Time between alert issuance and expected threshold exceedance/impact; drives response options. For example, A 6‑hour lead time lets the site deploy barriers and move stock.

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Lead time

Time between alert issuance and expected threshold exceedance/impact; drives response options.

Example Usage

"A 6‑hour lead time lets the site deploy barriers and move stock."

Typical Units & Data

Minutes/hours/days

Related Keywords

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