Agenda - City of Santa Monica

LIAISON OFFICER
SUPERVISOR:
EOC Director
GENERAL DUTIES:
Coordinate with Agency Representatives assigned to the EOC and handle requests
from other agencies for sending liaison personnel to other EOCs.
Function as a central location for incoming Agency Representatives, provide
workspace and arrange for support as necessary.
Interact with other sections and branches/groups/units within the EOC to obtain
information assist in coordination and ensure the proper flow of information.
Ensure that all developed guidelines, directives, action plans and appropriate
situation information is disseminated to Agency Representatives.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITY:
Serve as the point of contact for Agency Representatives from assisting organizations
and agencies outside the city government structure; aid in coordinating the efforts of
these outside agencies to reduce the risk of their operating independently. Any state
and/or federal emergency official should make contact with the Liaison Officer to ensure
continuity of operations.
Multi-agency or inter-agency coordination is defined as the participation of agencies and
disciplines involved at any level of the SEMS/NIMS organization working together in a
coordinated effort to facilitate decisions for overall emergency response activities,
including the sharing of critical resources and the prioritization of incidents.
READ ENTIRE CHECKLIST AT START-UP AND
AT BEGINNING OF EACH SHIFT
Activation
CHECKLIST
Check-in upon arrival at EOC.
Report to the EOC Director.
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