The EOC References and Resources tool provides EOC leaders and staff with a set of best practices, checklists, references, links, and essential guidance related to EOC operations and administration. An EOC is a physical or virtual location from which leaders of a jurisdiction or organization coordinate information and resources to support incident management activities (on-scene operations). This reference guide provides essential tips, considerations, and resources in establishing and operating physical and virtual EOCs. An EOC:

• Is a coordination structure to collect, analyze, and share information
• Supports resource needs and requests, including allocation and
  tracking
• Coordinates plans and determines current and future needs
  Provides coordination and policy direction