Multiagency Coordination Systems Explained
Multi-agency Coordination Systems (MACS) are a part of the United States standardized Incident Command System.[1] MACS provides the basic architecture for facilitating the allocation of resources, incident prioritization, coordination and integration of multiple agencies for large-scale incidents and emergencies.
Functions and responsibilities
The principal functions and responsibilities of MAC entities typically include the following:
- Ensuring that each agency involved in incident management activities is providing appropriate situational awareness and resource status information;
- Establishing priorities between incidents and/or Area Commands in concert with Incident Commanders or a Unified Command;
- Acquiring and allocating resources required by incident management personnel in concert with the priorities established by Incident or Unified Command;
- Anticipating and identifying future resource requirements;
- Coordinating and resolving policy issues arising from the incident(s); and
- Providing strategic coordination as required.
See also
Notes and References
- Web site: Chapter 7: THE INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM (ICS) . Center for Excellence in Disaster Management & Humanitarian Assistance . 2011-09-28 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20080423021922/http://orgmail2.coe-dmha.org/dr/DisasterResponse.nsf/section/07?opendocument&home=html . 2008-04-23.
