Although the functions are typically shown in an organizational chart, below is a list of all the functions that may be activated during a response. The functions activated and the number of responders performing the activated functions will depend on the incident and resources available. As mentioned earlier, one responder can perform many functions.
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Management function
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Group Lodging Manager
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Information
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Liaison
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Safety
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Operations function
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Primary Services: Check In/Out, Sleeping Area, Meals Distribution
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Specialized Services: Recreation & Leisure, Multicultural, Transportation
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Health Services: First Aid, Emotional Support, Special Needs
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Planning function
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Situation, Documentation, Advance Planning, Demobilization
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Logistics function
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Supply: Resource Acquisition, Shipping/Receiving
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Volunteer/Staff Management
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Group Lodging Support: Facility, Clerical, Security
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Information Technology: Telephones, Amateur Radio, Computer Systems
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Finance function
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Cost, Time, Compensation, Procurement
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The ESSD is shown as a dotted line because he/she is likely located at the local authority EOC as the ESS Branch Coordinator within the Operations Section.