Which statement describes contingency teams?

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Contingency teams are pre-assembled groups designed to respond to specific events or emergencies, with defined roles and the ability to mobilize quickly when a contingency occurs. This makes the statement that contingency teams are formed for specific or emergency events the best description, because it captures their purpose and function—rapid, coordinated response to a known set of situations. The other ideas describe different concepts: ancillary services are support personnel like cleaning or kitchen staff; ownership refers to who is responsible; and next concerns what will happen next in sequence rather than how a dedicated response team is organized for emergencies.