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What is Emergency Management? ^ |
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The discipline and the
profession of applying science, technology,
planning, and management to deal with extreme events
that can injure or kill large numbers of people, do
extensive damage to property and disrupt community
life. As a process it involves preparing,
mitigating, responding and recovering from an
emergency. Critical functional components include
planning, training, simulating drills (exercises),
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What is an Emergency Operations Center (EOC)? ^ |
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A fixed location that is activated in a disaster or emergency from which the
overall command, control, communications and coordination are conducted.
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What functions does an EOC perform? ^ |
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An EOC performs the following
functions:
- Information Collection
- Information Processing
- Information Display
- Information Dissemination
- Command and Control of assigned resources
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What is found in a typical EOC? ^ |
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A typical EOC has:
- Communications Systems (telephone, cellular/PCS, NAWAS, Arkansas state radio
system, County and municipal radio systems, Amateur radio, and Satellite)
- Computer equipment with appropriate network connections
- Map displays to show geographic attributes
- Weather tracking equipment
- Projection System
- Static reference data
- Response plans, emergency operation plans, etc.
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Who staffs these EOC? ^ |
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Many people are responsible
staffing for the EOC, including:
- Emergency management
- Law enforcement
- Fire/rescue
- EMS
- Public works
- Public health
- Public information personnel
- Communications and IT technical support personnel
- County administration
- Others, depending on type and size of incident
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How many fire departments are in Benton County? ^ |
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There are 27 departments in the County; 13 municipal, 12 volunteer and 2
private.
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What are the top 3 hazards facing Benton County?
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Tornados, Thunder Storms and Winter Storms. Based on the Calculated Priority
Risk Index (CPRI)
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Where can I find the Department of
Emergency Management?
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We are located in the Benton County administration building at 215 E. Central
Avenue, Bentonville, AR, near the Bentonville square. |