What does the FEMA Concept of Integrated Emergency Systems emphasize?

• A. Response to a disaster requires response by multiple agencies working toward the same end, restoration of service and recovery of the affected systems.
• B. IT security measures are the primary focus of this concept.
• C. The concept emphasizes rapid destruction of damaged facilities.
• D. It centers on isolation of the Tandem Switch.

Answer: (A)

Integrated Emergency Systems emphasize a coordinated, multi-agency effort where responders from different organizations work toward the same objective: restoring services and recovering the affected systems. This approach relies on interoperability, shared situational awareness, and unified incident management so resources and information flow smoothly among all involved. In a disaster, no single agency can handle everything alone; working together ensures public safety and accelerates recovery of critical infrastructure. The other options miss this collaborative focus: IT security is important but not the central aim here, rapid destruction of facilities would hinder recovery, and isolating a Tandem Switch contradicts the integrated, resilient approach.