EMERGENCY SUPPORT FUNCTION 6 - MASS CARE

1. EMERGENCY SUPPORT FUNCTION 6 - MASS CARE “Training for incoming EMAC/Mutual Aid personnel” A Self Study Course: Introduction 1

2. 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. 2

3. 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. 3

4. 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. 4

5. 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. 5

6. 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 6

7. 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. 7

8. ESF 6 CEMP Annex ESF 6 SOG ESF 6 Position Task Books ESF 6 Job Aids Comprehensive Preparedness Guide (CPG) 101 Version 2.0 - Developing and maintaining State, Territorial, Tribal and Local emergency plans, November 2010, FEMA The ESF 6 CEMP Annexdescribes “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 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 “Job aids are checklists or other materials that help users perform a task.”Source: CPG 101

9. You can expect to be assigned to the Resource Unit, the Situation Unit, a Mass Care Task Force, or in the field State ESF 6 Organization for a catastrophic disaster 9

10. Next steps • Go on to Module 1 • Contact your designated ESF 6 EMAC Coordinator if you have any questions. 10

11. 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 11