How does the RECPSM work?
The RECPSM is based on the Federal Response Plan used by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The RECPSM identifies 15 regional emergency support functional areas that may be needed during a regional emergency. These 15 Regional Emergency Support Functions (R-ESFs) allow for organizing information during a regional emergency into definable areas using common terminology. The RECPSM will be implemented only by its participants and can be used in conjunction with other local, state, and federal plans. The RECPSM does not usurp or infringe on the authority of any participating jurisdiction or organization. Local, state, or federal officials will continue to make all necessary decisions affecting response, recovery, protective actions, and public health and safety advisories, etc., using their existing authority, policies, plans, and procedures. • What is the Regional Incident Communications and Coordination SystemSM (RICCS)? The RICCSSM is a 24-hour, seven-day-a week communications ca
