Definition 1 of 195
HHS covers public health and medical response (mass care, emergency assistance, housing,
human service).
Federal Interagency Operational Plan (FIOPS)
Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)
Public Health Service Act
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
Definition 2 of 195
Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code
NFPA 10
Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Resource (ASPR)
ANSI Z535.2
NFPA 30
,Term 3 of 195
Government Emergency Telecommunications Service (GETS)
targeted the clean-up of uncontrolled or abandoned hazardous-waste sites around the
country
is a program of the Department of Homeland Security, Office of Emergency
Communications that prioritizes calls over wireline networks.
An overview of an incident by all relevant parties that provides incident information
enabling the Incident Commander/Unified Command and any supporting agencies and
organizations to make effective, consistent, and timely decisions.
provides guidance for conducting a Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment
(THIRA) and Stakeholder Preparedness Review (SPR), formerly State Preparedness Report.
Definition 4 of 195
how readily a substance combines chemically with other substances.
Reactivity
core capabilities
choking agents
beta particles
,Term 5 of 195
National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS)
Operates the National Response Center for reporting oil and chemical spills. Oversees
environmental cleanup activities on navigable waterways.
communicates information about terrorist threats by providing timely, detailed information
to the public, government, first responders, airports, and private sector
An agency in the Executive Office of the President that advises the president on national
security
This directive establishes a National Strategy for Public Health and Medical Preparedness
(Strategy), which builds upon principles set forth in Biodefense for the 21st Century (April
2004) and will transform our national approach to protecting the health of the American
people against all disasters.
Definition 6 of 195
captures lessons learned and smart practices that become part of a web-based national library
accessible to all levels of government. Replaced the Disaster Corrective Action Program in 2003
The National Exercise Program (NEP)
Stored Emergency Power Supply Systems
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
Remedial Action Management Program (RAMP)
Term 7 of 195
Brucellosis
Category C
Category B
Category A
, Term 8 of 195
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third highest priority, include emerging pathogens that could be engineered
a person's knowledge of the situation around the individual or the operating unit
stress the respiratory tract and can result in asphyxiation. Example: phosgene
30-day interval, minimum duration of 30 seconds. 1.5 hour test every 12 months.
Term 9 of 195
ESF 14
Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code
Policy and procedures to be followed when an event occurs that has the potential to kill or
injure a group of people
a system of interdisciplinary coordination that emphasizes responsibility rather than
authority.
Long-Term Community Recovery
Term 10 of 195
ESF 5
Public Works and Engineering
Public Safety and Security
Logistics
Information and Planning
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