NIMS. Introduction and Overview

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1 NIMS Introduction and Overview

2 An occurrence, natural or manmade, that requires a response to protect life or Property. Incidents can, for example, include major disasters, emergencies, terrorist Attacks, terrorist threats, civil unrest, wild land and urban fires, floods, hazardous materials spills, nuclear accidents, earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, tropical storms, tsunamis, war-related disasters, public health and medical emergencies, and other occurrence requiring an emergency response.

3 A set of principles that provides a systematic, Proactive approach guiding government agencies at all levels, nongovernmental organizations, and the private sector to work seamlessly to prevent, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate the effects of incidents, regardless of cause, size, location, or complexity, in order to reduce the loss of life or property and harm to the environment.

4 What NIMs Is : Overview of NIMs Comprehensive, nationwide, systematic approach to incident management, including ICS, Multiagency Coordination Systems, and Public Information A set of preparedness concepts and principles for all hazards Essential principles for a common operating picture and interoperability of communications and information management

5 Standardized resource management procedures that enable coordination among different jurisdictions or organizations Scalable, so it may be used for all incidents (from day-to-day to large-scale) A dynamic system that promotes ongoing management and maintenance

6 What NIMs Is NOT : A response plan Only used during large-scale incident A communications plan Only applicable to certain emergency management / incident response personnel Only ICS or an organization chart A static system

7 National Response Framework : NRF (superseded National Response Plan) is a guide to how the National conducts all-hazards response. NRF identifies the key principles, as well as roles and structures, that organize national response. It as well describes special circumstances where Fed. Gov t. exercises a larger role, including incidents where Federal interests are involved and catastrophic incidents where State would require significant support.

8 NIMS Concepts and Principles NIMS provides a flexible framework for everyone to work under NIMS provides a set of standardized organizational structures

9 NIMS Components Command and management Preparedness Resource Management Communications and information management Supporting technologies Ongoing maintenance and management

10 Command and Management NIMS standard incident management structures are based on: Incident Command System (ICS) Multiagency Coordination Systems Public Information Systems

11 Incident Command Systems (ICS) : A standardized on-scene emergency management Construct specifically designed to provide and integrated organizational structure that reflects the complexity and demands of single or multiple incidents, without being hindered by jurisdictional boundaries. ICS is the combination of facilities, equivalent, personnel, procedures, and communication operating within a common organizational structure, designed to aid in the management of resources during incidents. It is used for all kinds of emergencies and is applicable to small as well as large and complex incidents. ICS is used by various jurisdictions and functional agencies, both public and private, to organize field-level incident management operations.

12 Incident Command System ICS is proven to be effective for all types of management However, more coordination may be needed if: Multiple concurrent incidents occur Incidents are non-site specific Incidents are geographically dispersed Incidents evolve over time

13 Incident Command System (con t.) Unified Command Unified Command (Fire, DEP, Public Works) Operations Planning Logistics Finance/ Administration

14 Unified Command (UC) : And ICS application used when more than one agency has incident jurisdiction or when incidents cross political jurisdictions. Agencies work together through the designated members of the UC, often the senior persons from agencies and / or disciplines participating in the UC, to establish a common set of objectives and strategies and a single Incident Action Plan.

15 Incident Command System (con t.) Area Command Area Command Planning Logistics Logistics Section

16 Area Command : An organization established to oversee the management of multiple Incidents that are each being handled by a separate Incident Command System organization or to oversee the management of a very large or evolving incident that has multiple Incident Management Teams engaged. An Agency Administration / Executive or other public official with jurisdictional responsibility for the incident usually makes the decision to Establish an Area Command. An Area Command is activated only if necessary, depending on the complexity of the incident and incident management span-of-control considerations.

17 Multiagency Coordination Systems Depending on how large or wide-scale an emergency is, a Multiagency Coordination System may be needed 1. What is it? 2. What does it do?

18 Multiagency Coordination Systems (MACS) : A system that provides the architecture to support coordination for incident prioritization, critical resource allocation, communications systems integration, and information coordination. MACS assist agencies and organizations responding to an incident. The elements of MACS include facilities, equipment, personnel, procedures, and communications. Two of the most commonly used elements are Emergency Operations Centers and MAC Group

19 Multiagency Coordination (MACS) Group : A Group of administrators or executives, or their appointed representatives, who are typically authorized to commit agency resources and funds. A MAC Group can provide coordinated decision making and resource allocation among cooperating agencies, and may establish the priorities among incidents, harmonize agency policies, and provide strategic guidance and direction to support incident management activities. MAC Groups may also be known as multiagency committees, emergency management committees, or as otherwise defined by the Multiagency Coordination Systems.

20 Multiagency Coordination Systems (con t.) Elements of a Multiagency Coordination System : Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs) EOC Manager Coordination Communications Resource Management Information Management Multiagency Coordination Entities

21 Public Information Systems Public Information Principles : The Public Information Officer (PIO) advises Incident Command Public information functions must be coordinated and integrated across jurisdictions and across functional agencies

22 Joint Information Systems (JIS) State JIC Local JIC 1 Local JIC 2 Agency 1 PIO Agency 2 PIO IC/UC/Area Command PIO (at incident JIC)

23 Joint Information Centers (con t.) Joint Information Center Press Secretary (jurisdictional) Liaison (as required) Research Team Media Team Logistics Team

24 Preparedness Effective incident management requires preparation which includes : Planning, training, and exercises Personnel qualification and certification standards Equipment acquisition and certification standards Publication management processes and activities Mutual Aid Agreements/Emergency Management Assistance Compacts

25 Preparedness (con t.) Preparedness is the responsibility of individual jurisdictions NIMS provides tools to help ensure and enhance preparedness including: Preparedness organizations and training programs Personnel qualification and certification Equipment certification Mutual aid Publication management

26 Preparedness Plans Under NIMS, jurisdictions should develop several types of plans, including : Emergency Operations Plans (EOPs) Procedures Preparedness Plan Corrective Action or Mitigation Plans Recovery Plans

27 Training and Exercises Organizations and personnel must be trained Organizations and personnel must also participate in exercises

28 Personnel Qualification and Certification Under NIMS, preparedness will be based on national standards Standards will include: Training Experience Credentialing Currency Physical and medical fitness

29 Equipment Certification It is critical that emergency response equipment : Performs Is interoperable with equipment from other jurisdictions NIMS Integration Center (NIC) will : Facilitate, develop and/or publish national equipment standards Review and approve lists of emergency responder equipment that meets the national requirements

30 Mutual Aid Agreements/Emergency Management Assistance Compacts Provide the means for jurisdictions to provide resources and other support to one another during an incident NIMS encourages these agreements with : Other jurisdictions Private sector and non-governmental groups Private organizations such as American Red Cross

31 Publications Management The NIMS Integration Center (NIC) will : Naming and numbering convention Review and certification process of publications Methods for publication control Identification of sources and suppliers Management of publication distribution

32 Resource Management NIMS will define standardized mechanisms and establish requirements to describe, inventory, mobilize, dispatch, track, and recover resources over the life cycle of an incident.

33 Resource Management (con t.) The 5 key principles of resource management : Advance planning Resource identification and ordering Resource categorization Use of agreements Effective management

34 Communications and Information Management Management Principles: A common operating picture, accessible to all jurisdictions and agencies, is necessary Common communications and data standards are fundamental

35 Supporting Technologies Principles: Interoperability and compatibility Technology support Technology standards Broad-based requirements Strategic planning and R&D

36 Ongoing Management and Maintenance NIMS is a living system that will change and improve based on lessons learned Primarily the responsibility of the NIMS Integration Center (NIC) to update NIMS The NIC will have mechanisms to include direct participation/consultation with response agencies at all levels

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