Which of the following statements best describes how the American Red

Which of the following statements best describes how the American Red Cross (ARC) is different from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) or the National Incident Management System?

a. Funding includes only voluntary contributions.
b. It emphasizes being prepared for emergencies, not just reacting to them.
c. It has only volunteers as staff.
d. It is a nongovernmental volunteer agency.

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ANS: D
The ARC is not a governmental agency. The ARC, however, is chartered by Congress to provide disaster relief. It works in partnership with FEMA, the Department of Health and Human Services, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and other federal agencies to provide and manage needed services. The ARC receives federal money as well as voluntary contributions. The ARC has both paid and volunteer staff. All of these agencies focus on preparation for disasters (not emergencies) as well as reacting after they occur.