Response to a disaster is in its final phase. Although still in the recovery phase of the response, an evaluation meeting is arranged. The purpose of the evaluation meeting is to:
A) Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the response and submit a plan to improve response in the future
B) Create a report that emphasizes the cohesiveness of the departmental response to the disaster
C) Analyze the effectiveness of the disaster relief teams from respondent states
D) Create a postdisaster report for FEMA
Ans: A
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An evaluation meeting, led by the local emergency response committee, takes place during the recovery phase. A detailed list of strengths and weaknesses, as well as successes and failures, should be developed. Following a thorough review of the responses, a final report is prepared with recommendations for improving emergency response in the future. The report should not emphasize the cohesiveness of the departmental response to the disaster but should consider both strengths and weaknesses of the response. The purpose should be to analyze the effectiveness of the plan, not the relief teams from respondent states. The primary purpose of the meeting is not to create a report for FEMA but to evaluate the local emergency response.
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