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This document describes the functional responsibility and purpose of a MAC Group Support Organization, as well as the specific outputs of a MAC Group meeting. It also outlines the responsibilities of the MAC Group Coordinator and the functions related to situation status, resource status, documentation, and information management.
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Objectives • Describe the functional responsibility of the MAC Group Support Organization. • Describe the purpose of a MAC Group meeting and the specific outputs of the meeting.
MAC Group Support Organization – Activation PRESS PUBLIC AGENCY ADMINISTRATORS EOC / DISPATCH
MAC Group Support Organization Responsibilities • Gather and prepare information. • Present information. • Facilitate
Responsibilitiescontinued … MAC Group Support Organization • Identify issues and make recommendations. • Document • Implement decisions.
MAC Group Support Organization Functions MAC GROUP COORDINATOR
MAC Group Coordinator • Manage the MAC Group Support Organization. • Facilitate MAC Group decision making. • Insures implementation.
Skill and Experience Level • Credibility with Agency Administrators. • Knowledge of Incident. Management and Multi-Agency Coordination System.
MAC Support Group Organization Functions MAC GROUP COORDINATIOR SITUATION STATUS
Situation Status Function • Collect and maintain current status of incidents. • Tract weather. • Summarize data. • Obtain information on significant/sensitive issues. • Prepare and display information and maps.
MAC Group Support Organizations Functions MAC GROUP COORDINATOR RESOURCE STATAUS SITUATION STATUS
Resource Status Function • Maintain status on … • Committed • On-order • Available • Identify critical and excess resources • Provide summary to situation function.
MAC Group Support Organization Functions MAC GROUP COORDINATOR SITUATION STATUS RESOURCE STATUS DOCUMENTATION
Documentation Function • Provide proper documentation and filing system. • Provide administrative support for MAC Groups support organization.
MAC Group Support Organization Functions MAC GROUP COORDINATOR SITUATION STATUS RESOURCE STATUS DOCUMENTATION INFORMATION
Information Function • Gather and summarize information. • Disseminate summary and overview information to external entities. • Disseminate summary and overview information to internal entities. • Assist with VIP briefings and tours.
Continued … • Attend MAC meetings to discuss media coverage, public sentiment and emerging issues. • Log significant events and contacts.
MAC Group Meetings Have Two Functions • To provide briefings. • To make decisions.
MAC Group Meeting THE BRIEFING • Attended by MAC Group and interested individuals with valid issues. • Facilitated by MAC Group Coordinator. • Participants receive a briefing packed (see outline for sample packet contents). • Opportunity to raise new issues.
MAC Group Meeting DECISION MAKING • Attended only by MAC Group members. • Review issues. • Review existing criteria for priority setting. • Prioritize incidents. • Allocate resources. • Decide on media concerns. • Decide on decision implementation.
MAC Group Meeting THE OUTPUTS • The Briefing • New issues/threats identified. • Individuals/groups with valid concerns are identified.
Continued … • Mac Group members’ meeting. • Incidents are prioritized. • Resources are allocated. • Media plan is set. • VIP plan is set. • Decision implementation plan is set. • Documentation of issues and decisions.
Why the Multi-Agency Coordination Systems Works • Interagency accepted processes. • Personnel interchangeable. • Resources get to the priority. • Everyone has a voice. • Adaptable
INCREASING COMPLEXITY MANAGEMENT COORDINATION ROUTINEDISPATCH EXPANDED DISPATCH LEVEL National Routine National Interagency Coordination Center (NICC) National MAC Group COORDINATION & SUPPORT State/Regional MAC Group State & Region Routine GACC Routine Local Local MAC Group Local Unit Dispatch/EOC ICS Incident Initial Action Unified Command or Area Command Single Incident Commander