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Operations

• Role: Direct implementation of the IAP to achieve the incident objectives.
• Responsibilities:
  • Conducting search and rescue operations.
  • Providing emergency medical care.
  • Firefighting.
  • Damage assessment.
  • Evacuation of affected areas.
  • Crowd control.
  • Management of resources directly involved in the response.

3. Planning

• Role: Collection, evaluation, and dissemination of information needed to develop the IAP.
• Responsibilities:
  • Gathering intelligence about the incident.
  • Preparing and documenting the IAP.
  • Maintaining status of resources.
  • Situation analysis and forecasting.
  • Documentation of the incident.

4. Logistics

• Role: Providing resources and support services to all other functional areas.
• Responsibilities:
  • Acquisition of personnel, equipment, and supplies.
  • Providing facilities, services, and materials.
  • Management of resources.
  • Communication support.
  • Transportation.
  • Medical supplies.
  • Food and water distribution.

5. Finance/Administration

• Role: Managing all financial and administrative aspects of the incident.
• Responsibilities:
  • Tracking incident costs.
  • Accounting.
  • Procurement.
  • Claims.
  • Personnel records.
  • Contracts.

Additional Functional Areas & Roles (Depending on the Disaster)

• Public Information:
  • Role: Disseminating accurate and timely information to the public.
  • Responsibilities:
    • Developing and delivering public announcements.
    • Managing media relations.
    • Controlling rumors.
• Safety:
  • Role: Ensuring the safety of responders and the public.
  • Responsibilities:
    • Identifying and mitigating hazards.
    • Developing safety plans.
    • Enforcing safety regulations.
• Intelligence:
  • Role: Gathering and analyzing information related to the disaster or threat.
  • Responsibilities:
    • Surveillance and reconnaissance.
    • Analyzing data to determine potential impacts
    • Providing timely and accurate information.
• Community Liaison
  • Role: Connecting with the affected community to understand their needs and help them access support.
  • Responsibilities:
    • Establishing relationships with community leaders and organizations.
    • Facilitating communication between the community and response agencies.
    • Assessing community needs and resources.
• Sheltering
  • Role: Providing temporary housing and support for displaced individuals and families.
  • Responsibilities:
    • Setting up and managing shelters.
    • Providing food, water, and essential supplies.
    • Offering emotional support and counseling.

Remember:

• The specific roles and responsibilities may vary depending on the type and scale of the disaster.
• Flexibility and adaptability are essential in a disaster response.
• Effective communication and coordination among all functional areas are critical for a successful outcome.