Which of the following is NOT a step in the emergency response procedures for an ESS?

• A. Post-incident review
• B. Notifying the public
• C. Alerting responders
• D. Executing the response plan

Answer: (B)

The key idea here is that emergency response procedures for an ESS focus on rapid, coordinated internal actions to control the incident and protect people. The steps are designed to mobilize qualified responders quickly, put the plan into action, and then review what happened to improve future responses. Alerting responders ensures the right trained personnel arrive and begin containment. Executing the response plan puts those steps into motion to control the hazard and protect occupants and property. After the scene is safe, a post-incident review helps identify what worked and what didn’t for continuous improvement.

Notifying the public, while important for overall safety, isn’t part of the internal ESS emergency response steps. Public notification is typically handled by the incident command and public information channels as a separate function, coordinated to avoid confusing or delaying critical response activities.