Which aspect does NOT fall under the responsibilities of the Recovery Branch?

The Recovery Branch is primarily focused on activities that facilitate the restoration and rebuilding of the affected area after an incident has occurred. Responsibilities typically include coordinating recovery efforts, assessing long-term recovery needs, and managing resources specifically geared towards post-incident recovery.

Planning the response to the incident, however, is categorized under the responsibilities of the Planning Section within the Incident Command System (ICS). This includes gathering and analyzing information, developing incident action plans, and determining resource requirements during the ongoing incident. Hence, planning the response is a distinct function that does not align with the Recovery Branch’s duties, which are centered on the post-incident phase.