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The REMS TA Center consults Ali Shah (San Jacinto College, Texas) about Incident Command System (ICS) implementation strategies and lessons. This episode answers questions such as 

What is the Incident Command System (ICS), and how was it developed? 

How has adopting ICS assisted San Jacinto College’s emergency operations plan? 

• What are some of the most useful characteristics of the ICS for K-12 schools and institutions of higher education (IHEs)? 
• How can K-12 schools and IHEs benefit from the ICS characteristic “Span of Control”? 
• How can K-12 schools and IHEs modify and scale ICS characteristics to meet their needs? 
• What additional resources exist to provide support on this topic? 

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REMS TA Center Resources 

Enhancing School and Higher Ed Safety Leadership Capabilities (Web Page)

Implementing the Incident Command System (ICS) for Schools (Online Course)

National Incident Management System (Web Page) 

Other Resources 

ICS Resource Center, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Emergency Management Institute (Website) 

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