Checklist 2-C
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| Assignment: COMMUNICATIONS DISPATCHER | |
|---|---|
| Checklist | 2-C |
| Position | PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER ON DUTY & DISPATCH SUPERVISOR |
| Section | OPERATIONS SUPPORT |
| FOR IMMEDIATE ACTION | |
|---|---|
| Remain calm. | |
| Turn on your cellular phone. |
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| If situation warrants evacuation of your building, coordinate evacuation with Public Safety. See Section 8.2 of the Emergency Response Plan on Evacuation Procedures. Do not go to the incident site. | |
| If your office or building is
not affected, go to the EOC. (If unable to report ot EOC, Call Dispatch
at 208-282-2515). Make contact with Operations Coordinator with a
list of team members and obtain equipment and assignments. |
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| Immediately assess the communication capabilities (telephone, radio, CCTV, computer networks, etc.) and set up the emergency communications system. | |
| Initiate priority notifications: | |
| Establish a priority communication network with any Field Command Post that has been established. | |
| Develop an Action Plan for operation of the Communication Center. The plan should have contingencies for: | |
| Receive and forward to the Logistics Coordinator information such as notifications, warnings, and other communications. | |
| Assist with staff recall, as needed. | |
| When advised, establish and maintain communications with other agencies, as appropriate, beginning with the Operational Area EOC (county). | |
| Assign and distribute communications equipment, as available. | |
| Assist departments and organizations with communications, as possible. | |
| Provide information and recommendations to the Planning Coordinator for the After Action Report. | |
| Estimate the duration of the response and develop plans for replacing human and physical resources. | |
| PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES | |
|---|---|
| Serve as the central point for receiving and sending communications. | |
| Assist with staff recall. | |
| Assess communication capabilities and make recommendations. | |
| Assign and distribute communications equipment. | |
| Provide the EOC with communications, including runners, and establish communication links with other agencies. | |
| SUPPORT RESPONSIBILITIES | |
|---|---|
| Assist the campus with communications. | |
Dial 208-282-2515 for any emergency and ISU Public Safety will respond.
Last Modified:06/01/09 at 11:57:01 AM
