Multiagency Coordination Systems

Multi-agency Coordination Systems (MACS) are a part of the US 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 incidents.

Functions & 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

Multi-agency Coordination

Notes

1. ^ "Chapter 7: THE INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM (ICS)". Center for Excellence in Disaster Management & Humanitarian Assistance. http://orgmail2.coe-dmha.org/dr/DisasterResponse.nsf/section/07?opendocument&home=html. Retrieved 2011-09-28.