When a disaster strikes, how are you managing your event response when multi agency involvement is needed? Large scale events often call for coordinated efforts of a local Incident Command System (ICS) that includes local police, fire and emergency management from surrounding areas to help ensure event response is effective. However, there are some potential challenges when working with many groups, especially external ones.

Download the whitepaper, The 10 Step Model for Designing Table Top Exercises to learn how you can ensure your ICS is properly prepared for an incident through effective testing. The ten-steps covered include:

1. Review Your Existing Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan
   
2. Define a Goal
   
3. Create a Team
   
4. Develop the Objectives
   
5. Develop the Scenario
   
6. Identify the Right Players
   
7. Decide on the Logistics
   
8. Develop Injects
   
9. Choose Facilitator, Observer(s) and a Scribe
   
10. Conduct a “Hot Wash” and After-Action Report