Emergency Plan - Grand Strand Water and Sewer Authority

INCIDENT SUPPORT FUNCTION 16
(ISF-16)
INFORMATION SYSTEMS (IS)
Information Systems
PRIMARY:
SUPPORT:
IS
Administration
Engineering
2.2.53. INTRODUCTION
For the purposes of this ISF, Information Systems (IS) refers to computers, computerized systems
and networks, telephone system, computer applications and programs, and other Information
Technology (IT).
2.2.54. MISSION
To establish, maintain, and operate IS / IT systems and components as necessary to support the
needs of the Incident Command Staff and emergency personnel.
CONCEPT of OPERATIONS
The IS Department has overall responsibility for the Information Systems function.
2.2.55. RESPONSIBILITIES
Preparedness / Mitigation
Ensure all personnel are familiar with their duties and responsibilities under this plan.
Ensure protective measures such as virus protection, firewalls, etc., are in place and up to date to
protect against hackers and other forms or cyber-attack.
Develop and maintain plans for supporting the GSWSA Emergency Operations Center’s IS / IT
needs during an emergency incident. (Networked PC, local printer, LCD projector, possible
network connections for laptops, telephones, etc.)
Develop and maintain plans for protecting GSWSA’s IS / IT systems from the effects of certain
emergency incidents if necessary. (For example, removing equipment from areas or locations with
a high potential for flooding.)
Response
Obtain briefing and receive instructions from appropriate Incident Command Staff.
Determine the IS / IT needs of the incident, particularly related to ISF-1, Direction and Control, and
ISF-7, Situation Status.
Develop and implement plans and assignments for meeting the IS / IT needs of the incident.
Grand Strand Water & Sewer Authority 62 CONFIDENTIAL MATERIALS
Emergency Management Plan SECURITY SENSITIVE
June 7, 2013 NOT FOR PUBLIC DISCLOSURE