Which ICS section is responsible for the collection, evaluation, dissemination, and use of information relevant to the incident?

• A. Planning
• B. Strategy
• C. Staging
• D. Logistics

Answer: (A)

In ICS, handling information about the incident—gathering, evaluating, and sharing it to guide actions—belongs to the Planning Section. This group collects situation reports, forecasts, and resource status, analyzes what the data means for incident objectives, and then disseminates the information to command and other sections. They use that information to develop and update the Incident Action Plan and to keep everyone aligned as conditions change, ensuring decisions are based on current, accurate understanding of the situation.

The other options don’t fit as this role: the concept of a Strategy section isn’t a defined part of ICS, Staging is simply a location for holding resources, and Logistics focuses on obtaining and providing the services and support resources need rather than managing incident information.