What is typically the next step after the immediate emergency response phase has concluded?

Once the immediate emergency response phase has concluded, creating a termination plan is crucial as it ensures that all necessary actions are documented and the incident is officially resolved. This plan helps outline how and when to conclude the response, including steps for demobilizing personnel and resources, and returning the site to normal operations. Having a termination plan is essential for maintaining organizational readiness for future incidents and ensuring accountability and compliance with protocols.

Post-emergency steps such as cleanup of the incident site, filing an incident report, or conducting post-incident analysis may follow the creation of a termination plan but typically occur as part of, or after concluding, the formal termination phase. Each of these actions can contribute valuable insights and facilitate a thorough understanding of the incident to improve future responses. However, they focus on specific aspects of the incident rather than on officially closing out the emergency response.