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. Direction and Control The direction and control of government operations from a central, protected facilities with adequate communications and key personnel is essential to the conduct of emergency operations, This facility will be known as the Arden Hills Emergency Operating Center (EOC) located in the Council Chambers at Arden Hills City Hall, Round Lake Road. Alternate locations for the EOC are Lake Johanna Fire Station #1, New Brighton Road and the Ramsey County SheriIT's Dispatch Station at County Road E. A. Criteria for EOC Activation The degree of Arden Hills EOC activation will be determined by the severity of the emergency, 1. The EOC may be partially activated due to a potential threat to life or property from severe weather, i,e" tornado, flooding, blizzard, civil disturbance, or a hazardous materials incident/accident that is an uncontrolled release of a reportable product . 2, The EOC will be fullv activated in response to an emergency resulting in a threat to life and property, This would include, but is not limited to: tornado touchdown or flooding causing damage to the publ ic and private sector and requiring a coordinated response effort, or a hazardous materials incident/accident involving the response of several agencies, including federal and state, as well as surrounding counties and municipalities. B. Responsibility for EOC Activation In the event ofa major disaster, EOC staff would be expected to automatically report to the EOC. However, the City of Arden Hills Emergency Management Director is responsible for ensuring that the EOC is activated according to the criteria discussed above. C. Staffing ofthc EOC The staffing list for the Arden Hills EOC is on file with the Arden Hills Emergency Management Director. Each department/agency which is represented in the EOC is responsible for ensuring tbat its representative is familiar with the duties which he/she is expected to perform at the EOC. (See Call List section). .