ICS Benefits & Impact + NIMS Core Principles & Components + Whole Community Approach

How has ICS positively impacted incident management?

• Clarifies chain of command

• Improves communication using plain language

• Enables systematic planning

• Fosters interagency cooperation

• Uses a flexible, predesigned structure

What does ICS help ensure during an incident?

• Responder and public safety

• Incident objectives are achieved

• Efficient use of resources

What makes ICS the standard for emergency management?

It reflects best practices and is used across all incident types and planned events.

What does Resource Management in NIMS cover?

Systems to manage personnel, equipment, teams, and facilities before and during incidents.

What does Command and Coordination involve in NIMS?

Leadership roles and organizational structures for operational and incident support.

What does Communications and Information Management ensure?

That personnel have the systems and info needed to make and communicate decisions effectively.

What is the Whole Community approach?

A strategy that ensures emergency solutions serve the entire community and use everyone’s resources efficiently.

Who is included in the Whole Community?

All government levels, NGOs, and private sectors like health care, schools, agriculture, transportation, public works, etc.