ECOM Plan Update Differences between National and State Plans

1. ECOM Plan UpdateDifferences between National and State Plans • State ECOM Plans - How are these different from other plans? State plans contain information unique to the state! • All states in the northeast division require a state ECOM plan • So far, the only state with a written ECOM plan is Virginia (by my predecessor) Why? • It is not clear what differentiates a state ECOM plan from the National or other level ECOM plan

2. ECOM Plan UpdateDifferences between National and State Plans • State ECOM Plans – What it is and is not • It reflects and complies with National ECOM Plan in intent and function • It does not restate the National ECOM Plan, avoid redundancy • It does provide guidance to state AFMARS members during an emergency • Provides continuity as state leadership changes • Documents the unique elements of a MARS emergency response in your state

3. ECOM Plan UpdateDifferences between National and State Plans • What to include in a state ECOM plan • National Guard units and contact info • Emergency management districts and maps • ECOM frequencies/talk groups for state emergency management agencies • ARES/RACES liaison info – names, contact info, frequencies • State specific terminology • Alerting Roster • National, Division, Regional and State AFMARS leadership contact info The theme: A handy package for the AFMARS member to have in a communications emergency