Name: Not Your Typical Incident: Applying Incident Command to “Non-Normal” Administrative Crises
Start: 2026-10-21T10:30:00-0700
End: 2026-10-21T12:00:00-0700

Main Conference: Tuesday October 20 - Thursday, October 22, 2026

Preconference: Monday October 19 - Tuesday, October 20, 2026

*Schedule subject to change.

Not Your Typical Incident: Applying Incident Command to “Non-Normal” Administrative Crises

Wednesday October 21, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm PDT

Multnomah

Incident command systems are typically designed for field-based emergencies, but what happens when the crisis is administrative? Organizations also face “non-normal” incidents such as government shutdowns, sudden funding disruptions, regional natural disasters, and pandemic impacts that require rapid, coordinated responses across teams. This session explores how incident command structure (ICS) can be adapted to manage complex, organization-wide disruptions. Using a case study from the Student Conservation Association (SCA), presenters will walk through how ICS principles were applied to stabilize operations, reallocate resources, and support staff, participants, and partners during last year’s federal government shutdown and AmeriCorps grant terminations. Participants will learn a practical framework for structuring response efforts, clarifying roles, and identifying key operational risks. Through guided discussion and hands-on activities, attendees will begin developing a tailored response plan for an administrative incident relevant to their own organization. This session is ideal for program leaders, risk managers, and operations staff seeking to strengthen organizational resilience beyond traditional field incidents.

Speakers

Kennedy Redick Jr

National Programs Manager-Internships, Student Conservation Association

Kennedy serves as the National Program Manager for Internships at the Student ConservationAssociation (SCA), where he leads strategic efforts to cultivate the next generation ofenvironmental stewards through federal workforce development initiatives. With over a decadeof experience... Read More →

Anne Morrison

Director Risk & Safety Management, The SCA

Anne Morrison is the Director of Risk and Safety Management at the Student Conservation Association (SCA). She previously spent a decade with Northwest Outward Bound School in a variety of leadership roles. With over 20 years in the outdoor industry, Anne focuses on safety systems... Read More →

Wednesday October 21, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm PDT
Multnomah 909 N Hayden Island Dr, Portland, OR 97217

Emergency Planning & Crisis Response, Breakout Session

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