Research Article

Examining the Intergovernmental and Interorganizational Network of Responding to Major Accidents for Improving the Emergency Management System in China

Table 5

The involved emergency function groups responding to the “11.22” oil pipeline explosion.

Emergency function groupTask description

Traffic ControlManage the traffic
TransportationTransport materials to the accident scene
Resident ResettlementProvide house and food to evacuated residents
Information Issue and Media ManagementIssue emergency information to the public and manage the media personnel on scene
Information MonitoringCollect, analyze, and distribute emergency situation information
Public Works and EngineeringRestore and repair electricity, water, and gas supply systems
Emergency Medical CareProvide medical care to victims
Psychological Intervention and Mass CareProvide mental health service to victims
Emergency Command and CoordinationCoordinate incident management and response efforts, issue mission assignments, and plan the emergency response
Firefighting and Search and RescueSearch for and rescue victims in the accident; extinguish fire caused by the explosion in the accident
Life Material SupportProvide life materials to the evacuated residents
Oil and Hazardous Material ResponseClear the pollution caused by the oil spill on land and in the sea
Guarding and Public SecurityBlock the scene of the accident and maintain public order
Communication SupportMaintain and restore telecommunication infrastructure