Emergency Operations Center

Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is a central command and control facility responsible for carrying out the principles of emergency preparedness and emergency management, or disaster management functions at a strategic level during an emergency, and ensuring the continuity of operation of a company, political subdivision or other organization.

Pronunciation

Emergency Operations Center: /ɪˈmɜːr.dʒən.si ˌɒp.əˈreɪ.ʃən.z ˈsen.tər/

Etymology

The term "Emergency Operations Center" is derived from the need for a centralized location where a team can manage emergency operations during a crisis. The term "emergency" comes from the Latin "emergere" meaning "to rise up or come forth", while "operations" is derived from the Latin "operatio" meaning "a working or operation", and "center" is derived from the Latin "centrum" meaning "middle".

Related Terms

• Disaster Management
• Emergency Preparedness
• Emergency Management
• Continuity of Operations

See Also

• Incident Command System
• Crisis Management
• Disaster Recovery
• Business Continuity Planning

References

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