Unit 6- IS 230 Fundamentals of Emergency Management Lesson 4 Emergency Response Coordination & Emergency Management Program Functions

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Emergency Response Coordination This lesson presents the importance of planning and coordinating resources (including personnel) in support of your community’s EOP. At the completion of this lesson, you should be able to: Identify how to manage resources before and during an emergency. Describe the benefits of using the Incident Command System (ICS) for emergency response. Describe the interrelationships between ICS and the emergency operations center.

Resource Management A standardized resource management process helps jurisdictions to prepare and manage the resources needed to deliver the core capabilities.

Resource Inventory

Obtaining Resources Some options for obtaining resources include: Mutual aid agreements/Assistance agreements Memorandums of understanding (MOUs)/ Memorandums of agreement (MOAs) Pre-emergency purchase and storage Standby contracts Private-sector organizations Local military installations State governments Federal Government Donations

Resource Credentialing and Typing Credentialing and typing resources allows jurisdictions to inventory resources and share them through mutual aid agreements. Credentialing: The credentialing process entails the objective evaluation and documentation of an individual’s current certification, license, or degree; training and experience; and competence or proficiency to meet nationally accepted standards, provide particular services and/or functions, or perform specific tasks under specific conditions during an incident. Resource Typing: Resource typing is categorizing, by capability, the resources requested, deployed, and used in incidents. Measurable standards identifying resource capabilities and performance levels serve as the basis for categories. Resource users at all levels use these standards to identify and inventory resources.

Incident Command System An important function of an emergency operations plan (EOP) is ensuring a coordinated response to various events from a number of different governmental, private-sector, and volunteer organizations using the Incident Command System (ICS). ICS is: An emergency management model for command, management, and coordination of a response operation. Based on features and principles that have been successful in managing a wide range of emergencies, from wildfires to terrorism. Used for planned events, natural disasters, and acts of terrorism. A common organizational structure that enables effective, efficient incident management. Usually described in the Direction and Control Annex of the EOP.

Incident Command System ICS has 14 basic features and principles, which are described on the following screens. Common Terminology Modular Organization Management by Objectives Incident Action Planning Manageable Span of Control Incident Facilities and Locations Comprehensive Resource Management Chain of Command and Unity of Command Establishment and Transfer of Command Unified Command Information and Intelligence Management Integrated Communications Dispatch/Deployment Accountability

Multiagency Coordination Often, cooperating agencies develop a Multiagency Coordination System (MACS) to better define how they will work together and to work together more efficiently

EOC Location The EOC should be located away from vulnerable, high-risk areas but accessible to the local officials who will use it. The advantages of a single EOC location include: A single, recognizable focal point for emergency or disaster management. Efficiency because calls for assistance can be made to a single location where key officials can meet, make decisions, and coordinate activities. Centralized priority setting, decision making, and resource coordination. Simplified long-term operation. Increased continuity. Better access to all available information. Easier verification of information. Easier identification and deployment of available resources.

Emergency Management Program Functions This lesson presents the functions of an emergency management program. At the completion of this lesson, you should be able to: Discuss the role of local laws in establishing emergency management authorities and responsibilities. Describe the emergency management core functions performed during emergencies. Describe the emergency management program functions performed on a day- to-day basis. Distinguish between core functions and program functions. Identify emergency management activities for specific situations and roles. Identify emergency management principles to apply to a scenario.

Types of Emergency Management Functions This lesson reviews two ways to categorize emergency management activities, based on functions that are performed during emergencies and functions that occur on a day-to-day basis.

Emergency Management Core Functions Most emergency operations plans include functional annexes for the following core functions implemented during an emergency: Direction, control, and coordination Communications Warning External affairs/Emergency public information Population protection Mass care, emergency assistance, housing, and human services Public health and medical services Logistics management and resource support

Day-to-Day Program Functions In addition to the emergency core functions, the emergency manager directs the day-to-day emergency management program. Common program functions include: Laws and authorities Threat and hazard analysis Planning Operations and procedures Communication and population warning Direction and control Resource management Hazard mitigation Logistics and facilities Training Exercises, evaluation, and corrective actions Public education and information Finance and administration

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