Emergency Operation Centres

The Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is a centralized location to support multi-agency and/or multi-jurisdiction disaster response coordination and communication. It is responsible for carrying out the principles of emergency preparedness and emergency management, or disaster management functions at a strategic level in an emergency situation.

EOC is responsible for the strategic overview, or “big picture”, of the disaster, and does not normally directly control field assets, instead making operational decisions and leaving tactical decisions to lower commands. The common functions of all EOC’s is to collect, gather and analyze data; make decisions that protect life and property, maintain continuity of the organization, within the scope of applicable laws; and disseminate those decisions to all concerned agencies and individuals.

State Emergency Operation Centres

Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA) operates the State Emergency Operation Center (SEOC) at the Lotha Hoho Ki building at the state capital for effective response to any emergencies in the state.Below are the details of SEOC Kohima: