Clark County EOP Basic Plan 5. Command and Control information campaigns. JICs may be established at the State and federal level as well, to ensure consistency of messaging at those levels. Incident Command may elect to establish a number of types of JICs, including:  Incident JIC – Physical location integrated with the Incident Commander and easy for media to access.  Virtual JIC – Established when a physical location is impractical; incorporates the use of technology and communication devices.  Satellite JIC – A small-scale, off-site location from Incident Command or the MACC. Generally established to support a more robust JIC. See ESF 15 – External Affairs for more information related to the JIC. 5.4.4.2 Joint Information System A Joint Information System (JIS) is a structure that integrates incident information and public affairs into a cohesive organization designed to provide consistent, coordinated, accurate, accessible, timely, and complete information during crisis or incident operations. The mission of the JIS is to provide a structure and system for developing and delivering coordinated interagency messages; developing, recommending, and executing public information plans and strategies on behalf of the Incident Commander; advising the Incident Commander concerning public affairs issues that could affect a response effort; and controlling rumors and inaccurate information that could undermine public confidence in the emergency response effort. 5.4.5 Access and Security During an emergency, access to the MACC will be limited to designated emergency operations personnel due to the large volume of incoming and outgoing sensitive information. Authorized personnel in the MACC include MACC staff, county or city officials, and those with legitimate business in the MACC. The MACC Manager or Security Officer (if designated) may allow access on an individual, case-by-case basis. Appropriate security measures will be in place to identify personnel who are authorized to be present. All authorized MACC staff, visitors, and the media will be issued identification cards for MACC access. These identification cards will identify the bearers as visitors or members of the emergency management team. 5.4.6 Incident Management Software The County utilizes MACC, the incident management software to help gather, analyze, and disseminate information in the MACC. The Emergency Manager is responsible for training MACC staff on the use of software, and a user’s manual is maintained in the MACC. 5.4.7 Deactivation Each incident will be evaluated to determine the need for continued operation of the MACC after the emergency response phase of the incident has been completed. This decision is made by the on-scene Incident Commander, MACC Manager, and Emergency Manager. During the initial phase of the recovery period for a major disaster, it may be desirable to continue to operate the MACC during the day with limited staffing to facilitate dissemination of public and local government disaster relief information. 5-9