LIAISON OFFICER (LOFR)

The Liaison Officer (LOFR) acts as the primary coordinator for the liaison network, potentially encompassing Agency Representatives (AREPs) and state, tribal, and local governments.

1. Report on-scene and assume the position of Liaison Officer (LOFR).

2. Originate a chronological record of events, using Activity Log (ICS-214).

3. Receive an initial briefing on the situation.

4. Meet with the Incident Commander (IC) to further assess the situation, outline initial priorities, and receive preliminary work tasks.

5. Serve as the point-of-contact (POC) for assisting/cooperating government agencies and stakeholders.

6. Prepare/maintain a list of names of arriving government officials and stakeholders; provide incident personnel with information regarding inter-organizational contacts.

7. Accommodate agency representatives with adequate work space, equipment, and supplies, including desks, tables, chairs, pens/pencils, notepads, etc.; provide to access telephones, fax machines, radios, computers, and printers, as appropriate.

8 Provide agency representatives and stakeholders with information and updates on incident status and response operations; solicit input and recommendations.

9. Examine whether agencies or local municipalities can provide any personnel or equipment in support of incident operations.

10. Meet with political and environmental stakeholders; profile their needs in a measure to gain information on possible concerns and perceptions.

11. Work closely with the Public Information Officer (PIO) to ensure a clear delineation of responsibility for stakeholder interaction; hence provide a forum for stakeholders to provide input into the response process.

12. Prepare fact sheets or key messages to address stakeholder concerns.

13. Monitor response operations to identify any inter-organizational issues and/or problems; inform the Incident Commander (IC) of agency/stakeholder perception regarding response activities.

14. Distribute copies of the Incident Action Plan (IAP) to agency representatives and interested stakeholders.

15. Coordinate activities of visiting dignitaries with the Public Information Officer (PIO).

16. Attend planning meetings and incident briefings, as requested by the Incident Commander (IC).

17. Formally recognize the contributions of assisting and cooperating agencies, in the form of letters of appreciation and awards, upon completion of the response.

18. Periodically brief the Incident Commander (IC) on any problems, recommendations, outstanding issues, follow-up requirements, etc.

19. Submit incident documentation on a daily basis.