Model EOC 2025
June 16 @ 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
2025 Model EOC
The Award-winning Model EOC (Emergency Operations Center) Program will take place June 16-20th for 2025.
This program recently received the International Association of Emergency Managers’ Preparedness-USA Award, recognizing its innovative approach to educating the next generation of emergency management professionals.
Join us for a week-long program to explore the behind-the-scenes operations during disasters (e.g., floods, earthquakes, wildfires)! Gain exclusive insight into the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) that include a disaster simulation exercise, field trip to explore first responder locations, and preparedness education.
This year, the program is open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors and will provide 30 students the opportunity to spend one week in late June (June 16–20) at the Sonoma County EOC, gaining invaluable hands-on experience in emergency management. The program is held at the Sonoma County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in Santa Rosa County Center.
The week includes three days of in-depth learning about the critical roles within the EOC: Planning, Operations, Logistics, Public Information, Finance, and Management. Students will also explore how effective emergency preparedness can reduce disaster impacts. On Thursday the students will enjoy a field trip to first responder and community response operations. This includes Henry 1 Airbase, Cal Fire Airbase, and Sonoma County Veterans Hall and Fairgrounds. On the fifth and final day, participants will step into EOC roles and tackle a simulated disaster scenario, applying their new knowledge in a realistic, fast-paced setting.
Our goal is to help students:
- Understand the inner workings of an EOC
- Learn how priorities are set during disasters
- See how various partners and first responders coordinate during emergencies
- Have exposure to a number of different types of positions and fields as they start to consider career choices
Lunch is included each day, and there is no cost to attend. If a student has challenges with transportation we can also assist with this at no charge.
This opportunity is open to Sonoma County students currently sophomores, juniors, or seniors (2024-25). Students thinking of Public Safety or Medical careers will find this particularly interesting.
Applications are now open until the program is full. Register here http://bit.ly/ModelEOC2025
