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Brief Description: State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) Course

Full Description: Description:
The State’s response to regional and statewide incidents has resulted in both long and short-term activations of the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC). These activations reinforced the need for training, and in response to this need, the NYS Office of Emergency Management has developed this one day course for Agency Liaisons, Representatives and State EOC staff.
The goal of this course is to provide participants with background and technical knowledge necessary to function efficiently and effectively in the State EOC. This course is designed to address the NIMS Target Capabilities and providing Multi-Agency Coordination (MAC) for incident management through the activation and operation of the state emergency operations center.

Objectives:
1. Explain the scope of SEOC operations and the role it holds in multi-agency coordination.
2. Describe the processes and procedures for activating and deactivating the EOC.
3. Describe the factors involved in staffing and organizing the EOC.
4. Understand how and why situational awareness and a common operating picture is maintained within the EOC.
5. Understand the Emergency Support Function (ESF) structure and mission.

Course Curriculum Structure:
Module 1 - Course Introduction
Module 2 - Activating the SEOC, Command, and Leadership
Module 3 - SEOC Operations, ESFs, and Agency Representatives
Module 4 - SEOC Logistics
Module 5 - SEOC Planning & Information Management
Module 6 - Recovery & Deactivation
Module 7 - Best Practices/Conclusion

Target Audience:
State agency personnel who would have the responsibility to respond to the State EOC during an activation.

Prerequisites:
-IS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System (Recommended)
-Upon enrollment into this course (approximately 2-3 weeks prior to the course date), students will be assigned pre-course independent student work to complete before the full day course.

Cost:
There is no fee for the course. Food, lodging, & transportation costs are the responsibility of the participant.

Completion:
Students who complete all course compontents and participate in all activities will receive a certificate of attendance for the course.

Training Dates: 12/02/2026 - 12/02/2026

Training Times: 08:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Prerequisites: Do you require reasonable accommodations in order to attend this course (if you select yes then you will be contacted by our office before the first day of class to discuss further).

Registration Dates: 06/05/2026 - 11/11/2026

Available Seats: 23

Hours: 8h 0m

Fee: None Specified

Training Location: Statewide/Virtual

Directions to Location: Directions to NYS Emergency Management Office:

Building 22 of the New York State Office Campus

From the South: Take I 87 North to exit 24, go through tolls for NYS Thruway.  See overhead signs to I 90 (Boston/Albany) East.  To Exit 3, State Offices.  Ramp comes up onto loop road.  See sign for Building 22, Public Safety Building, State Police, State Emergency Management Office.  From I-90 East and onto the loop road Building 22 will be the third building on the right.  The State Police Academy is first, the State Police Forensic Lab is second.  Turn into parking lot AA, on the left-hand side and walk up the stairs on the hill to enter the main entrance to the building.

From the East: I-90 to Exit 3, State Offices. Ramp comes up onto loop road.  See sign for Building 22, Public Safety Building, State Police, State Emergency Management Office.  From I-90 West and onto the loop road Building 22 will be the third building on the right.  The State Police Academy is first, the State Police Forensic Lab is second. Turn into parking lot AA, on the left-hand side and walk up the stairs on the hill to enter the main entrance to the building.

From the North: take I 87 South to exit 2E, I 90 East to Boston/Albany.  Take I-90 to Exit 3, State Offices. Ramp comes up onto loop road.  See sign for Building 22, Public Safety Building, State Police, State Emergency Management Office.  From I-90 East and onto the loop road Building 22 will be the third building on the right.  The State Police Academy is first, the State Police Forensic Lab is second. Turn into parking lot AA, on the left-hand side and walk up the stairs on the hill to enter the main entrance to the building.

From the West: Exit I 90 at Exit 24 go through tolls for NYS Thruway.  See overhead signs to I 90 (Boston/Albany) East.  To Exit 3, State Offices.  Ramp comes up onto loop road.  See sign for Building 22, Public Safety Building, State Police, State Emergency Management Office.  From I-90 East and onto the loop road Building 22 will be the third building on the right.  The State Police Academy is first, the State Police Forensic Lab is second. Turn into parking lot AA, on the left-hand side and walk up the stairs on the hill to enter the main entrance to the building.

SECURITY:  There is a security booth in the lobby of Building 22 staffed by the State Police, who will issue a visitor’s ID based on your driver’s license and contact the person to be visited prior to entry.

Should you encounter any difficulties contact our 24-hour number at 518-292-2200.
Building 22 is part of the Averill Harriman State Office Campus located between Washington and Western Avenues.  It is located next to The University at Albany or SUNY (State University of NY), but the campuses are not interconnected to traffic.

PARKING: Students should park in the lower lot located south of the Building.

Resources Required: Access to printed copies of the materials will be limited. If students would like to take notes or follow along in the student manual it is recommended they bring a printed or downloaded copy to the course. Laptops are not needed for this training.

Reporting Instructions: Dress is business casual.

The class will break for lunch about mid-way through the day. If students wish to bring their lunch they will have access to our full kitchen which includes refrigerator/freezer, oven, stove, microwave, etc.

Signup Details: No Show Policy: Failure to attend a class you have registered for can result in restriction on future course attendance and agency notification. It is the students responsibility to notify us in a timely manner if you cannot attend.

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