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(3) Threat Level 2 - Credible Threat. A threat assessment indicates that the potential threat is credible and confirms the presence of a WMD in the developing situation. At Threat Level 2, the response agencies will tailor their actions to anticipate, prevent and resolve the crisis. (4) Threat Level 1 - Terrorism Incident. A terrorist incident occurs. The response requires the immediate use of all local resources. Local response to the incident will require augmentation by state and federal resources. 2. Initial Notification a. The initial notification will be initially go to the response agencies, followed by support agencies. The response agencies begin crisis management operations upon notification. Those agencies that are involved in consequence management will be alerted next, based on need. b. If there is a warning prior to the attack or there are indicators that an attack is imminent, the priority for notification for crisis management will be as follows: - Sheriff's Department and municipal police department in target area. These law enforcement agencies are the primary response agencies to a terrorist/WMD attack. They will notify state and federal law enforcement agencies. Activate local mutual aid agreements as needed. -Fire Services within target/damaged area. These departments will activate mutual aid agreements as needed. - Emergency Medical Services. EMS will alert Cabarrus Rescue and activate mutual aid agreements as needed. - Emergency Management Division. The division will establish the county EOC and prepare to coordinate consequence management operations. The county emergency management coordinator will alert those support agencies required for the response and establish contact with the state EOC. The emergency management coordinator will alert the Board of Commissioners and County Manager. c. If an attack is conducted without warning, county first responders may not be aware initially that the event is a terrorist/WMD attack. Local emergency response agencies will use normal alerting procedures and respond to protect life and prevent further damage until the situation indicates a possible terrorist incident d. The County Emergency Management Coordinator will alert support agencies based on priority of need and the scope of the response operations. Support agencies that will be notified after the initial response are: - NorthEast Medical Center EOP/ANNEX Q 4 D--iV September 2001