An Introduction to Emergency Operation Centers for Professional Engineers

Introductory technical guidance for professional engineers and architects interested in design of emergency operation centers. Here is what is discussed; 1. GENERAL PLANNING REQUIREMENTS, 2. PLANNING PROCESS, 3. EOC SIZE, 4. DUAL USE OF EOC SPACE WITH OTHER FUNCTIONS, 5. DETERMINING FACILITY LOCATION (PRIMARY AND ALTERNATE), 6. NEW VERSUS EXISTING LOCATIONS, 7. SECURITY CONCEPTS, 8. ALTERNATE EOC REQUIREMENTS, 9. MOBILE COMMAND CENTERS, 10. SITE ACCESSIBILITY, BUILDING SECURITY, TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS, 11. INTERNAL OPERATIONAL AREA DESIGN/LAYOUTS, 12. STAFF SUPPORT AREA CONFIGURATIONS, 13. ERGONOMICS AND SPACE STANDARDS.