EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER (EOC)
The Sonoma County Operational Area EOC was constructed
in 1974 and was remodeled in 2004. On a daily basis the building
is used as a computer training center and in emergency conditions
is converted into a full operating EOC.
The EOC is well equipped with a Local Area computer
network, wireless local area network, telephones, dedicated multiple
fax lines, four televisions, and numerous communication systems
including an EAS transmitter for generating local emergency alerts.
Auxiliary Communications Service (ACS) operators are located in
the Auxiliary Communications Center linking the county EOC to
public
safety and amateur bands. A twelve-line Public Information Hotline
is located adjacent to the Public Information Officer's office.
A modular status board system is in place allowing information
to be posted in each area.
The staffing pattern is Standardized Emergency
Management System(SEMS)-based and operational periods are determined
during the initial stages of an event. The CAO (or other designated
staff) serves as the EOC Director with additional staffing provided
by County Department heads, managers and other designated personnel,
and other supporting agencies including California Department of
Forestry (CDF), California Highway Patrol (CHP), California National
Guard (CNG), Governor's Office of Emergency Services (OES), PG&E,
and American Red Cross. During an emergency event up to 75 individuals
may staff the EOC.
See photos
of the Sonoma County — Operational Area EOC.
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