Emergency Operations Center Management Flashcards
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What is a Joint Information Center (JIC) and how does it relate to EOC operations?
Answer: A JIC coordinates public information and messaging to support EOC strategic communications
The JIC coordinates public affairs activities and ensures consistent, accurate messaging in support of EOC objectives.
What is the role of the EOC Director?
Answer: To provide overall leadership and coordination of the EOC and its activities
The EOC Director provides overall leadership, sets priorities, and ensures effective coordination within the EOC.
Which concept ensures that the EOC can expand or contract based on incident needs?
Answer: Scalability
Scalability allows EOC staffing and resources to increase during major incidents and decrease as the situation stabilizes.
What is the primary purpose of an EOC After Action Report (AAR)?
Answer: To document lessons learned and identify areas for improvement after an incident or exercise
AARs capture strengths, areas for improvement, and corrective actions to enhance future EOC performance.
In an ICS-organized EOC, the Planning Section Chief is responsible for:
Answer: Collecting, evaluating, and displaying incident information and developing the action plan
The Planning Section Chief oversees situation status, resource status, documentation, and action planning.
What is the purpose of an EOC Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP)?
Answer: To ensure the EOC can continue operations if its primary facility becomes unavailable
A COOP ensures the EOC has alternate facilities and procedures to maintain operations if the primary site is compromised.