Emergency Operations Center
The Cherokee County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) located in Canton, Georgia is a state-of-the-art multi-jurisdictional center that coordinates information and requests for resources during all types of emergency situations. Representatives from agencies and departments with responsibilities during emergencies or disastrous events staff the EOC to develop incident action plans and coordinate response and recovery operations to all of Cherokee County.
EOC Activation Levels
Level 1 - Full Activation
All or most EOC positions are activated. Multiple operational periods likely with full staffing required. Major impacts to three or more community lifelines ongoing.
Level 2 - Partial Activation
EOC positions required to support the response to a threat or actual event are activated. One or more community lifelines are threatened or impacted.
Level 3 - Monitoring
A potential threat or hazard to the public, community lifelines, or local government continuity have been identified. Emergency management staff and potentially EOC position are staffed to monitor to provide a common operating picture.
Level 4 - Normal Operations
No unusual threats have been identified. Normal emergency management operations and communications are underway.