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Multiagency Coordinating System (MAC)

A Multiagency Coordination System(s) (MACS), according to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), "provides the framework to support coordination for incident prioritization, critical resource allocation, communications systems integration, and information coordination.” The multiagency coordination systems includes facilities, equipment, personnel, procedures, and communications. Two of the most commonly used elements are emergency operations centers and MAC Groups. These systems assist agencies and organizations responding to an incident.

The MACS system was set up under the National Incident Management System (NIMS) which was implemented in February 2003 under the Homeland Security Presidential Directive 5 (HSPD) 5-Management of Domestic Incidents [1]. NIMS is federally mandated, all companies and organizations adhere to NIMS. This allows them to help provide their assets in the case of an emergency or incident.

Multiagency Coordinating System Elements

Dispatch Center: coordinates the acquiring of supplies, the transportation of supplies, and any further movement of resources as ordered by the Incident Command/Unified Command.

Emergency Operations Center (EOC): The EOC’s purpose is to handle all on scene coordination of personnel, communications between agencies, the acquisition of resources, tracking of resources and information collection, analysis, and dissemination. An EOC can be staffed by personnel from multiple jurisdictions and agencies.

Department Operations Center (DOC): A DOC coordinates an internal agency incident management and response team. A DOC in most cases is physically represented in the EOC by authorized agents for their respective department or agencies.

Multiagency Coordination (MAC) Group: A MAC Group is made up of administrators who are authorized to represent and commit their respective agency resources and funds. MAC Groups are also known as multiagency committees or emergency management committees. A MAC Group does not have any direct incident involvement and are located away from the site of the incident. MAC Groups can also function virtually without all representatives being located in one particular area. A MAC Group can have its own supporting organization for its logistics and documentation needs. The supporting group helps to manage incident-related decisions, support information such as tracking resources, situation reports, and intelligence or investigative information. They also provide the public with information through the news, and public media. A MAC Group can be established at any level of government (national, State, or local) or within any discipline (emergency management, public health, critical infrastructure, or private sector). name="mac elements">"Multiagency Coordination System Elements". FEMA.gov. Retrieved 4 May 2017.</ref></ref>

Lead Section

The Multiagency Coordination System is a federally mandated system that makes the coordination of information and supplies the same for all agencies allowing them to work together. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Sullybug (talk • contribs) 05:22, 4 May 2017 (UTC)

MAC Operational Levels

Local Level and Operational Area MACS Multi-agency coordination is an essential part in support of jurisdictional Emergency Operations Centers (EOC). The local or operational area MAC Group provides jurisdictional or area-wide policy. Intelligence gathering and information exchange activities are usually accomplished through the information systems established by the EOC by the use of the MACS Form 404 or ICS Form 209. The MAC Group usually meets prior to each operational period. After analyzing situational information they establish priorities of the incident and relay this information to the EOC for them to implement a plan to deal with the situation.

Regional Level MACS Multi-Agency Coordination can be used by bringing together representatives from various political levels such as county governments and functional agencies to coordinate in an inter-jurisdictional Regional MAC Group. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Sullybug (talk • contribs) 05:40, 4 May 2017 (UTC)