Activation of a disaster plan occurs during which phase of disaster management?

• A. Recovery
• B. Response
• C. Mitigation
• D. Preparedness

Answer: (B)

This question tests when a disaster plan is put into action—during the response phase. When a disaster happens, immediate actions are needed to save lives, protect people and property, and coordinate resources. Activating the plan triggers the response, bringing in the incident command structure, opening the emergency operations center, and mobilizing personnel and equipment to manage the incident in real time. Preparedness and mitigation are about getting ready before events occur, and recovery takes place after the incident to restore normalcy. Activation is specifically about initiating the active management of the incident, which is the essence of the response phase.