Question

Which ics functional area tracks resources, collects and analyzes information, and maintains documentation?]?

Answer 1

Planning is ICS functional area which tracks resources, collects and analyzes information, and maintains documentation

Further explanation

The Incident Command System (ICS) is standardized approach to command, control, and coordination of emergency response. It is provides a common hierarchy within which responders from multiple agencies can be effective. ICS is based on eight concepts which contribute to the successful application of this system

All response assets of ICS are organized into five functional areas, such as: Command, Operations, Planning, Logistics, and Administration/Finance.

Command:  

• Defines the incident goals and operational period objectives
• Includes an Incident Commander, Safety Officer, Public Information Officer, Senior Liaison, and Senior Advisors

Operations:  

• Establishes strategy (metholodogy approah) and specific tactics (actions) to accomplish the goals and objectives set by Command
• Coordinates and executes strategy and tactics to achieve response objectives

Logistics:  

• Supports Command and Operations in their use of personnel, supplies and equipment.
• Performs technical activites required to maintain the function of operational facilities and process

Planning:  

• Coordinates support activities for incident planning as well as contingency, long-range and demobilization planning
• Supports Command and Operations in processing incident information
• Coordinates information activities across the response system

Admin/Finance:

• Supports Command and Operations with administrative issues as well as tracking and processing incident expenses
• Includes such issues as licensure requirements, regulatory compliance and financial accounting.

Hence, Planning is ICS functional area which tracks resources, collects and analyzes information, and maintains documentation

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Answer details

Grade:  9

Subject:  social studies

Chapter:  ICS

Keywords:  ICS

Answer 2

The planning section is the ICS functional area that tracks resources, collects and analyzes information, and maintains documentation.

Other activities are: preparing and documenting Incident Action Plans., tracking resources assigned to the incident and developing plans for demobilization. The Section Chief is responsible for this ICS area.