Question

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as another common name for Disaster Management Exercises (DMEx)?

• A. Emergency management exercises
• B. Emergency preparedness exercises
• C. Disaster relief operations
• D. Simulation exercises

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Disaster relief operations

• Disaster Management Exercises (DMEx) are simulations or drills conducted before an actual disaster to test plans, procedures, and coordination. They are a form of preparedness.

• Disaster relief operations are the actual actions taken during and immediately after a disaster to provide assistance, save lives, and mitigate suffering (e.g., search and rescue, providing food and shelter, medical aid). These are part of the response phase of disaster management.