Resource Coordinator's Action Guide

Actions (as appropriate and practical):

• Operate under the IC and follow personnel protection guidelines
• Receive a briefing from the IC
• Be integrated into the response and receive regular briefings
• Prepare for arrival of non-requested resources
• Establish a secure staging area and coordinate resources (requested and non-requested)
• Integrate responders into the response — ensure they understand the organization, follow personnel protection guidelines and direct media inquires to the PIO
• For mass casualties, support EMS and request assistance from other agencies to include transportation
• Establish provisions to communicate with responders on the scene to get information on additional resources needed
• Determine what resources and personnel are needed using this resource allocation table. Confirm with the IC and obtain the resources
• Establish (in cooperation with relevant organizations) a secure secondary location for monitoring/reassurance of worried-well
• Coordinate the receipt and integration of the resources into the response
• Make provisions for 24-hour planning and coordination for ongoing operations
• Make provisions to collect and retain registration forms for all the responders and public involved
• Review the resources and request for assistance regularly (in coordination with the IC)