The Incident Command System (ICS) can be used to manage any type of incident, including planned events?

True, the Incident Command System (ICS) can be used to manage any type of incident, including planned events.

ICS is defined by the official FEMA ICS 100 training material as a “standardized, on-scene, all-hazards incident management concept” that is suitable for “routine or planned events such as conferences, as well as large and complex emergency incidents.”

The key principles of ICS, such as unified command, clear communication, and resource management, are equally relevant in both emergency and planned event scenarios. For instance, during a planned event like a concert or a festival, ICS can be used to coordinate security, logistics, crowd control, and emergency response plans, ensuring the event runs smoothly and safely.

Source: https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-100.c&lang=en