IMAT Development Workshops

The Oklahoma Office of Homeland Security (OKOHS) will conduct a series of three workshops that will seek your input to help OKOHS develop a state-sponsored Incident Management Assistance Team (IMAT).  Each workshop focuses on different areas of IMAT development.

Workshop #1 – Team Members

This workshop will focus on the composition and makeup of the IMAT.  Topics we will solicit your input on include:

• Team Composition
• Team Member Requirements
• Team Member Selection
• Agreements and Commitments
• Team Member Qualification, Certification, and Credentialing
• Team training and Meetings
• Team Discipline Policy and Process for Removal from the Team.

Workshop #2 – Operations and Logistics

This workshop will focus on IMAT operations and logistics related to deployments.  Topics we will solicit your input on include:

• IMAT Request and Deployment
• IMAT Team Apparel or Uniform
• IMAT Self-Sufficiency
• IMAT Equipment
• Individual Go-Kits
• Media Policies – Interactions, Access, Requests, and Releases
• Social Media Policies – Access, Posting, Requests, and Releases
• Critical Incident Stress Management

Workshop #3 – Finance and Administration 

This workshop will focus on financial and administrative matters related to IMAT deployment and operations.  Topics we will solicit your input on include:

• Reimbursement – Labor/Salary, Travel, Lodging, Per Diem
• Claims – Lost or damaged equipment
• Tort Liability and Immunity
• Workers Compensation and Death Benefits
• Records Management
• Code of Conduct, Ethics, and Harassment-Free Policies