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Information to have ready for exchange and cross
briefing upon the arrival of the USAR Team, an
advance element of the USAR team, or the FEMA Incident
Support Team(IST).
Hosts should be prepared to exchange the information listed
below with the arriving USAR/IST leadership.
The sooner this info is exchanged, the sooner the USAR team
can connect with the host responders and go to work.
This is initial briefing information from the National USAR
Response System FOG.
Initial Briefing:
Provide copies of maps, pictures, plans, commo info, phone
numbers, e-mail addresses, etc.
The current local incident management organization and
reporting requirements
Physical location of the Incident Command Post (ICP)
Chain of Command and coordination contact information
Planning/Briefing meeting schedule and location (in MT,
Strategy/Planning/Briefing)
Current Situation & Goals and Objectives– C.A.N. report
Operational Issues – consider commo, safety, risk mgmt,
emergency signaling, evacuation signals and rally points
Local medical system issues
Communications issues
Transportation issues
Logistical support issues and ordering process
Hazard behavior, safety, health, and security issues
Media issues
Notes from Montana responders in addition to the above
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