Case Study: Emerald City Incident (1 of 3)

Instructions: Review the scenario below, select the best course of action, then select Check.

As predicted, the river crested at 3 feet above flood level. Search and rescue operations are underway. There is increasing concern about the nuclear power plant in the downstream area. Three people lost their lives and numerous people suffered injuries. Mutual aid resources are arriving from three surrounding jurisdictions. Incident response is expected to continue for the next 36 hours.

After expanding the Operations Section, what addition to the organization would you make?

Establish a Planning Section and begin producing written Incident Action Plans.

Use a Technical Specialist in the Logistics Section to perform cost accounting functions.

Appoint three Deputy Incident Commanders from each of the cooperating agencies providing resources.

Tries Remaining: 2