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Internal/external resources committed.
At this point, you will find out
what local agencies are involved in the response and their degree of commit-
ment (i.e., partial or full). You will also want to know if outside agencies have
responded and, if so, whether they are engaged in operations or serving as
backup resources.
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Internal/external resources required.
Ascertain if there already is, or is
about to be, a shortage of internal or external resources. Such a shortage may
require you to take some immediate action, such as calling the CEO of a
nearby community to request assistance.
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EOC status and location.
The EOC may require your authorization to be
activated—or an alternate EOC site may need to be designated. By checking
the status of the EOC, you will be certain that everyone is clear about where
they should be.
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Other authorities notified.
Gathering this information will help you deter-
mine whether all appropriate officials have been notified of the incident. By
determining what officials have been notified, you can determine whether
other personnel should be notified immediately.
BOX 9.2 THE CEO'S DISASTER SURVIVAL KIT
Immediate Actions
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Begin personal log.
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Establish contact with Office of Emergency Management.
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Direct staff to assess and report on problems, resources, shortfalls, pol-
icy needs and options.
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Chair assessment meeting.
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Issue emergency declarations, as needed.
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Set reporting procedures.
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Remind staff to keep complete logs of actions and financial records.
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Begin liaison with other officials.
Immediate Actions
The Checklist's second panel will be your guide to actions you must take immedi-
ately to save lives and protect property.
A description of the Immediate Actions is included below and on the next page.
Begin personal log—
Keep a log of all key information, factors weighed,
and decisions reached from the time you are notified that an incident has
occurred. The log can be written or recorded using a minicassette recorder.
