Once the incident is under way, with shelters staffed, shadows deployed, staffing established for the following shift, and basic Amateur or auxiliary radio needs being addressed, the question should be asked: "When should we go home?" That question should be asked almost as soon as the incident has started. It is important to utilize resources only so long as to be viable; if we are no longer needed, we should demobilize and prepare for the next incident. Keeping resources deployed longer than necessary is a waste of manpower, and can lead to a premature burnout of your workers.
1992-1994 RACES Bulletins