1. PLANNING SECTION: DOCUMENTATION
    2. PLANNING SECTION: DOCUMENTATION (CONTINUED)





    PLANNING SECTION: DOCUMENTATION

     
    TEAM MEMBER Wanda Lehman, Christine Crise
    RESPONSIBILITIES: This section is responsible for the collection, evaluation, documentation and use of information about the development of the incident and the status of resources.

     

    START-UP ACTIONS: §   Check in with the Planning Section Chief for a situation briefing.

    §   Obtain necessary equipment and supplies from Logistics.

    §   Put on a position identifier, such as a vest, if available.

    §   Determine whether there will be a Finance/Administration Section. If there is none, the Documentation Clerk will be responsible for maintaining all records of expenditures as well as all personnel timekeeping records.

     

    OPERATIONAL DUTIES: Records:

     

    §   Maintain a time log of the incident, noting all actions and reports. (See the sample log in Appendix G.)

    §   Record content of all radio communication with the district Emergency Operations Center (EOC).

    §   Record verbal communication for basic content.

    §   Log in all written reports.

    §   File all reports for reference (file box).

     

    +   Important: A permanent log may be typed or rewritten at a later time for clarity and better understanding. Keep all original notes and records - they are legal documents.

     

     Student and Staff Accounting:

     

    §   Receive, record, and analyze Student Accounting forms.

    §   Check off staff roster. Compute the number of students, staff, and others on campus for Situation Analysis. Update periodically.

    §   Report missing persons and site damage to the Command Post.

    §   Report first aid needs to the Medical Team Leader.

    §   File forms for reference.

     

     







    PLANNING SECTION: DOCUMENTATION  (CONTINUED)

     
    CLOSING DOWN: §   Collect and file all paperwork and documentation from deactivating sections.

    §   Securely package and store these documents for future use.

    §   Return equipment and reusable supplies to Logistics.

     

    EQUIPMENT/

    SUPPLIES:

    §   Two-way radio

    §   NOAA Weather Radio

    §   LED Flashlight

    §   File box(es)

    §   Forms:

    u   Emergency Time/Situation Report

    u   Student Accounting Form

    u   Sample Log

    §   Paper, pens

    §   Job description clipboard

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     



     

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