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... > social science subjects > politics and international relations > governance > crisis management > issues in crisis management > emergency operations center
... > social science subjects > business and management > management settings > business management > governance > crisis management > issues in crisis management > emergency operations center

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emergency operations center  

Definition

  • The emergency operations center (EOC) is a predesignated facility established by an agency or jurisdiction to coordinate the overall agency or jurisdictional response and support to an emergency. Although the physical facilities and operating structure may vary, all emergency operations centers share the common functions of situation assessment, strategy development, and resource allocation. [Source: Encyclopedia of Crisis Management; Emergency Operations Center]

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