Designate EOC Leadership.

Establish EOC Location.

Verify communication systems are operational.

Maintain an inventory of essential resources.

Identify the nature and scope of the emergency.

Notify EOC staff and assemble the EOC team.

Initiate incident command and decision-making processes.

Coordinate the deployment of personnel and resources.

Develop and distribute regular situation reports (SITREPs).

Gather and analyze data for informed decision-making.

Maintain communication with internal stakeholders.

Establish communication with external agencies and partners.

Maintain detailed records of all EOC activities.

Develop a recovery plan to transition from response to recovery phase.

Address short-term and long-term recovery needs.

Conduct a comprehensive after-action review (AAR).

When the incident is resolved, deactivate the EOC.

Conduct regular exercises and drills to test EOC readiness.

Ensure all EOC operations comply with federal, state, and local laws.

Maintain records demonstrating compliance with applicable regulations.