Which item is included in a NOK summary?

• A. Search efforts so far
• B. Incident cost estimate
• C. Medical history of the victim
• D. Dietary preferences of family members

Answer: (A)

A NOK (Next of Kin) summary is meant to inform and support the family after an incident, focusing on what has happened, what is being done, and what to expect next. Including the search efforts so far gives the next of kin a clear view of the current status, what leads have been pursued, and what steps are planned to locate or notify them. This helps reduce uncertainty, informs their expectations about timing, and communicates that the response team is actively working on contacting them.

The other items don’t fit because they cover topics not central to communicating with and supporting the family: an incident cost estimate is financial detail not needed for initial notification; the medical history of the victim is sensitive personal information protected by privacy considerations; and the dietary preferences of family members are irrelevant to the incident response and notification process.