To Be Effective, the Incident Action Plan Should Cover a Specified Timeframe

An incident action plan (IAP) is a document that guides the response to an emergency. It is a tool that is used by Incident Commanders (ICs) to organize and direct resources during an incident. The IAP should be tailored to the specific needs of the incident and should cover a specified timeframe. The IAP should be developed before the incident occurs and should be reviewed and updated as needed.

• The IAP should be designed to achieve the following objectives:
• – Establish a common operating picture for all responders
• – Facilitate communication among all responders
• – Identify the resources that are needed to respond to the incident
• – Prioritize the actions that need to be taken
• – Assign tasks and responsibilities to individuals and agencies
• – establish a timetable for completing the tasks
• – Monitor the progress of the response and make changes as needed

The IAP should be reviewed and updated as the incident evolves and new information becomes available. The IAP should be flexible enough to accommodate changes in the incident, but should also be specific enough to provide guidance to responders.

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