Incident Information

During an incident, timely and accurate information assists decision making at all levels.

Information is used for many functions within ICS, EOCs, MAC Groups, and JIS, including:

  • Aiding in planning
  • Communicating with the public, including emergency protective measures
  • Determining incident cost
  • Assessing the need for additional involvement of non-governmental organizations or private sector resources
  • Identifying safety issues
  • Resolving information requests

Select the links below for more information.

Image 1: Information sharing in a Joint Field Office. Image 2: Information sharing in the field.