Austin/Travis County Emergency Operations Center

The Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management maintains the Austin/Travis County Emergency Operations Center (EOC).

During area-wide emergencies, the E.O.C. serves as the command center for the City of Austin and Travis County response and recovery operations.

A variety of communications tools and backup systems are installed in the EOC to aid in the receipt and release of vital information. The Watershed Protection & Development Review Department houses the Flood Early Warning System here as well.

The EOC brings together decision-makers to coordinate the flow of information and strategy development. A variety of organizations and government agencies send representatives during an E.O.C. activation, depending on the type and severity of emergency.