Primary: Jeremy Smith
Alternate: Mikhael Florez
Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the Incident Commander, the Operations/Logistics Lead provides immediate response and guidance during an emergency. Tasks can include performing first aid, crisis intervention, search and rescue, site security, damage assessment, evacuations, and the release of staff.
- Check-in with the Incident Commander for a situation briefing.
- Assess, identify and mitigate hazards during and immediately following an on-site disaster/emergency.
- Responsible for security for the duration of the incident, or until the arrival of first responders that assume responsibility.
- Obtain necessary equipment and supplies.
- Assign staff and team leaders to operational duties, brief them on the situation and supervise their activities ensuring they are following standard procedures, utilizing appropriate safety gear, and documenting their activities.
- As information is received from Operations staff, update the Incident Commander regarding tasks and priorities.
- Secure facilities and identify the location of existing and potential hazards:
– Verify the shut-off of utilities as necessary.
– Facilitate emergency vehicle access to the site.
– Oversee/Monitor campus security/perimeter control.
– Secure site and buildings from unauthorized access.
– Check radios and flashlights.
– Check the gas meter and, if gas is leaking, shut down the gas supply.
– Survey buildings for potential hazards and post warning signs and yellow caution tape.
– Lock gates and major external doors.
– Facilitate the orderly distribution of food and water.
– Set-up sanitary facilities. - No damage should be repaired prior to full documentation, such as photographs and video evidence, unless the repairs are essential to immediate life-safety.
- Make arrangements to provide shelter for staff.
- Track who is responsible in each department for ensuring emergency procedures are followed and staff are accounted for in the case of an emergency.