Emergency Plan - Grand Strand Water and Sewer Authority

APPENDIX 12
EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION PLAN
5.11.15 CEO Activities Worksheet
CEO ACTIVITIES WORKSHEET
Responsibility
Obtain a Briefing from the
Incident Commander
Establish Crisis
Communications Center
and staff as appropriate
Prepare and Distribute
Incident Information as
Soon as Possible
General On-Going Duties
Tasks
Ensure a clear understanding of the incident, including what events have taken place so
far, and what actions have been taken (or are being taken) so far.
Obtain instructions from the Incident Commander (IC) on any immediate media and/or
public notification requirements.
Determine the known or anticipated communications needs of the incident, and the extent
and complexity of CEO activities.
Ensure an Emergency Communications Center is established that will meet the
communication needs of the incident. (See Section VIII of this plan for details.)
Obtain and coordinate assistance as necessary.
Coordinate preparation of Incident Summary Worksheet.
Complete the Communication Strategy Worksheet and determine:
key audiences to target
communication channels to utilize
key messages to emphasize
general communication strategy and approach
Ensure preparation of appropriate informational documents. (Press Release, Incident
Bulletin, Fact Sheet, etc.)
Ensure copies of all released information are provided to the Incident Commander,
Dispatchers, Customer Services, and all affected departments and employees.
Participate in Planning Meetings and Briefings, to maintain current knowledge of the
status of the incident.
Respond to special requests for information as appropriate.