Clark County EOP Basic Plan Immediate Action Checklist 4. Establish communications with the on-scene Incident Commander. (See ESF 2 – Telecommunications for more information on communications systems.) Identify primary and back-up means to maintain contact with the on-scene Incident Commander. 5. Identify key incident needs, in coordination with the on-scene Incident Commander. Consider coordination of the following, as required by the incident:  Protective action measures, including evacuation and shelter-in-place  Shelter and housing needs for displaced citizens  Emergency public information and coordination with the media  Provisions for Access and Functional Needs Populations, including unaccompanied children  Provisions for animals in disaster 6. Declare a State of Emergency, as appropriate. (See Section 1.7 for information on the disaster proclamation process. See Appendix A for a sample disaster proclamation form.)  If the incident exceeds or will exceed the County’s resources to respond, the County should declare a State of Emergency.  A proclamation may be made by the Emergency Manager and will be ratified by the Board of Commissioners within seven days.  The proclamation should be submitted to Nevada Division of Emergency Management. iv