The SitRep as currently designed has specific elements to
capture specific information. However a great deal of information that is
available applicable to an incident does not fit the current structure. Indeed,
it is not possible to parameterize the possible scope of information that can
occur. In order to allow the SitRep structure to accommodate the
maximum possible input, we should allow for a “Basic SitRep” which
will basically allow for plain text.
The Text is typically anecdotal in nature. It is expected
that implementation systems will process this to allow for “Human In the
Loop” review, but this is not a requirement. It may be used as a comment
for other of the Basic Reports, or simple observations. Regardless of source,
this information becomes part of the running log of data relating to a
particular incident.
Some Use Cases:
From NJ during Flooding: The state received from the various
counties reports on river levels and possible flooding.
From FL during various hurricanes: Flooding and progress on
evacuations.
AZ Wildfires: General observations regarding the scope, direction,
and intensity of a fire.
Greek Olympics: General crowd observations at a venue.
DC Sniper shootings: Field reports containing observations
from the shooting site.
General Input sources:
Phone
in to the EOC
Mobile
Data
import from systems not using the SitRep standard.
Speech
to Text