Please see our new "Guidance for Developing an Indigenous Emergency Operations Center" attached as a PDF below!
This document dives into several fundamental principles for developing a Emergency Operation Center (EOC) for our Tribal Nations. It is a robust reference guide that takes an "all-hazards" approach when discussing the key elements to creating a Tribal EOC. We also placed additional attention on infectious diseases, specifically COVID-19.
Topics include:
- Foundational principles for EOC development
- EOC design standards
- Best practices for operations
- EOC personnel and staff
- Supplies and equipment
- Basics of the U.S. National Incident Management System
- Simulated preparation exercises
- Components of an EOC response plan for COVID-19
Please note: Tribal Nations have inherent public health authorities to protect the health and well-being of their populations, per Tribal sovereignty declared in the United States Constitution. This extends to EOC operations and the responsibilities they possess during an emergency response.