EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER (EOC)
An Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is a central location from which local governments can provide interagency coordination and executive decision making in support of incident response and recovery operations. The purpose of the EOC is to provide a centralized location where public safety, emergency response, and support agencies coordinate planning, preparedness, and response activities.
The EOC does not command or control on-scene response efforts, but does carry out the coordination functions through:
1. Collecting, evaluating and disseminating incident information;
2. Analyzing jurisdictional impacts and setting priority actions; and
3. Managing requests, procurement and utilization of resources.
The decisions made through the EOC are designed to be broad in scope and offer general guidance on priorities. Information is disseminated through the EOC Manager and tactical decisions are coordinated from field response personnel. The EOC serves as a coordinated link between the Chief Elected Official (CEO) of each jurisdiction and the field personnel coordinating the execution of event priorities.
SCOEM offers numerous training opportunities for individuals who staff the EOC. Whether it be a fire captain or a volunteer, each individual must be properly trained on what the EOC is, how it supports events and what to expect when called to work an activation.
Working inside an EOC can be challenging, exciting and rewarding. People working in the EOC provide invaluable support to responders on the ground, as well as a service to their community.
The EOC does not command or control on-scene response efforts, but does carry out the coordination functions through:
1. Collecting, evaluating and disseminating incident information;
2. Analyzing jurisdictional impacts and setting priority actions; and
3. Managing requests, procurement and utilization of resources.
The decisions made through the EOC are designed to be broad in scope and offer general guidance on priorities. Information is disseminated through the EOC Manager and tactical decisions are coordinated from field response personnel. The EOC serves as a coordinated link between the Chief Elected Official (CEO) of each jurisdiction and the field personnel coordinating the execution of event priorities.
SCOEM offers numerous training opportunities for individuals who staff the EOC. Whether it be a fire captain or a volunteer, each individual must be properly trained on what the EOC is, how it supports events and what to expect when called to work an activation.
Working inside an EOC can be challenging, exciting and rewarding. People working in the EOC provide invaluable support to responders on the ground, as well as a service to their community.
You may contact the EOC for non-emergency communications by calling 270-586-1800. If you have an emergency, dial 911.
Unless activated, the EOC is not staffed after hours, but you are welcome to leave a message and we will return your call as soon as possible
Unless activated, the EOC is not staffed after hours, but you are welcome to leave a message and we will return your call as soon as possible