Which of the Following Statements Best Describes How the American

question 19

Multiple Choice

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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