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Ramsey County | Base Plan 37 Additional information on individual EOCs is available within the Resource Manual. 4.1.1.2 Virtual Operation The EOCs may operate in a remote or virtual mode as well, or can be operated in a hybrid manner, as EOC staff do not necessarily need to be physically located in the EOC to perform work functions. EOC work location is determined at the discretion of the EOC Director. The RCEOC is likely to operate in a virtual or hybrid capacity. As the incident complexity increases, and the RCEOC response operational level increases, the RCEOC may transition to in-person operations. 4.1.2 EOC ACTIVATION 4.1.2.1 Municipal EOC Activation Municipal EOC activation is done at the direction of the mayor, municipal incident manager, or EMA director to support response or recovery operations when the scope or scale of an incident surpasses the capacity to be managed from the ICP. The municipal emergency manager/EMA director acts in the capacity of the EOC Director when the EOC is activated. In the EMA director’s absence, or depending on incident needs, the MIM may assign the police chief, fire chief, or another individual they deem qualified to the position of acting EOC Director. The EOC Director evaluates conditions, establishes response priorities, and approves the allocation of resources to support response operations. 4.1.2.2 RCEOC Activation RCEOC activation is done at the discretion of the RCEMHS Director or duty officer when large or extremely complex incidents occur to provide multi-jurisdictional coordination, or at the request of an affected jurisdiction. RCEMHS is largely absorbed by the RCEOC when activated. RCEMHS is also the primary agency that coordinates the activation of the RCEOC and notification of personnel reporting to the RCEOC. 4.1.3 EOC RESPONSE OPERATIONAL LEVELS RCEMHS has established operational levels to communicate its alert posture for any hazard or threat. RCEOC Response Operational Levels are best described as the operational staffing level that is activated based on the severity of the event. Municipalities should use utilize a similar approach but may adjust to suit their own needs. The activation of the RCEOC does not necessitate activation of any municipal EOC. However, if any municipality moves to Level 2 or Level 1, the RCEOC will also activate. Any activation of a municipal EOC requires notification to RCEMHS. •Level 4 / Routine Operations: RCEMHS conducts normal daily activities and monitors the countywide situation 24/7. Municipalities typically remain under normal operating activities. No additional specific response or notification activities are anticipated. •Level 3 / Limited Activation: A situation or threat has developed that requires situational awareness and information sharing and has the potential for agencies to take coordinated action. The RCEOC may be activated by RCEMHS staff during regular business hours or additional hours as needed. Municipalities may also activate some or all EOC functions if the