Emergency Plan - Grand Strand Water and Sewer Authority

Emergency Plan - Grand Strand Water and Sewer Authority Emergency Plan - Grand Strand Water and Sewer Authority

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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

INCIDENT SUPPORT FUNCTION 16 (ISF-16) INFORMATION SYSTEMS (IS) If Information Systems are the source or a consequence of the emergency incident, assist Incident Command Staff in developing strategies and action plans regarding IS / IT. Implement strategies and action plans as directed by ICS Staff. Be prepared for needs to expand or change as the incident progresses. Recovery Continue the IS function as required by the incident. Develop and implement “Stand-Down” plans as appropriate. Follow-Up Within 10 days of any actual incident, drill, or exercise – review and critique applicable areas of performance and associated plans & procedures. Notify Safety Manager of any necessary updates or revisions to any part of GSWSA’s Emergency Management Plans. Grand Strand Water & Sewer Authority 63 CONFIDENTIAL MATERIALS Emergency Management Plan SECURITY SENSITIVE June 7, 2013 NOT FOR PUBLIC DISCLOSURE

INCIDENT SUPPORT FUNCTION 16<br />

(ISF-16)<br />

INFORMATION SYSTEMS (IS)<br />

If Information Systems are the source or a consequence of the emergency incident, assist Incident<br />

Comm<strong>and</strong> Staff in developing strategies <strong>and</strong> action plans regarding IS / IT.<br />

Implement strategies <strong>and</strong> action plans as directed by ICS Staff.<br />

Be prepared for needs to exp<strong>and</strong> or change as the incident progresses.<br />

Recovery<br />

Continue the IS function as required by the incident.<br />

Develop <strong>and</strong> implement “St<strong>and</strong>-Down” plans as appropriate.<br />

Follow-Up<br />

Within 10 days of any actual incident, drill, or exercise – review <strong>and</strong> critique applicable areas of<br />

performance <strong>and</strong> associated plans & procedures. Notify Safety Manager of any necessary updates<br />

or revisions to any part of GSWSA’s <strong>Emergency</strong> Management <strong>Plan</strong>s.<br />

<strong>Gr<strong>and</strong></strong> <strong>Str<strong>and</strong></strong> <strong>Water</strong> & <strong>Sewer</strong> <strong>Authority</strong> 63 CONFIDENTIAL MATERIALS<br />

<strong>Emergency</strong> Management <strong>Plan</strong> SECURITY SENSITIVE<br />

June 7, 2013 NOT FOR PUBLIC DISCLOSURE

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