An EOC serves as the nerve center for a coordinated response to any disaster, whether it's a natural calamity, a human-made crisis, or a public health emergency. Its main functions include:
Information Management: Gathering, analyzing, and disseminating critical information from the field.
Resource Management: Allocating and tracking resources like personnel, equipment, and supplies.
Strategic Decision-Making: Providing a centralized location for key decision-makers to collaborate and develop a unified response strategy.
By centralizing control and communication, the EOC ensures that all agencies—from local responders to state and national authorities—work together effectively to save lives and mitigate damage.
