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abern

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Which of the following U.S. agencies is responsible for overseeing the actions of protecting against, responding to, recovering from, and preventing the effects of disaster?
 
  a. American Red Cross (ARC)
  b. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
  c. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
  d. The National Incident Management System (NIMS)

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the risk for violence among females in the United States today?
 
  a. One of top five causes of death from age 1 to 44 years
  b. One of top 10 causes of death, especially among girls aged 1 to 4 years
  c. One of the top 10 causes of death, especially among women aged 15 to 24 years
  d. One of the top 10 causes of death, especially among vulnerable elderly



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shaquita

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Because of the recognition of the need to be prepared, programs have been created to address the national, state, and local management of disasters. President George W. Bush established the NIMS in 2004. The NIMS provides a systematic, proactive approach for all levels of government and nongovernmental agencies to work seamlessly to prevent, protect against, respond to, recover from, and prevent the effects of disasters (Federal Emergency Management Agency, 2012). The ARC is not a governmental agency. It is chartered by Congress to provide disaster relief. It works in partnership with FEMA, DHS, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and other local, state, and federal agencies to provide and manage needed services. The DHS was established to realign the existing agencies, groups, and organizations into a single department, focusing on protecting the American people and their homeland. The mission of the FEMA is to support citizens and first responders to ensure that, as a nation, everyone works together to build, sustain, and improve the capacity to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Among all females, homicide ranks in the top five causes of death among ages 1 to 44 years. Homicide is the third leading cause of death among females in the age groups of 1 to 4 and 20 to 29 years, is the fourth leading cause of death in the 5 to 14 year age group, and ranks fifth in the 30 to 34 year age group.




abern

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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
:D TYSM


bdobbins

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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