How do emergency response groups communicate?

Instead, each CERT and jurisdictional office of emergency management has its own protocols for how emergency response groups coordinate communication. This is called a communications plan, and it defines who talks to whom.

What is emergency communications?

Emergency communications is a system of coordinating people and transmitting information to first responders during an emergency. Emergency communications includes: Describe the importance of communications in emergency response. Describe the role of CERT in communications during an activation. Describe how to use a communications plan.

What should be included in an emergency response plan?

It should address sourcing for primary and backup systems, the people that will operate the equipment, and detail the communications requirements for emergency response organizations. Organization and Assignment of Responsibilities This section describes the specific communications responsibilities that are assigned to the tasked organizations.

What is a national emergency communications plan (OEC)?

The OEC was directed by Title XVIII of the Homeland Security Act of 2002, as amended, to lead the development of a National Emergency Communications Plan. 7 Appendix 4 provides more detailed information on DHS programs supporting emergency communications. The majority of emergency incidents occur at the local level.

Do emergency communications systems need to be activated?

Situation and Assumptions The Situation portion of this section identifies some broad considerations that apply to the kinds of emergency conditions that could occur and would require the activation of emergency communications systems to support the jurisdiction's response to the situation.

Why should emergency communications missions be consolidated under DHS?

The consolidation of emergency communications missions, roles, and responsibilities under DHS is an important step toward coordinating and improving communications planning, preparedness, protection, crisis management, and recovery operations after September 11, 2001.