8.9 guidance

Command Work Products - CIR Reporting

IC/UC Routine or Recurring Critical Information Requirements (CIR)

Depending on the size, scope, and longevity of the incident response external reports maybe distributed and received by the Unified Command. Below is a sample schedule of some reporting times based on best practices and response experience. These reports can be delivered via three different communication methods:

Report - written report provided as requested within the IMS organization
Briefing - verbal report provided during a meeting/briefing or other specified time to requested

. Display - written report displayed as part of the Situation Status Board or other location as requested.

Example of Routine or Recurring CIR Reporting Type/Timeline	Type	Example Times
Agencies assigned to incident summary report from the Liaison Officer (LOFR)	Report	0600 - Daily
Adversely impacted and involved stakeholders & surrounding community report from the LOFR	Report	0600 - Daily
Updated Form 209 Incident Status Summary Report provided by Situation Unit Leader (SITL)	Report	0600 & 1700 or Prior to Planning Meeting
Operational Status Update prior to Objectives Meeting and key trigger points in the response (milestones/operational constraints/challenges/future operations) from OSC/PSC/Salvage/Logistics	Briefing	Prior to Objectives Meeting, as necessary
Media Talking Points updated and provided by Public Information Officer (PIO)	Report	0600 - Daily
Continuous display of Common Operating Picture (SITL & COP Specialist)	Display	Ongoing
Weather Report, Trajectories, and Daily Meeting Schedule from Planning Section Chief (PSC) & SITL	Display	0600, 1200 & 1800
Burn Rate from Finance Section Chief (FSC)	Report	0600
Report on media climate including social media outlets by Public Information Officer (PIO)	Report/ Briefing	0600

Handbook Pages	243
Part	B — Incident Management
Section	8.9 CIR Reporting
Type	guidance