When would the National Guard become involved in a disaster?
a. When the Federal Emergency Management Agency requests such assistance
b. When the local government requests help keeping order in the community
c. When the president has declared the area a national disaster
d. When the state has been asked to help an overwhelmed community
ANS: D
When a disaster overwhelms the local community's resources, then the state's department or office of emergency management is called for assistance. Before an event, state officials provide technical support for prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery. State officials are on scene at disaster events to facilitate coordination of state resources and to disseminate information. In some cases, the National Guard may be called in to aid the community.
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