Which activity should be performed during the termination phase of an emergency operation?

During the termination phase of an emergency operation, the focus is on winding down the response efforts and restoring normalcy. One of the key activities in this phase is releasing appropriate units and returning them to service. This action signifies that the immediate emergency has been managed, and personnel and resources can now be safely reassigned or debriefed.

Releasing units is crucial not only to ensure that resources are available for future incidents but also to allow responders to recover and reflect on the operation they just completed. This helps maintain a state of readiness for future emergencies and supports the physical and mental well-being of the responders.

In contrast, during this phase, activities such as requesting additional resources or determining mitigation techniques are less relevant since the emergency response efforts are concluding. The implementation of strategic goals and tactical objectives typically occurs in earlier phases of incident management when active response strategies are being executed. The focus during termination is on closure and reintegration of resources.