After this course, you should be able to:
Describe the role EOCs play in overall multi-agency coordination.
Identify and Describe the processes and procedures for activating and Deactivating the EOC.
Describe the factors involved in staffing and organizing the EOC.
Describe factors for effective EOCs.
Given a scenario-based incident, utilize key EOC concepts to complete the scenario
MODULE 1: INTRODUCTION TO DISASTER MANAGEMENT
Definition of terms
Classification of disasters
Disaster risk management cycle
Principles of disaster risk management
MODULE 2: ROLE, FUNCTIONS AND FRAMEWORKS OF THE EOC
Introduction to EOC
EOC Role and Functions.
Overview of the Incident Command System (ICS).
EOC framework
MODULE 3: PARTNERSHIP AND COORDINATION
EOC Mission Partners
ICS-EOC Partnership
ESF –EOC Partnership
Strategic Inter-agency Coordination (SIC).
MODULE 4: ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF EOC
Locating and designing of an EOC
Data and Information Management
Communication in EOC
Plans and Procedures
EOC Staffing
Psychosocial support in EOC Operations
MODULE 5: ACTIVATING AND OPERATING THE EOC
EOC Incident Life Cycle
Daily EOC Operations
