Montgomery County – Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management

1- MAXIMUM Readiness

Level 1 - Maximum Readiness

Hazardous and dangerous conditions exist and are a direct threat to life/property. Maximum readiness requires multiple operational periods and many agencies to support a response from the Emergency Operations Center.

2- HIGH Readiness

Level 2 - High Readiness

Hazardous or dangerous conditions exist or are imminent and pose a significant threat to life/property. High readiness requires multiple operational periods and numerous agencies to support a response from the Emergency Operations Center.

3- INCREASED Readiness

Level 3 - Increased Readiness

Hazardous conditions exist but pose no direct or imminent threat to life/property. Increased readiness may require additional agencies to support a response from the Emergency Operations Center, based on the nature of the incident.

4- NORMAL Readiness

Level 4 - Normal Readiness

No hazardous conditions are imminent and the normal capabilities of the Emergency Operations Center do not require the support of other agencies.