What is defined as enabling the continuous operation of critical government and business functions?
A. Unity of Command
B. nongovernmental organizations
C. the private sector
D. a community lifeline
Answer: D. a community lifeline
Communities’ lifelines are considered as support for the unstoppable work of vital government departments and organizations providing population’s health, safety and protection of its economy from the consequences of disruptive disasters and emergency events. Community lifelines involve connections in different areas of the community’s life; these include security and safety, food and water, sheltering, health and medical services, energy, telecommunication, transport, and management of hazardous materials. Community lifelines focus on prioritizing restoring the critical services and infrastructure so that the interruption of life will be minimized, community life made joyful and people can be returned to the normal routine after an incident.