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Important Terms
Incident Command System (ICS) –
ICS is a systematic tool used for the command,
control and coordination of emergency response. ICS
is a subcomponent of the NIMS. A flexible, scalable
response organization, ICS provides a common
framework within which people drawn from multiple
agencies and disciplines, who do not routinely
work together, can effectively work together using
standard response and operation guidelines. ICS
is a standardized, on-scene, all-hazards incident
management approach that allows for the integration
of facilities, equipment, personnel, procedures
and communications operating within a common
organizational structure; enables a coordinated
response among various jurisdictions and functional
agencies, both public and private; and establishes
common processes for planning and managing
resources.
State of Louisiana Emergency
Operations Plan (EOP) –
The State EOP prescribes the phases of emergency
management: prevention, mitigation, preparedness,
response and recovery. The EOP is an all-hazards
plan. It assigns responsibilities for actions and tasks
that the State will take to provide for the safety and
welfare of its citizens against the threat of natural,
technological and national security emergencies and
disasters. The EOP is designed to coordinate closely
with the NRF and with Parish EOPs.
National Response Framework (NRF) –
Provides a framework that organizes the way the
Nation responds to a disaster or emergency.
National Disaster Recovery Framework (NDRF) –
A companion document to the NRF, the NDRF provides
a framework for coordination of actions and resources
necessary to accomplish the longer-term recovery
from a disaster or catastrophic event.
SitRep –
An abbreviation for Situational Report, it is used to
provide updates on an unfolding situation and report
critical “on the ground” situational information.
WebEOC –
An Internet-based emergency information
management application that provides operational
details from various government and public safety
groups in response to an imminent threat, emergency
or disaster. It is the portal for Parish requests for
resources and to share situational awareness.
Resources
state
State EOP
gohsep.la.gov/publications.aspx
federal
ICS
fema.gov/incident-command-system
JFO Activation
fema.gov/pdf/emergency/nims/jfo_sop.pdf
NDRF
fema.gov/national-disaster-recovery-framework
NRF
fema.gov/national-response-framework
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Publication Date: April 2, 2013