Emergency Management Forum:

ENS Role Sorting: Identifying the critical roles and responsibilities involved in managing an effective ENS Program.

An essential aspect of the Emergency Notification System (ENS) planning process is identifying roles and responsibilities that will govern an organization’s ENS program. Role sorting is the activity of listing all ENS roles, associated tasks aligned to each role, and assigning a department, team, or position responsible for conducting those duties. 

ENS role sorting engages internal stakeholders to gain consensus, buy-in, and support for your ENS program approach. Ultimately, this leads to increased internal coordination, communication, and accountability while limiting assumptions, confusion, and mistakes while activating your ENS in an emergency.

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Gil Zavlodaver, Director of Professional Services

Gil has over eleven years of experience in the public and private sectors working on emergency management and preparedness. His extensive expertise has allowed him to provide educational training in mitigation, response, recovery, plan development, and grant administration.