Geoscience Reference
In-Depth Information
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Introduces the National Planning System
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Defines response organization
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Requires training
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Advocates interoperability and typing of equipment;
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Emphasizes exercising with broad-based participation
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Describes the process for continuous evaluation and improvement
The NRF establishes 15 ESFs:
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ESF #1—Transportation
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ESF #2—Communications
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ESF #3—Public Works and Engineering
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ESF #4—Firefighting
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ESF #5—Emergency Management
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ESF #6—Mass Care, Emergency Assistance, Housing and Human Services
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ESF #7—Logistics Management and Resource Support
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ESF #8—Public Health and Medical Services
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ESF #9—Search and Rescue
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ESF #10—Oil and Hazardous Materials Response
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ESF #11—Agriculture and Natural Resources
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ESF #12—Energy
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ESF #13—Public Safety and Security
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ESF #14—Long-Term Community Recovery
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ESF #15—External Affairs
It also includes several support annexes and incident annexes to help improve
coordination:
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Support Annexes
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Critical Infrastructure and Key Resources
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Financial Management
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International Coordination
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Private Sector Coordination
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Public Affairs
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Tribal Relations
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Volunteer and Donations Management
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Worker Safety and Health
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Incident Annexes
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Biological Incident
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Catastrophic Incident
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Cyber Incident
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Food and Agriculture Incident
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Mass Evacuation Incident
