What triggers the activation of certain EOC team members to monitor threats?

The activation of certain Emergency Operations Center (EOC) team members to monitor threats is driven by the need to keep a close watch on credible threats or risks. When there is a clear indication of a potential hazard that could impact the community or response efforts, specific team members are designated to assess and monitor the situation continuously. This proactive approach allows for timely information gathering, situational awareness, and coordination among agencies which is vital in crisis management.

In this context, the focus is on identifying and understanding emerging risks or credible threats rather than reacting to incidents that are already occurring, as would be the case with immediate incident response requirements. While routine training exercises familiarize team members with procedures, they do not directly result in the monitoring of real-time threats. Normal operations or steady-state conditions indicate that there is no immediate threat that requires monitoring; therefore, the need for activating monitoring roles is effectively linked to the presence of credible threats or risks.