Vocabulary 1
unstable, difficult or dangerous event which is unexpected, causes uncertainty
and requires immediate action
What is a Crisis
base of operation for public information officers and systems
What is the Joint Information Center (JIC)
system allowing coordination among multiple PIOs to avoid confusing and/or
inconsistent messages
What is the Joint Information System (JIS)
individual responsible for identifying key information needed by public,
developing effective messages and disseminating messages using appropriate
channels
What is a Public Information Officer (PIO)
procedures and systems for providing timely, accurate information to the public
during crisis situations
What are Public Information Systems
actions which prevent or reduce the likelihood of an event or reduce the
potential for damaging effects of an event
What is Mitigation
federal agency which coordinates the federal government’s role in crisis
management and provides resources for the implementation of the National
Preparedness System
What is the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
part of society which is not under government control; includes businesses and
nonprofit organizations
What is the Private Sector
feature developed and promoted by FEMA to outline a systematic process for
crisis management at all levels of the community; includes resources such as
CPGs, NIMS and the National Planning System
What is the National Preparedness System
comprehensive national approach to incident management which provides
flexible framework for effective, proactive management of crises and facilitates
coordination among government and private entities at all levels
What is the National Incident Management System (NIMS)
entity responsible for ongoing management and maintenance of NIMS
What is the National Integration Center (NIC)
standardized, on-scene incident management approach applicable to all crises
to ensure all agencies and organizations work together cohesively
What is the Incident Command System (ICS)
system which facilitates effective cooperation among crisis managers by
integrating personnel, procedures and communications for ‘above the field’
activities
What is the Multiagency Coordination System (MACS)
entity of administrators and executives who set policies for coordination
MAC Group
facility located separately from the crisis (off-scene) in which MACS operate
Emergency Operations Center (EOC)