Emergency Plan - Grand Strand Water and Sewer Authority

INCIDENT SUPPORT FUNCTION 7
SITUATION STATUS
(ISF-7)
Situation Status
PRIMARY:
SUPPORT:
Administration
Utility Management
Customer Service/Dispatch
IS
Engineering
2.2.17. INTRODUCTION
For the purposes of this ISF, Situation Status refers to collecting, compiling, evaluating, and
posting / displaying information about the current, and possibly the future, status of the
emergency incident and associated response activities.
2.2.18. MISSION
To help decision-makers fully understand the current scope of the event, by developing and
maintaining a current overall “picture” of the incident and response activities.
To help decision-makers develop future plans, by analyzing past and current data, and
forecasting potential future consequences.
2.2.19. CONCEPT of OPERATIONS
Safety Manager has overall responsibility for the Situation Status function.
Potential support departments, if needed, may include O& M, Dispatch, IS, and Engineering.
Displays to illustrate current status may include mediums such as: computer with LCD projector,
white boards, easel pads, maps, charts, internet news groups and other “status boards”.
2.2.20. RESPONSIBILITIES
Preparedness / Mitigation
Ensure all primary and support personnel are familiar with their duties and responsibilities under
this plan.
Coordinate with potential support departments, to pre-plan tentative roles and responsibilities.
Maintain “status board” materials and equipment in ready status.
Response
Obtain briefing and receive instructions from appropriate Incident Command Staff.
Determine likely Situation Status needs of the incident; develop and implement plans to meet
those needs.
Grand Strand Water & Sewer Authority 44 CONFIDENTIAL MATERIALS
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June 7, 2013 NOT FOR PUBLIC DISCLOSURE