provide support to the Controller of Operations on site agency’s and mobilise resources from within the agency or externally as required; liaise with national head quarters, in the case of An Garda Síochána and the Health Service Executive, and relevant Government Departments on strategic issues; and ensure appropriate participation of the agency in the inter-agency co-ordination structures. The use of Crisis Management Teams within each of the principal response agencies facilitates the mobilisation of senior staff to deal with the crisis, in light of the evolving situation, rather than leaving multiple roles to a small number of individuals who hold key positions. In this way, the objectives of prioritising and managing a protracted crisis can be dealt with effectively, while keeping the day-to-day business running. The Local Authority Crisis Management Team provides support to the Cavan County Council representative at the Local Co-ordination Group, supports our own Controller of Operations on site and maintains the Local normal day-to-day services that the community requires. Authority’s The mobilisation procedure and composition of the Crisis Management Team is outlined in Appendix 2 Major Emergency Mobilisation – Procedure under Crisis Management Team Action Plan. The Crisis Management Team is supported by the appropriate staff members listed in the Action Plan. Control of external organisations/agencies mobilised to assist At the site of an emergency, Cavan County Council will exercise control over not only its own services but any additional services (other than the principle response agencies) which the Local Authority mobilises to the site. Support Arrangements for the Control Function The Local Authority functions with regard to Controller of Operations, Chair of Local Co-ordination Group and other various positions identified will be supported by the appropriate back up staff indicated in the relevant mobilisation procedures. Co-ordination Arrangements Lead Agency Responsibility and mandate for the co-ordination function belongs specifically to one of the three principal response agencies. This is determined by the nature of the incident under the concept of the Lead Agency. Please refer to Section 7.6 and Appendix 8 - Pre-nominated Lead Agencies for Different Categories of Major Emergency of this plan with regard to the determination of the Lead Agency. On-Site Co-ordination
provide support to the agency’s Controller of Operations on site and mobilise resources from within the agency or externally as required; liaise with national head quarters, in the case of An Garda Síochána and the Health Service Executive, and relevant Government Departments on strategic issues; and ensure appropriate participation of the agency in the inter-agency co-ordination structures. The use of Crisis Management Teams within each of the principal response agencies facilitates the mobilisation of senior staff to deal with the crisis, in light of the evolving situation, rather than leaving multiple roles to a small number of individuals who hold key positions. In this way, the objectives of prioritising and managing a protracted crisis can be dealt with effectively, while keeping the day-to-day business running. The Local Authority Crisis Management Team provides support to the Cavan County Council representative at the Local Co-ordination Group, supports our own Controller of Operations on site and maintains the Local Authority’s normal day-to-day services that the community requires. The mobilisation procedure and composition of the Crisis Management Team is outlined in Appendix 2 – Major Emergency Mobilisation Procedure under Crisis Management Team Action Plan. The Crisis Management Team is supported by the appropriate staff members listed in the Action Plan. Control of external organisations/agencies mobilised to assist At the site of an emergency, Cavan County Council will exercise control over not only its own services but any additional services (other than the principle response agencies) which the Local Authority mobilises to the site. Support Arrangements for the Control Function The Local Authority functions with regard to Controller of Operations, Chair of Local Co-ordination Group and other various positions identified will be supported by the appropriate back up staff indicated in the relevant mobilisation procedures. Co-ordination Arrangements Lead Agency Responsibility and mandate for the co-ordination function belongs specifically to one of the three principal response agencies. This is determined by the nature of the incident under the concept of the Lead Agency. Please refer to Section 7.6 and Appendix 8 - Pre-nominated Lead Agencies for Different Categories of Major Emergency of this plan with regard to the determination of the Lead Agency. On-Site Co-ordination