Exam 2: Homeland Security and the All-Hazards Umbrella

Which agency was the first example of the national consolidation of emergency mitigation?

The Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale and the Richter Scale are both measurements for hurricanes.

______ is the effort to reduce loss of life and property by lessening the impact of disasters.

The whole-community approach to emergency management requires collaboration between ______ and ______ entities.

What term is used when a hazard actually turns into a risk?

The all-hazards umbrella refers to preparation for disasters that are ______.

What are Molotov Cocktails examples of?

Tropical cyclonic storms,earthquakes,tornadoes,floods,and wildland fires are all examples of ______.

What type of claims does the NFIP handle?

Non-wildland fires can be started by arsonists as a tool of domestic terrorism.

Technological hazards,as defined in this chapter,can be the result of human error,natural disasters,______,or ______.

A condition posing potential risks is called a(n)______.

The AK-47 and the M16 are both examples of ______.

The all-hazards umbrella is a new approach that has only been adopted after the 9/11 attacks.

The detonation of nuclear devices can cause ______,which can then result in grid infrastructure malfunctions.

IEDs are usually used by official military personnel.

With the exception of mines,the vast majority of terrorists' bombs are ______.

ANFO explosives are made from ammonium nitrate and fuel oil.

Recovery systems are not a consideration in the "phase of disaster" model.

Semtex and Composite-4 are examples of ______.