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EMERGENCY SUPPORT FUNCTION 6 - MASS CARE

“Training for incoming EMAC/Mutual Aid personnel”

A Self Study Course: Introduction

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Introduction When a large disaster strikes Florida

there is a requirement for additional state ESF 6 staff to handle the increased coordination demands.

Florida does not have sufficient trained ESF 6 staff to meet this demand so we must request assistance through EMAC or Mutual Aid.

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Purpose of the course Orient incoming EMAC/Mutual Aid personnel

to state Emergency Support Function (ESF) 6

Explain the role of ESF 6 in the state disaster plan.

Outline the procedures ESF 6 uses to perform interagency coordination.

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Purpose of the course (cont) Give you practical, hands-on experience

using the state EOC messaging system. Explain the ESF 6 organization structure

and what roles EMAC personnel will be expected to fill.

Once you are assigned a specific job, outline the tasks that you must perform.

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Self-study, self-paced

By presenting the information as a self-study course, you can learn at your own pace, and easily review the material while waiting for assignment or en route.

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Course Modules

Module 1 – ESF 6 in the State Plan Module 2 – ESF 6 procedures Module 3 – Position Task Books Module 4 – EOC Message System

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References Each of the 4 modules is a summary of

information from a base document: Module 1 – the State Comprehensive Emergency

Management Plan (CEMP) Module 2 – ESF 6 Standard Operating Guidelines

(SOG) Module 3 – ESF 6 Job Titles & Position Task books Module 4 – EM Constellation New Mission guide

Each of these references, and others, are available on the ESF 6 web site.

ESF 6 CEMP Annex

ESF 6 SOG

ESF 6 Job Aids

ESF 6 Position

Task Books

The ESF 6 CEMP Annex describes “the framework through which a jurisdiction’s departments and agencies, the private sector, not-for-profit and voluntary organizations, and other NGOs coordinate and execute the common emergency management strategies. The actions described in the Support Annexes apply to nearly every type of emergency. Each Support Annex identifies a coordinating agency and cooperating agencies. In some instances, two

departments or agencies share coordinating agency responsibilities.” Source: CPG 101

“Standard operating procedures or operating manuals are complete reference documents that provide the purpose, authorities, duration, and details for the preferred method for performing a single function or a number of interrelated functions in a uniform manner.” Source: CPG 101

“Job aids are checklists or other materials that help users perform a

task.” Source: CPG 101

Comprehensive Preparedness Guide (CPG) 101 Version 2.0 - Developing and maintaining State, Territorial, Tribal and Local emergency plans, November 2010, FEMA

Position Task Books describe and identify all the basic tasks a person holding the position should be able to perform properly. Source: NIMS Qualifications Process Guide

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State ESF 6 Organization for a catastrophic disaster

You can expect to be assigned to the Resource Unit, the Situation Unit, a Mass Care Task Force, or in the field

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Next steps

Go on to Module 1 Contact your designated ESF 6 EMAC

Coordinator if you have any questions.

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Course Modules

Module 1 – ESF 6 in the State Plan Module 2 – ESF 6 procedures Module 3 – Position Task Books Module 4 – EOC Message System