Emergency Operations Center
The City of Moreno Valley Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is a centralized location for decision-making about local emergency response.
The City of Moreno Valley Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is a centralized location for Citywide communication and coordination across departments and disciplines.
The EOC coordinates response efforts with first responders in the field and ensures City resources are assigned and tracked. Activities such as disaster care and shelter, animal evacuations, road conditions, and much more are all coordinated within the EOC.
City of Moreno Valley Emergency Operations Center (EOC) staff are organized around the five Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS) functions and the National Incident Management System (NIMS).
EOC Operation
At minimumum, two City personnel are trained to fill each EOC position, with most having three trained personnel. There are currently 52 positions identified to staff and support EOC operations.
EOC personnel coordinate emergency response elements with first responders and all departments to ensure a comprehensive response. The goal of the EOC is to ensure continuitty of operations, continuity of government, and ultimately to return the City to day-to-day operations as quickly as possible. Responders include all departments, including senior leadership. The EOC is organized within the five SEMS functions: Management, Operations, Logistics, Finance & Administration, and Planning & Intelligence.
Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS) functions
EOC’s within the State of California use the same five SEMS functions, which is helpful during a large-scale incident where mutual aid is requested. The five SEMS functions are:
Management Section
Responsible for overall emergency policy decisions such as proclaiming a Local Emergency, recommending a city ordinance and disseminating information to the public.
Operations Section
Responsible for coordinating all field operations in support of the emergency.
Planning/Intelligence Section
Responsible for collecting, evaluating, and disseminating information, developing an Action Plan every 12-hour period during activation, and documentation.
Logistics Section
Responsible for providing and maintaining facilities, services, personnel, equipment, and materials.
Finance Section
Responsible for financial activities such as tracking emergency hours, compensation and claims, and overall emergency costs.