*Checklist for a NIMS-Compliant EOP

EOP Title

Checklist

Adoption Date

Defines the scope of preparedness and incident management activities necessary for the jurisdiction.
 

 

Describes organizational structures, roles and responsibilities, policies, and protocols for providing emergency support.
 

 

Facilitates response and short-term recovery activities.
 

 

Is flexible enough to use in all emergencies.
 

 

Describes the EOP purpose.
 

 

Describes the EOP situation and assumptions.
 

 

Describes the EOP concept of operations.
 

 

Describes the EOP organization and assignment of responsibilities.
 

 

Describes the administration and logistics of the EOP.
 

 

Describes EOP development and maintenance.
 

 

Describes the EOP authorities and references.
 

 

Contains functional annexes.
 

 

Contains hazard-specific appendices.
 

 

Contains a glossary.
 

 

A resource manual or database is in place and maintained
 
 

Designates jurisdictional and/or functional area representatives to the Incident Commander (IC) or Unified Command (UC) whenever possible.
 

 

Includes pre incident and post incident public awareness, education, and communications plans and protocols.
 

 

Plan has been promulgated by the approving authority.
 

Plan reviewed and updated (as required).
 

 

 

* National Incident Management System (NIMS) Integration Center - 2008
For NIMS compliance outline, published October 4, 2005 and updated October 1, 2008, click here.