September 11, 2001 Lessons Learned

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• CERT
• Health Sciences Campus Community Emergency
  Response Team
• University of Southern California

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EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION
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• INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM (ICS)

• Maintain safety of disaster workers.
• Provide clear leadership and organizational
  structure.
• Improve effectiveness of rescue efforts.

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ICS

• Provides
• Common terminology that contributes to effective
  communication and shared understanding.
• Effective communication among team members.
• A well-defined management structure.
• Accountability.

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Basic ICS Structure
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ICS Objectives

• Identify the scope of the incident
• Determine an overall strategy
• Deploy resources
• Document actions and results

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EOC vs. Incident Command Post

• EOC
• Pre-defined location
• (Topping Student Center)
• Prepared in advance with necessary equipment,
  communications capabilities, and resources

• CP
• Identified by first responder at time of event.
• More portable, i.e., Ford Explorer, a room
  adjacent to scene.
• Designated by the name of the incident.

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CERT

• Are you ready to be a team?

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