When only certain EOC team members are activated to monitor a credible threat, which activation level is used?

In the context of Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs), the activation levels reflect the degree of response necessary based on the situation at hand. When only certain team members are activated to monitor a credible threat, it indicates that a state of heightened awareness and readiness is required, but full-scale operations have not been warranted.

Enhanced steady-state operations, identified as Level 2, allows for selected members of the EOC to remain actively engaged while managing a potential or acknowledged threat without transitioning to a full-scale incident response. This includes monitoring the situation, gathering information, and preparing for the possibility of escalation. Such a level ensures that resources are utilized efficiently while maintaining a state of preparedness, as only essential personnel are involved rather than the full team mobilizing.

This approach saves time and resources, allowing for a strategic response in a potentially dynamic situation, facilitating the ability to quickly adapt to changing circumstances if the threat level increases without prematurely overextending the EOC's capabilities.