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When local authorities are overwhelmed by a major incident what program can they use to request federal assistance?
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defense of civilians
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Do the DSCA provide federal assistance for local and state authorities who are overwhelmed by major incidents?
Defense support of civil authorities
What is one true statement about the Defense Support of Civil Authorities DSCA program?
The DSCA provides federal assistance for local and state authorities who are overwhelmed by major incidents.
When local and state authorities are overwhelmed by major incidents what programs can they use to request federal assistance?
Defense support of Civil Authoritie
Does a local jurisdiction apply for federal assistance under the Stafford Act and other Federal authorities if an incident grows beyond the capability of the local jurisdiction?
Type your answer here... No
What response plan has three roles Assist local jurisdictions whose capabilities are overwhelmed Respond first to certain emergencies Work with Federal government when Federal assistance is necessary?
State
If an incident grows beyond the capacity of a local jurisdiction?
Municipal incident response can be limited by their resources. In such situations and dependent on magnitude/severity, state and federal assistance can be involved.
What are some of the key messages during the Response phase of an incident?
Establish realistic expectations for FEMA and other federal assistance programs
When assistance is coordinated by a Federal agency with primary jurisdiction the Department of Homeland Security may activate Framework mechanisms to support the response without assuming overall?
leadership for the incident
Are there federal programs for energy assistance?
There is a federal program for energy assistance. It is called the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program(LIHEAP).
Who is the principal federal official for the domestic incident management?
The secretary of homeland security is the principal Federal official for domestic incident management.
Is the National Association Pharmacy Reglulated Authorities federal or provincial legislation?
Federal
In connection with the defense support of civil authorities program what best describes the legal term posse comitatus?
A law prohibiting federal military troops to enforce civilian laws.
