Why is it important for the TERT Team Leader to keep in contact with the TERT state coordinator?

The importance of the TERT Team Leader maintaining contact with the TERT state coordinator primarily revolves around the need to ensure that deployment information is consistently updated. This communication is crucial as it helps the team leader stay informed about real-time developments, changes in status, any new assignments that may arise, and overall situational awareness during emergency responses. Timely updates ensure that the team can respond effectively and efficiently, aligning their resources and efforts with the current needs and directives provided by the state coordinator.

While planning future deployments and coordinating with other agencies can also be beneficial, the immediate necessity of having accurate and current deployment information is foundational to the effectiveness of the team, particularly during critical response situations.