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D. Logistics

The Logistics Section is responsible for providing support to the Operations Section. Logistics orders all resources from off-site locations and provides facilities, services, personnel, equipment and materials. The Logistics section is supervised by the Logistics Coordinator. The functions under Logistics are Food Services, Facilities, Human Resources and Transportation.

An additional responsibility of the Logistics Section is to develop sources for obtaining material support from resources outside of the jurisdiction involved.

Logistics Section Chart

Assignments and Responsibilities: Operations Coordinator

Assignment
Logistics Coordinator

Position
AVP HR and Risk Management
The Logistics Coordinator provides all resources and support for the response operation, including procurement, delivery arrangements, and deployment of the resources. Resources may include facilities, transportation supplies, equipment maintenance, food /water /shelter, staffing support, and any services and material in support of the incident.

The Logistics Coordinator ensures that all emergency expenses are tracked, by site, and that complete and accurate records are provided for OES/FEMA Documentation, using the accounting system specified by the Finance Coordinator. In smaller incidents the Logistics Coordinator may also be responsible for financial and cost analysis aspects of the incident.

The Assistant Logistics Coordinator is responsible for assisting the Logistics Coordinator with the implementation and management of the Logistics Section.

The structure of Incident Command allows for special units under a section to be established to effectively deal with the incident. For the campus setting. the following units could be activated and supervised under the Logistics Coordinator:
Assignments and Responsibilities: Logistics Support
Assignment
Food Services
Position
Director, Facilities Services - Aztec Shops
The Food Services Officer provides food, water and other support for on-site workers and any shelters under the control of campus. Provides for the support of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC); sets up and manages a Rest Station for SDSU staff and emergency workers.
Assignment
Facility Officer
Position
Director, Office of Housing Administration
The Facility Officer is responsible for assisting the campus in finding facilities for use as student residences, classrooms or administrative space, if necessary, and for setting up and maintaining campus operational facilities. In addition, Facilities assists Food Services and Transportation with sites for rest and shelter areas.
Assignment
Human Resources Officer
Position
Director, Center for Human Resources
The Human Resources Officer maintains and provides information to the Incident Commander regarding the status, location and availability of on- and off-duty personnel. The HR officer coordinates with the EOC command to determine staff recall needs, arranges for the recruitment and orientation of any temporary employees, registers and assigns all volunteer workers and technical experts and specialists, initiates and maintains records on use of volunteers. Receives and processes injury reports, compensation claims and other personnel-related matters.
Assignment
Transportation Officer
Position
Director of Auxiliary Services, Public Safety
The Transportation Officer provides transportation for emergency personnel, medical operations, and evacuation of the impaired. Also provides for the support of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC).
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