Does the NIMS Management Characteristic of Information and Intelligence Management include surveillance of disease outbreaks?

The NIMS Management Characteristic of Information and Intelligence Management indeed encompasses surveillance of various incidents, including disease outbreaks. This characteristic emphasizes the essential need to collect, analyze, and disseminate information relevant to incidents to support decision-making and effective response actions.

In the context of public health emergencies, such as disease outbreaks, this management characteristic allows for the integration of health surveillance data, which helps to coordinate resources and inform stakeholders about the status of the outbreak. This capability ensures that all levels of government, as well as agencies involved in public health, can effectively respond to health emergencies.

The inclusion of surveillance for disease outbreaks within Information and Intelligence Management aligns with the overarching goal of NIMS to establish a comprehensive management framework that can adapt to various types of incidents, enhancing overall preparedness and response capabilities.