7. Appendices

7.1. Appendix 1 - Timeline of the first 48 hours

September 11, 2001

September 12, 2001

September 13, 2001

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7.2. Appendix 2 - Incident Command System Definitions

Area Command – An organization established to: 1) oversee the management of multiple incidents that are each being handled by an Incident Command System organization; or 2) to oversee the management of a very large incident that has multiple Incident Management Teams assigned to it. Area Command has the responsibility to set overall strategy and priorities, allocate critical resources based on priorities, ensure that incidents are properly managed, and ensure that objectives are met and strategies followed. (FEMA)
 
Area Command – Area Command is an expansion of the Incident Command function, primarily designed to manage a very large incident that has multiple incident management teams assigned.  However, an Area command can be established anytime when incidents are close enough that oversight direction is required among incident management teams to ensure that conflicts do not arise. (USCG)

Command – The act of directing and/or controlling resources by virtue of explicit legal, agency, or delegated authority. (FEMA)

Command Staff – The Command Staff consists of the Information Officer, Safety Officer, and the Liaison Officer.  They report directly to the Incident Commander.  They may have an assistant or assistants, as needed. (FEMA)

Communication – The exchange of information between individuals (and/or organizations) through common language, signs, symbols, or conduct. (EEI)

Coordination – The process of systematically analyzing the situation, developing relevant information, and informing appropriate command authority of viable alternatives for selection of the most effective combination of available resources to meet specific objectives.  The coordination process (which can be intra- or inter- agency) does not involve dispatch actions.  However, personnel responsible for coordination may perform command or dispatch functions within the limits established by specific agency delegations, procedures, legal authority, etc. (FEMA)

Director – The ICS title for individuals responsible for supervision of a Branch. (FEMA)

Incident – An occurrence caused by either human action or natural phenomena, that requires action by emergency service personnel to prevent or minimize loss or life or damage to property and/or natural resources. (FEMA)

Incident Action Plan – Plan containing objectives reflecting the overall incident strategy and specific tactical actions, and supporting information for the next operational period. (FEMA)

Incident Commander (IC) – The individual responsible for the management of all incident operations at the incident site. (FEMA)

Incident Command Post (ICP) – The location at which the primary command functions are executed. (FEMA)

Incident Command System (ICS) – A standardized on-scene emergency management concept specifically designed to allow its user(s) to adopt an integrated organizational structure equal to the complexity and demands of single or multiple incidents, without being hindered by jurisdictional(and/or organizational) boundaries. (FEMA Glosssary)

Incident Command System – A model tool for command, control and coordination of a response and provides ca means to coordinate the efforts of individual agencies as they work toward the common goal of stabilizing the incident and protecting life, property and the environment. (FEMA Page I-2)

ICS Functions – ICS Functions refer to the five major activities in an ICS, i.e., Command, Operations, Planning, Logistics, Finance/Administration.  The term function is also used when describing the activity involved (e.g., the planning function). (FEMA)

• Operations Section – The section responsible for all tactical operations at the incident. (FEMA)
• Logistics Section – The section having responsibility for providing facilities, services, and materials for the incident. (FEMA)
• Planning Section - The section responsible for the collection, evaluation, and dissemination of tactical information related to the incident, and for the preparation and documentation of Incident action plans.  The Planning Section also maintains information on the current and forecasted situation and the status of resources assigned to the incident. (FEMA)
• Finance/Administration Section – The section responsible for all incident costs and financial considerations. (FEMA)

Incident Objectives – Statements of guidance and direction necessary for the selection of appropriate strategy/ies, and the tactical direction of resources. Incident objectives are based on realistic expectations of what can be accomplished when all allocated resources have been effectively deployed.  Incident objectives must be achievable and measurable, yet flexible enough to allow for strategic and tactical alternatives. (FEMA)

Jurisdiction – The range or sphere of authority.  Public agencies have jurisdiction at an incident related to their legal responsibilities and authority for incident mitigation.  Jurisdictional authority at an incident can be political/geographic (e.g., city, county, State, or Federal boundary lines) or functional (e.g., police department, health department, etc.) (FEMA)

Jurisdictional Agency – The agency having jurisdiction and responsibility for a specific geographic area, or a mandated function. (FEMA)

Multiagency Coordination (MAC) – A generalized term which describes the functions and activities of the representatives of involved agencies and/or jurisdictions who come together to make decisions regarding the prioritizing of incidents and the sharing and use of critical resources.  The MAC organization is not part of the on-scene ICS and is not involved in developing incident strategy or tactics. (FEMA)

Multiagency Incident – An incident where one or more agencies assists a jurisdictional agency or agencies.  May be single or unified command. (FEMA)

Multijurisdictional Incident – An incident requiring action from multiple agencies that have a statutory responsibility for incident mitigation.  In ICS these incidents will be managed under Unified Command. (FEMA)

Regional Incident Command (RIC) – An organization activated by competent authority to ensure coordination for Command, Planning, and Logistics matters.  The need for a RIC may arise when there are multiple on-scene ICs or multiple demands on an agency’s resources. A RIC does not supplant IC(s), but supports and provides strategic direction.  Execution of tactical operations and coordination remains the responsibility of the IC(s). (USCG)

Span of Control - The supervisory ratio of from three to seven individuals, with five-to-one being optimum. (FEMA)

Unified Command – A unified tem effort which allows all agencies with r5esponsibility for the incident, either geographic/political or functional, to manage and incident by establishing a common set of incident objectives and strategies.  This is accomplished without losing or abdicating agency authority, responsibility or accountability. (FEMA)

Unified Command – A structure that brings together the Incident Commanders of all major organizations involved in the incident to coordinate an effective response while at the same time carry out their own jurisdictional responsibilities. The UC links the organizations responding to the incident and provides a forum for these agencies to make consensus decisions. Under the UC, the various jurisdictions and /or agencies and non-government responders may blend together throughout the organization to create an integrated response team.  The UC may be used whenever multiple jurisdictions are involved in a response effort.  These jurisdictions could be represented by:

• Geographic boundaries;
• Government levels;
• Functional responsibilities; Statutory responsibilities; or
• Some combination of the above.
  (USCG)

Unity of Command – The concept by which each person within an organization reports to only one designated person. (FEMA)