ICS Potpourri
This is the recommended span of control in the ICS system
5
This is where the State coordinates disaster response
ECC
This acronym - FNARS - is a FEMA system
FEMA National Radio System
Diamonds have a 4 C rating for quality but these 4 C's are related to the disaster recovery process
Communication, Coordination, Continuity, and Collaboration
This platform/software is how internal and external notifications are sent
Everbridge
This is what Unity of Command means in the ICS hierarchy
Each resource reports to one person - IC
This ORS governs emergency management in the State of Oregon
This is provided daily to leadership
Executive briefing note
This could interrupt your favorite episode of Game of Thrones if there is an emergency
EAS sent via radio & tv
This is an emergency alerting system to ensure all 36 Oregon Counties have access to emergency alerts and warnings.
OR-Alert
These are the 4 sections in ICS
Logistics, Finance, Operations, Planning
These are the four phases of emergency management
Mitigation, Preparedness, Response & Recovery
This is called IPAWS
Integrated public alert & warning system
RAPTOR sounds like a snake but is actually...
Real Time Assessment and Planning Tool
This portable communications device sounds like it should be part of the rodeo
COLT - Cell on Light Truck
This section leader is responsible for the communications unit leader
Logistics
This Federal agency supports disaster response
FEMA
Even when traveling, you cant his from this alerting system
WEA Wireless Emergency Alerts
This is the purpose of a shift handoff
Ensure continuity and transfer of situational awareness
This is a mobile communications tower that is deployed and used during disasters
COW - Cell on Wheels
These 3 things are the core values expected from watch center staff
Professionalism, accountability, or teamwork?)
This is who has authority to change your password in OpsCenter
Only you
The term "common alerting protocol" is used with this notification system
IPAWS
This is how you submit a help ticket in OpsCenter
Click on the link on the sign on screen
PACE is an acronym for what communications process
Primary, alternate, contingency and emergency