What is an EOC?

What is an EOC?

EOC stands for Emergency Operations Center. Think of it as a command post, a central hub where people in charge of responding to emergencies gather to coordinate efforts.

When a disaster strikes, like a hurricane, here's what happens:

Information Gathering: People from different agencies like fire departments, police, hospitals, and emergency management come together to share information about the situation.

Decision Making: Leaders discuss the best course of action, deciding where to allocate resources, who should be evacuated, and what services are needed.

Communication: The EOC acts as a communication hub, ensuring that everyone involved is on the same page and that information is flowing smoothly.

So, essentially, an EOC is a place where people work together to manage and coordinate emergency response efforts.

The McDowell County Office of Emergency Management 

Works to protect the citizens of McDowell County through an Integrated Emergency Management framework encompassing the phases of mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. Working in partnership with local, state, federal and private entities. McDowell County Office of Emergency Management seeks to provide a seamless and comprehensive Emergency Management program for all of the citizens and visitors of McDowell County.  

The four principle functions of the McDowell County Office of Emergency Management are: preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation in planning for natural and man-made disasters.

The goals of the Department are to assist the citizens of McDowell County in planning for natural disasters, such as floods, hurricanes, tornadoes and man-made disasters such as chemical spills.