Question

Identify the incorrect statement(s) regarding the operational requirements and structure of Emergency Operations Centres (EOCs).

1. EOCs are required to be self-sustained and capable of operating independently for 24 to 48 hours.
2. Every Indian State and Union Territory maintains its own State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC).
3. Key response agencies like the NDRF, SDRF, and Armed Forces do not maintain their own EOCs, relying solely on State EOCs.

• A. iii മാത്രം
• B. ഇവയൊന്നുമല്ല
• C. ii, iii
• D. i, iii

Answer 1

Answer:

D. i, iii

EOCs are designed for resilience and must be self-sustained for 72 to 96 hours, not 24-48 hours, to ensure continuous operation until crucial infrastructure services are restored. Each Indian State and Union Territory, indeed, has its own SEOC. Furthermore, major response agencies like NDRF, SDRF, Armed Forces, and CAPFs maintain their independent EOCs to manage their specific operations effectively and support the broader disaster response efforts.