Government Response to a Disaster Declaration Knowledge Assessment Answer Key (Continued) 6. The Federal Response Plan is applicable only to natural disasters. False. The Federal Response Plan is also implemented in technological emergencies and disasters, as well as other types of situations covered by the Stafford Act. A checkmark appears in the appropriate column to match the following actions to the level of government that has the primary responsibility. Assessment Answer Key (Continued) 8. Under the Federal Response Plan, ESFs report directly to their agency heads for direction regarding needed Federal response to the disaster. 9. False ESFs work under the coordination of the FCO or other section chiefs. ESF team members may keep their agencies informed and involved in the process. ESF representatives work at the disaster site and are not part of the FEMA Headquarters Emergency Support Team. False ESFs are an important part of both the Headquarters and local operations. 10. The declaration process may be expedited. True In catastrophic situations or disasters of national interest, the process can be expedited. |