Operating Condition (Opcon) Level of Readiness

OPCON LEVELS
Description of Levels of Readiness
OPCON Level 5 Green Box Graphic
 Most day-to-day operations to include normal
training and exercises. Pre-disaster preparedness activities that usually fall outside of the requirement to activate the SEOC may begin during this time frame.
OPCON Level 4 Blue Box Graphic
 Possibility of an emergency or disaster situation that may require state coordination during emergency management operations. SEOC activation is dependent on the status of the event.
OPCON Level 3 Yellow Box Graphic
 Disaster or emergency situation is likely. The South Carolina Emergency Operations Plan and the appropriate specific impact hazard emergency plan is activated.
OPCON Level 2 Orange Box Graphic
 Disaster or emergency situation is imminent or in effect.
OPCON Level 1 Red Box Graphic
 Major disaster or emergency situation in effect; highest state of emergency operations and the SEOC is at fully activated.

 

 

 

 

State Readiness Level
National Threat Level