ANNEX A: DIRECTION, CONTROL AND COORDINATION
Purpose This annex describes the primary functions necessary to conduct emergency operations safely, effectively, and efficiently. Operations may begin with an actual event, an anticipated event or a threatened event. Concept of Operations A. The overall structure of the university’s emergency management program is described in the Basic Plan, VII. Concept of Operations . When an emergency occurs, the Chief of Police, or his designee, will activate the Incident Command System (ICS). The Chief may assume the position of Incident Commander (IC), or may appoint that and other ICS staff positions as appropriate. The IC will coordinate the response to the incident. B. The Chief of Police will make notifications described in the Basic Plan, Checklist for the Chief of Police . These notifications include key members of the university administration. Each of these individuals also has a checklist of items to be accomplished. C. Most emergency operations will be small in scope and short in duration. The IC will designate a command post. It may be a police vehicle if the incident is very small. The command post may also be a mobile facility provided by a fire department or by another agency. A mobile command post (MCP) is maintained by Kittitas County Emergency Management and has public safety communications capabilities. D. In the event of a larger incident it may be necessary to activate a formal Emergency Operations Center (EOC). The EOC becomes the command and coordination facility for the operation. The EOC for the university is Jongeward 116. The EOC is activated by the Incident Commander. E. Events that encompass CWU, the City of Ellensburg, and perhaps the surrounding area, will be coordinated through the Kittitas County EOC which is located in the Public Safety Building located at 307 Umptanum Road, Ellensburg, WA 98926. This is a fully equipped and staffed facility that can manage all but the largest of incidents. The CWU IC will still maintain control of activities on university property, but will coordinate these activities with the Kittitas EOC. 1. Normal operations will transition to emergency operations when the Incident Command System is activated. However, only those individuals and/or departments designated by the Incident Commander will make the change. For small incidents most of the university will continue in a normal operational mode unless notified otherwise. 2. Transitioning to emergency operations typically involves two major elements: Job function and working hours. The IC will assign ICS staff positions as needed and the designated individuals will assume those roles. 3. ICS generally utilizes standard operational periods. If round-the-clock operations are needed, shifts are 0600-1800, and 1800-0600. Shifts are actually 12.5 hours long. The day shift comes in at 0530 and the night shift comes in at 1730. This allows 30 minutes for briefing and shift change. Even if field operations are discontinued at night, the plans section often works a night shift to evaluate activity from that day and plan for the next day. The IC is responsible for designating shift schedules and making work assignments. Organization and Responsibilities A. Emergency Operations
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