. EMI serves as the focal point for the development and delivery of emergency management training to enhance emergency capabilities of Federal, State, and local governments and the private sector.

Types of goods and services provided by the Mitigation Directorate include:

Hazardous materials studies are provided by the United States Fire Administration, and mobile home installation and maintenance are provided by the Response and Recovery Directorate.

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Types of goods and services provided by the Response and Recovery Directorate include:

All-hazard public information materials are provided by the Mitigation Directorate.

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Types of goods and services provided by the United States Fire Administration include:

The United States Fire Administration does not provide fire protective clothing.

10. Types of goods and services provided by the Operations Support Directorate include:

Cost and benefit analysis is provided by the Mitigation Directorate, and teleconference services are provided by the Response and Recovery Directorate.