Emergency Operations Center

Emergency Operation Center Activation Levels

The Village Emergency Operations Center is located in Fire Station #20 and serves as a central coordination point for disaster-related response, recovery, information, and requests for deployment of assistance.

Level 1 - Full-Scale Activation of the Village Emergency Operation Center

In a full-scale activation, all primary and support agencies under the Village Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan were notified. The Village EOC will be staffed by all appropriate Village personnel and applicable agency representatives. 

Level 2 - Partial Activation of the Village Emergency Operation Center

This is a limited agency activation. All primary, or lead, Emergency Support Staff are notified. The Village Emergency Operation Center will be staffed by Fire Rescue personnel and necessary Emergency Support representatives.

Level 3 - Monitoring Activation

Level 3 is typically a "monitoring" phase. Notification will be made to applicable Village Staff and Emergency Support representatives who would need to take action as part of their everyday responsibilities. The Village emergency operation Center will be staffed by Fire Rescue personnel.