Level 3: Monitoring & Assessment

Level III is typically a monitoring and assessment phase where a specific threat, unusual event, or situation, is actively monitored by the DEM.  A Level III activation is an internal process for the DEM and involves little, if any, inter-agency direction or coordination. The threat, unusual event, or situation simply warrants observation, verification of appropriate action, and follow-up by DEM staff.  Events or incidents that occur during Level 3 activation can generally be resolved in a brief period of time by using a very small number of resources.  Level III activation does not require the DEM to significantly alter its day-to-day operations or management structure.

Upon notification of the existence of a threat, unusual event, or situation, the DEM Duty Officer evaluates the situation, and, if conditions warrant, notifies the DEM Director or designee. Appropriate agencies are alerted, advised of the situation, and instructed to take appropriate action as part of their everyday responsibilities.  At the conclusion of the event, the Duty Officer verifies completion of the actions taken and documents the incident.

At times, it is appropriate to hold briefings or staff meetings to respond to, or mitigate the situation, but no Incident Action Plan (IAP) is developed and distributed. Other DEM coordinators may become involved but the Duty Officer will remain the primary point of contact for DEM.

Additional activation levels:
Level 2: Partial
Level II partial activation is typically limited agency activation.  DEM staff and ESF lead agencies with a role in the incident response are activated and required to report to the EOC. 
 
Level 1: Full-Scale
In a full-scale activation, the EOC is activated on a 24-hour schedule due to an imminent threat or occurrence of a disaster.

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