What are the responsibilities of the Planning section in ICS?

• A. Monitors costs of response, paychecks, overtime.
• B. Prepares and documents the Incident Action Plan, Tracks personnel and equipment used in the incident.
• C. Oversees logistics for supplies and facilities.
• D. Manages public information and media inquiries.

Answer: (B)

The Planning Section focuses on supporting decision-making through active information management and resource status. Its main tasks are to produce and maintain the Incident Action Plan, which outlines the objectives, strategy, and assignments for the incident and is updated for each operational period. At the same time, it keeps a current picture of what personnel and equipment are on the scene, where they are, and how they’re being used. This combination ensures everyone coordinates around a single plan and knows what resources are available or need to be demobilized. The other options correspond to different parts of ICS: finances handle costs and payroll, logistics handles supplies and facilities, and public information handles media and messaging.