ESF-8 Lead
ESF8 Lead: Advises, sets priorities, and provides overall direction for ESF8 response and recovery activities. Represents ESF8 goals, objectives, and activities to local, state, and federal partners as part of the North Carolina SERT and authorizes the activation of state ESF8 resources. Coordinates with DHHS/NCOEMS Leadership, State Medical Response System Advisor, and NC SERT partners on the development and implementation of policies necessary to support ESF8 response activities and the release of health and medical information to the public.
ESF-8 Desk MANAGER
Monitors available communication and information technology systems to maintain situational awareness of ESF8 response and recovery activities Develops situation reports and leads coordination calls for the purpose of sharing ESF8 situation and mission status information across ESF8 organizations and with local, state, and federal partners, as appropriate. Manages requests for ESF8 resources as necessary and in coordination with the ESF8 Lead, SERT-ESG Supervisor, and HPCs. The SEOC ESF8 Desk Manager works directly with the ESF8 Lead and is activated when assistance is necessary for developing situational awareness, managing resource requests, or coordinating the provision of ESF8 resource support with the Healthcare Coalitions (HCCs) and Regional Coordination Centers (RCCs). This position is usually at the SEOC to coordinate resources needed within an HCC as well as manage any resource requests assigned to the HCCs for support of needs outside their regions. The position coordinates in a similar way with RCC ESF8 Manager and also works to identify ESF8 resources that can be tasked directly to the RCCs for fulfillment of regional health and medical needs.
ESF-8 Operations Manager
Ensures pre-deployment readiness and planning for potential ESF8 operational mission requests. Conducts assessments of need with requesting jurisdictions/organizations and advises ESF8 Lead on approval of operational mission requests. Oversees operational site(s) coordination (site assessment, site plans) with response partners. Ensures necessary mission support is coordinated with the ESF8 Desk Manager. Oversees site demobilization when indicated. The ESF8 Operations Manager is activated when there is the potential for the activation and deployment of SMRS operational units (e.g. SMSS, MDH, Patient Transfer Centers, etc.) to meet health and medical resource needs both within and outside of North Carolina. Once activated, this position coordinates all aspects of the deployment of SMRS operational units into the field. The position coordinates directly with the ESF8 Lead and SEOC ESF8 Desk Manager to identify necessary IMT personnel, staffing, and logistics resources. Once SMRS operations have been established, this position provides direct support and leadership to the deployed IMTs and coordinates further support through the ESF8 Lead and SEOC ESF8 Desk Manager.
ESF-8 Desk Support Specialist
Assist the ESF8 Desk Manager in maintaining oversight and management of ESF8 responsibilities assigned as part of the SERT.
ESF-8 Support Cell
Coordinates directly with the ESF8 Desk Manager and ensures all assigned tasks to the support cell are completed. Potential tasks include, maintaining situational awareness, managing resource requests, supporting field operations, coordination of patient transfer operations and the vetting of medical supply requests during medical logistics operations. The ESF8 Support Cell Coordinator is activated when the ESF8 Lead or SEOC ESF8 Desk Manager need assistance with the support and/or coordination functions that cannot be easily conducted from within the SEOC (e.g. SMSS patient movement coordination, etc.). Once activated, this position works directly with the ESF8 Desk Manager to define the staff and schedule necessary to support the situation. Once established, this position coordinates all aspects of the roles/functions assigned to the ESF8 Support Cell and works directly with the SEOC ESF8 Desk Manager to ensure that the needed support is provided.
