Emergency Communications (ECOM)

Condition Code Meanings

ECOM CONDITION 5:

Normal Day to Day Communications Operations.

ECOM CONDITION 4:

Conditions exist that may develop into potential emergency/disaster situations over the next few

days. NOTE: This is primarily used for potentially severe weather ALERTS issued by the

National Weather Service and should be used any time severe weather is predicted.

Take the following action(s):

• Stay Alert to News and Weather reports for potential problems.

• Be prepared to change ECOM Conditions to higher Readiness levels

• Check-in to regular State, Area, and Region Nets for current information.

ECOM CONDITION 3:

An emergency or disaster situation is expected to develop within 48 hours.

Take the following action(s):

• Monitor regular and/or Primary ECOM Net Frequencies.

• Check into Nets to obtain the latest information.

• Monitor designated Joint Service frequencies and systems, for Local or State Wide

situations.

• For Region Wide situations, Monitor the Primary REGION ECOM Frequencies

• Activate the Alerting System. Ensure that all members are aware of the potential

emergency/disaster situation.

• Encourage all to check-in to regularly scheduled Nets for the latest updates on the

potential situation.

• Take preliminary precautions: Test emergency power, locate essential equipment and

supplies, review ECOM Plan, etc.

• Continue normal MARS operations and REMAIN ALERT.

• Continue preparing for ECOM operations.

ECOM CONDITION 2:

An emergency or disaster situation is anticipated within 24 hours.

Take the following action(s):

• Take all actions required to activate all ECOM operations on

short notice (In addition to actions taken in ECOM Condition 3).

• Maintain close contact with State and Region Officials for guidance and up to date

information. STAY ALERT!

• Monitor regular and/or ECOM nets for updated information

• Take appropriate actions to protect family and property

• Ensure that food and water supplies and other personal items are readily available.

• Establish Regularly Scheduled Broadcasts of updated information regarding the potential

emergency/disaster situation

ECOM CONDITION 1:

An emergency or disaster is imminent.

Take the following action(s):

• Suspend all normal operations

• Activate All ECOM Networks (NETS) and ECOM Plan(s)

• Take final actions to protect family and property.

• Check-in to ECOM Nets and monitor (Guard) closely

• For Local and Statewide situations, check-into appropriate Joint Service NETS and be

prepared to help as needed.

ECOM CONDITION 0 (ZERO):

An Emergency or Disaster situation exists.

Take the following action(s):

• Same actions as ECOM Condition 1

• Ensure that all available ECOM Nets and systems are in full operation

• Provide ECOM assistance to Local and State and Federal Emergency management

Agencies as needed.