FEMA Seeks Public Feedback on Updated Emergency Operations Center How-to Guide February 2022

NIMS Alert 03-22 NIMS Guidance and Tools     Emergency Operations Center How-to-Guide Update   FEMA Seeks Public Feedback on Updated Emergency Operations Center How-to Guide   FEMA is seeking public feedback on an updated Emergency Operations Center (EOC) How-to Quick Reference Guide. The 30-day national engagement period opens today and will conclude at 5 p.m. ET March 10. The EOC How-to Quick Reference Guide is a collection of guidance and best practices, which will contribute to developing an EOC that can successfully meet the jurisdiction’s needs. The updates include considerations for virtual and hybrid working environments. To provide comments on the drafts, complete the feedback form on and submit the form to fema-nims@fema.dhs.gov no later than 5 p.m. ET on March 10. Webinars The National Integration Center is hosting a series of 60-minute webinars to discuss changes to the EOC How-to Quick Reference Guide and answer related questions. All webinars are open to the whole community. Each stakeholder webinar will cover the same information; choose the session most convenient for you. Advance registration is required due to space limitations. Registration is on a first come, first served basis. To register, click on your preferred webinar session from the list below. Webinar 1:  3:00 p.m. ET on Feb. 15 Webinar 2:  2:00 p.m. ET on Feb. 17 Webinar 3: 1:30 p.m. ET on Feb. 18 An American Sign Language interpreter and closed captioning will be provided. However, if you require additional accommodations, please contact FEMA-NIMS@fema.dhs.gov.