The National Response Framework is: A. Always in effect, and elements can be implemented as needed on a flexible, scalable basis to improve response. B. Written exclusively for professional emergency management practitioners. C. Triggered following a declaration by the Secretary of Homeland Security. D. A comprehensive guide to prevention, protection, and mitigation.

Option A: Always in effect, and elements can be implemented as needed on a flexible, scalable basis to improve response.

Explanation:

The National Response Framework:

This was set up to provide ways or guidance for the whole community. it is a comprehensive guide to prevention, recovery, and mitigation.

The National Response Framework is founded on the fact that a lot of incidents begin and end locally and are managed at the local or tribal level and that response structures be able to expand rapidly to meet needs associated with a given incident.

A guiding principle of the National Response Framework is that good partnership is based on engaging all elements of the whole community.

"Response" as used in the National Response Framework includes all the acts or actions taken to save lives, protect property, protect the environment, stabilize communities etc.

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