# Presentation: 358591

## Unit 3:  Multiagency Coordination During an Incident

## Unit 3 Objectives

**Determine the circumstances under which the Multiagency Coordination System will be activated.**
**Define “time-phased” activation and determine when it may be appropriate.**
**Describe the process for requesting mutual aid or other external assistance.**
**Analyze an incident to determine continuing operational needs.**
**Select one or more strategies for resolving ****policy and coordination issues during an ****incident.**
**Determine when to deactivate the ****Multiagency Coordination System.**

## Activating the MAC System (1 of 4)

**What is your policy ****for activating the ****MAC System?**

## Activating the MAC System (2 of 4)

**When a Unified Command is established at the incident scene.**
**When more than one jurisdiction becomes involved in the incident response.**
**When the circumstances at the scene indicate that the incident could expand rapidly and involve cascading events.**
**When similar past events have required Multiagency Coordination System involvement.**
**When the chief executive (e.g., Mayor, Governor, etc.) makes the determination to activate the Multiagency Coordination System.**

## Activating the MAC System (3 of 4)

**Who makes the decision to activate the ****MAC System?**

## Activating the MAC System (4 of 4)

**MAC System activation will vary by jurisdiction.**
**The decision-making process should be documented in policy.**
**All personnel must understand:**
**Who makes the decision.**
**The circumstances for ****activation.**
**The timeframes for ****activation.**

## Activating the MAC System

**Do you activate ****your MAC System ****all at one time?**

## The MAC System Organization

## Time-Phased MAC System Activation

**May be appropriate when:**
**An incident occurs that is expected to build over time.**
**There is a warning period before the emergency.**

## Phases of Activation

**Level 2 (Partial):  Key ****Personnel and ****Personnel From**
**Responding Agencies**

**Level 1 (Full):  ****All Personnel**

**Level 3 (Monitor):  ****Key Personnel**
**Only**

## Phases of MAC System Activation

**How do you determine ****the level of activation required?**

## Requesting External Assistance

**How do you know when mutual aid or other external assistance is needed?**

## When To Request Assistance

**When do you request mutual aid?**

## When To Request Assistance

**Mutual aid should be requested when:**
**Resources on incident and in staging are nearing depletion.**
**Jurisdiction public safety coverage is jeopardized because of the need to assign resources to the incident.**

## How To Request Assistance

**How do you request assistance?**

## How To Request Assistance

**The process for requesting ****assistance should be ****incorporated into mutual aid ****agreements, emergency ****management assistance ****compacts (EMACs), and ****other agreements developed ****during the planning process. **

## How To Request External Assistance

**Identifies need**
**Makes request**

**Fulfills request or**
**Makes request at the State level**

**Fulfills request or**
**Makes request at the Federal level**

**Fulfills request**

**Local 2 EOC/****MAC Entity**

**State B EOC/****MAC Entity**

**OFAs**

**Federal MAC Entity**

**State A EOC/****MAC Entity**

**Local 1 EOC/****MAC Entity**

**Incident Command**

## How To Request External Assistance

**How is external assistance requested in your EOC?**

## How To Request Assistance

**What information should you include in your formal request for assistance?**

## Asking for Help

**Incident Commander:  Identifies Need and Makes Request**

**Emergency Manager:  Describes Need by Mission/Task**

**Logistics Section Chief:  Defines Need by Kind and Type**

## How To Request Assistance

**What information should you include in your resource order?**

## How To Request Assistance

**Incident name**
**Order and/or request number (if known or assigned)**
**Date and time of order**
**Quantity, kind, and type or detailed mission description  (Resources should be ordered by Task Forces or Strike Teams when appropriate.)  Include any special support needs.**
**Reporting location (specific)**
**Requested time of delivery (specific, immediate vs. planned, not ASAP)**
**Radio frequency to be used **
**Person/Title placing request**
**Callback phone number or radio designation for clarifications or additional information **

## Remember:

_**S**_**ize**
_**A**_**mount**
_**L**_**ocation**
_**T**_**ype**
_**T**_**ime**

## Requesting Assistance—Summary

**Ask sooner, rather than ****later.**
**Focus on mission, task, ****or objectives.**
**Follow established ****procedures.**

## Continuing MAC System Operations

**What issues have you encountered during long-term operations?**

## Long-Term Issues

**Resource Issues**

**Staffing Issues**

**Documentation Issues**

**Cost Issues**

## Continuing MAC System Operations

**Do you have any suggestions for resolving these issues?**

## Resolving Issues That Arise During an Incident

**What are some ways to resolve issues that arise during an incident?**

## Resolving Issues

**Have all decision-makers at the EOC.**
**Provide the authority to resolve issues.**
**Mediate, when necessary.**

## Emergency Proclamations

**A local “state of emergency” proclamation:**
**Is the legal method which authorizes extraordinary measures to meet emergencies.**
**Has the force of law and supersedes any conflicting law.**
**Must document description of event and necessary emergency authorizations.**
**Must be issued by chief executive of local government or emergency management council (if so authorized).**

## Common Emergency Powers (1 of 2)

**Suspend regulatory ordinances.**
**Use all resources of the jurisdiction to respond to the emergency.**
**Transfer personnel or alter functions of jurisdiction departments to support response.**
**Commandeer private property.**
**Direct and compel relocation of affected population.**
**Prescribe routes, modes of transportation, and destinations.**

## Common Emergency Powers (2 of 2)

**Control access to disaster area.**
**Suspend or limit sales of alcohol, firearms, ammunition, explosives, and combustibles.**
**Arrange temporary housing.**
**Impose and enforce a curfew.**
**Allocate, ration, or redistribute food, water, fuel, clothing, etc.**
**Procure vital supplies.**
**Request and provide mutual aid.**

## When Mediation Becomes Necessary

**Suspend judgment.**
**Listen carefully.**
**Analyze the discussion ****and make suggestions.**

## Deactivating the MAC System

**When should the MAC System be deactivated?**

## Deactivating the MAC System

**Resources are being deactivated, and resource coordination among agencies or jurisdictions is no longer necessary.**
**The situation at the incident scene is clearly under control.**
**Unified Command has reverted to Single Command.**
**Incident support can be provided without impacting the dispatch system.**

## Activity 3.1:  MAC System Operations

**Work in table groups to complete ****this activity.**
**Review and discuss the scenario ****assigned to your group.**
**Answer the questions.**
**Be prepared to discuss your responses with the class.**
**	****	**

**You will have 20 minutes to complete this activity.**

## Unit Summary (1 of 2)

**MAC Systems play a critical role in communication and resource coordination.**
**Authorizations for EOC activation should be included in the EOP and supported by directives and policy.**
**Request external assistance sooner, rather than later.  Keep the State in the loop.**

**        ****Delegation of ****           Authority**
**Who is authorized**
**Under whose authority**
**When**

## Unit Summary (2 of 2)

**Plan for extended operations.**
**Have all key decision-makers at the EOC.**
**Deactivate the MAC System when:**
**Resources are being deactivated.**
**The on-scene situation is under control.**
**Unified Command reverts to Single Command.**

**Unified Command**

**Single Command**