Table 7: Coordinated Response Roles in an Emergency Event Type Event Status/Procedures EOC Role Controller’s Roles Level 1 (Community) Single agency Nil Nil Can be dealt with by one emergency service provider, local authority or utility service provider with assistance of support agencies as required. Level 2 (Incident) The incident will be managed by lead agency Nil. EOC must be alerted to monitor Must be advised. with assistance from other emergency the situation/response and may Escalates from Level 1 to an service and utility providers. prepare to activate or assist lead Incident under control of lead incident that will involve a number agency if necessary. agency. of agencies or specialists. CIMS structures maybe adopted. Level 3 (Regional/Local) A declaration of state of local emergency in EOC activated to the extent necessary Lead agency seeks substantial the Marlborough region is being considered to monitor the situation and be ready to advice and assistance from Group A multi-agency emergency or has been deemed necessary. respond if the situation deteriorates. Controller and may elect to hand requiring co-ordination beyond the over control or the Group Controller means of the emergency services An adjacent CDEM Group requires May provide some co-ordination takes control from lead agency. or; assistance. assistance at the request of the lead agency. Group Controller sets Group-wide A major emergency affecting large A declaration of state of national emergency priorities and decisions and provides parts of the region or population is being considered, or has been deemed strategic direction and advice/ centres. necessary. command to response agencies. Level 4 (National Emergency) A state of National Emergency has been EOC fully activated to co-ordinate the Group Controller ensures national declared. response of emergency agencies. strategic objectives are implemented as defined by the National Controller. Marlborough Civil Defence Emergency Management Plan, 2017-2022 Page48