Emergency Operations Branch
The Emergency Operations Branch includes the AEOC Manager, the APHIS Information Security Specialist, the Agency Continuity of Operations (COOP) Coordinator, an information technology specialist, and a staff assistant. This branch carries out the following tasks:
- Management and facility support of the AEOC;
- Facility support of the Raleigh and Ft. Collins emergency operations centers;
- Assurance of interoperability and readiness levels at all Agency emergency operations centers;
- Training, testing, and exercises on emergency management and COOP responsibilities;
- Provide classified information security guidance to the Agency; and
- Provide Agency-wide COOP coordination and maintenance.