What does a Virtual EOC Look Like

From JIBC EMwebinars May 25th, 2022

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April 29, 2020 - Most of us are familiar with the physical look and feel of an Emergency Operations Centre but have you considered what it might be like to operate one virtually? COVID-19 has caused many of us to move to distributed work teams so you may already be getting a sense of this new work environment.

An EOC is a management tool used to build your organization's capacity when struck by a major emergency or disaster. It is based around the notion that bringing people together under a common direction, to communicate, coordinate and collaborate, in addressing critical needs. So how do we do this in a virtual environment? What processes might carry over from a physical EOC? What new practices might be necessary? And what about the role of technology?

Through this collaborative webinar, we draw on current literature and the experiences of those willing to share your successes, tips and challenges. We kick off this webinar by exploring current thoughts and ideas on the use of virtual emergency operation centers, integrate in the challenges and opportunities presented by an activation during COVID-19 isolation, and wrap up with experiences, successes and challenges. Recorded on April 29, 2020. Resources: Webinar 33 Presentation Slides

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