Which agency leads recovery and consequences management during terrorist incidents involving nuclear, biological, and chemical materials?

• A. FBI
• B. FRP
• C. FEMA
• D. Making Notification

Answer: (C)

Understanding who handles recovery and consequences management after terrorist incidents involving nuclear, biological, or chemical materials is key. The agency responsible for coordinating federal recovery efforts, long-term restoration, and mitigation actions is FEMA. This role includes organizing public assistance, individual assistance, reimbursements, sheltering, and rebuilding infrastructure after the immediate danger is past, working with state and local authorities and other federal partners.

While the FBI leads the investigative and law-enforcement side of the incident—handling evidence, pursuing perpetrators, and coordinating with other law-enforcement entities—FEMA focuses on getting communities back on their feet. The Federal Response Plan has been replaced by frameworks that designate FEMA as the lead for recovery, so this is the best fit among the options. The other choices don’t align with the recovery and consequences-management leadership role in these scenarios.