Determine which organizational entities within the jurisdiction are responsible for each capability and function.

Assess Organizational Roles and Responsibilities
The first step in the assessment phase is to determine which organizational entities within the jurisdiction are responsible for each capability and function. These entities may include state agencies, partner organizations, local and tribal health departments, and others.

For instance, in some jurisdictions the coroner/medical examiner traditionally takes a lead role in fatality management activities; public health should, therefore, seek this partner when identifying what role public health contributes to this capability.