Joint Field Office Activation and Operations - Federal Emergency ...

Interagency Integrated SOPUNCLASSIFIEDTask# JFO-11: JFO Logistics SupportOutcome: Emergency Management Location: JFOResponseJurisdiction:Element: JFO Logistics SectionEvaluator: Contact #:Upon completion of the day’s exercise play, evaluators shouldcompile their observations into a chronological narrative ofevents, describing outcomes achieved or not achieved. Forany outcomes that are not achieved, the evaluator shouldanalyze the sequence of events and attempt to determine thecause using the questions at right. The questions below mayfurther help determine root cause.Follow-up Analysis• What happened?• What was supposed to happen?• If there is a difference, why?• What is the impact of that difference?• What should be learned from this?• What corrective actions are recommended?1. Describe the facility selected as the JFO site.a. Was the facility chosen adequate for the situation at hand?b. Was the size structured to allow for expansion?c. Who on the JFO Coordination Group and the ERT-A was involved in the selection process?d. How long did it take to identify/obtain an adequate facility?2. Describe the floor plan and administrative organization of the facility.a. Was there a posted floor plan? Was it adequate? Did it effectively map/locate sections? Were sectionsclearly identified by high-standing table card stands or other means?b. Were telephone directories prepared? Were they accessible by all sections/branches?3. Describe the physical location of the various JFO components.a. Was the component virtual or physical?b. Where was the JOC (if applicable)? Where was the JIC? Where was the MACC (if applicable)c. Where were the other JFO components?d. Was the layout effective for interaction and communication?e. What type of conference/private space did the JFO Coordination Group have for meetings & VTC?4. Describe the identification methods used by assigned section personnel.a. How were personnel identified (i.e., hats, vests, agency jackets, name tags, ICS color coding)?5. Describe the JFO IT, communications systems, and administrative systems.a. Were there high speed faxes available? Were fax machines adequate? Assess the downtime/delay, if any,associated with sending/receiving faxes.b. Describe the computers used. Were the speeds/memories adequate? Were they wired/wireless? Could amember easily move to another assignment in the JFO?c. Was the network established suitable for the needs of the JFO?i. Did all who needed it have access to JFOnet?ii.iii.iv.Did members have remote access to parent agency networks/systems? Was the bandwidth utilizedsuitable for the workload?Was there adequate connectivity between the JFO and other Federal, State, local, and tribal EOCs?Were there any bugs in the system software? Repetitive log-ins, unsignalled logouts? Was thesoftware user friendly?d. Was the telephone system sufficient for the staff needs? Did the system have mute capability? Headsets?Jacks? Voicemail? Labels?6. What equipment was used to monitor news broadcasts?7. Who was assigned as Logistics Section Chief?a. Describe his/her span of control.b. What branches/units were activated within the Logistics Section?8. What additional supplies were used to support the JFO staff?a. Displays?b. Office supplies?c. Maps?d. Reference materials?191Version 8.3Interim Approval April 28, 2006