Emergency Plan
Part 3: The Emergency Response Organization Assignments and Responsibilities/Checklists
SEMS requires that all public agencies use five designated functions to serve as the basis for organizing emergency planning and response. The five functions are:
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Management/CommandThe Management Command Section is headed by the Emergency Operations Executive/Incident Commander (Vice President for Business and Financial Affairs) who provides the executive management of the emergency organization. This position directs, sets policy and provides support to the four other ICS functions. The Emergency Operations Executive/Incident Commander is supported by the Public Information Officer (PIO), the Agency Officer and the Safety Officer. |
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OperationsThe Operations Section is the responsibility of the Operations Coordinator who directs the efforts of various operational branches: Law Enforcement, Communication, Search & Rescue, Medical, Health & Safety and Building and Utility. |
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PlanningThe Planning Section is the responsibility of the Planning Coordinator. The Planning Section supports the Operations Section with confirmation of information, action plans and status reports. The Planning Coordinator is assisted by the Situation Status, Structural Damage Assessment / Inspections and Infrastructure Damage Assessment / Inspections Units. |
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LogisticsThe Logistics Section is the responsibility of the Logistics Coordinator. The Logistics Section supports the Operations Section with resources. The Logistics Coordinator is assisted by the Procurement, Transportation, Food Services, Facilities and Human Resources Officers. |
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FinanceThe Finance Section is the responsibility of the Finance Coordinator. The Finance Section works closely with other sections to effectively establish the proper documentation for cost recovery. The Finance Coordinator is assisted by the Accounting and OES/FEMA Documentation Units. |
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