Embed Size (px)
DESCRIPTION
Welcome to. WebEOC 101 (An Introduction to WebEOC). Brazos Valley Crisis Information Systems Training. This course covers: What WebEOC isPosition Log Logging InSignificant Events Control Panel Calendar RELAX! Ask Questions and HAVE FUN!. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Citation preview
Brazos Valley Crisis Information Systems Training
WebEOC 101 (An Introduction to WebEOC)
Welcome to
Brazos Valley Crisis Information Systems Training
This course covers:What WebEOC is Position Log
Logging In Significant Events
Control Panel Calendar
RELAX! Ask Questions and HAVE FUN!
Brazos Valley Crisis Information Systems Training
What is WebEOC?
WebEOC is a web-based Crisis Information Management System that provides real-time information sharing to facilitate decision making before, during, and after a crisis or disaster.
Originally developed for public safety and emergency management officials, WebEOC is now also used also for routine operations in private corporations, public utilities, domestic and international airlines, healthcare associations, and universities, as well as by government at every level---city, county, state, and federal agencies.
Brazos Valley Crisis Information Systems Training
What does that mean?
WebEOC…• Organizes information flow amongst agencies and jurisdictions
• Provides instant situational awareness
• Is available anytime, anywhere to authorized users with internet
• Is utilized by various disciplines and jurisdictions across Texas
• Provides simple method for communications
• Offers Incident, Request, and Task Assignment Tracking
• Is the standard for Incident Management Systems for our region
Brazos Valley Crisis Information Systems Training
Who uses WebEOC?
Over 200 users just in our region!
Including…
• Healthcare Institutions • Local Jurisdictions• EMS Providers• School Districts• Regional Organizations• State Departments • Federal Agencies
FedState
RegionCounty Local
Brazos Valley Crisis Information Systems Training
Who Manages WebEOC?
Brazos County
WebEOC Administrators
Healthcare Constituents
Public Safety Constituents
Emergency Management Constituents
Community Constituents
WebEOC Work Group
Brazos Valley Crisis Information Systems Training
1) WebEOC works best if viewed with
Mozilla Firefox 2.0 (or greater)
Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0 (or greater).
2) WebEOC requires all Popup Blockers to be disabled or otherwise turned off.
Note: Many internet tool bars have additional popup blockers!
In other words………POPUPS ARE OK!
How do I access WebEOC?
Brazos Valley Crisis Information Systems Training
How do I access WebEOC?
From any computer with internet!
Open Internet Explorer or Mozilla FirefoxDirect your browser tohttps://webeoc.bvceoc.org/eoc7/ Click ‘Continue to Log In’Enter your user name (LastNameFirstNameLast4ofSSN)Enter your password (Password)Click ‘OK’ You Try
Brazos Valley Crisis Information Systems Training
How do I access WebEOC?
From any computer with internet!
Step two…Select the appropriate ‘Position’Select the appropriate ‘Incident’Click ‘OK’
You Try
We will use a ‘BVRAC Training’ incident to practice
Brazos Valley Crisis Information Systems Training
How do I access WebEOC?
Upon successful login be prompted to input your name, location, and phone #
You Try
Brazos Valley Crisis Information Systems Training
How do I access WebEOC?
Upon successful login you will see a message.
Please read this message.
After reading this message you may close this window. You will not need it any longer.
You Try
Brazos Valley Crisis Information Systems Training
Using WebEOC
The Control Panel
Once you are logged in, a “Popup Window” will open and your Control Panel will appear.
This is where all your WebEOC activity will originate from.
Brazos Valley Crisis Information Systems Training
Using WebEOC
The Control Panel
The Control Panel is divided into sections that can be expanded and / or collapsed based on your preference.
Click on the grey bar to expand or collapse
You Try Click on the grey bar to expand or collapse
Brazos Valley Crisis Information Systems Training
Using WebEOC
The Control Panel
You may access information by clicking on any of the Titles in any of the sections.
Brazos Valley Crisis Information Systems Training
The Position Log
Brazos Valley Crisis Information Systems Training
Using WebEOC
The Position Log
The position log is the Official Transcript of events that occur before, during and after an incident or event.
Everything you do while on-duty should be entered in the Position Log. It is your personal log sheet or diary of all actions taken during the incident. This includes:
Phone callsRadio trafficRequestsStatus UpdatesTime you came on or off dutyAnd any other action you take or are involved with
Brazos Valley Crisis Information Systems Training
Using WebEOC
Why do I have to enter everything I do in the Position Log?
This log will be used during and after the incident or event for various reasons. Some of which may include:
• Personal Accountability • Incident Debrief• Shift Change• After Action Review• Incident and request tracking• Assist with financial reimbursement• And most importantly; because we can all communicate better!
Brazos Valley Crisis Information Systems Training
Using WebEOC
The Position Log
The board name may be clicked to view the board display.
Click on the name ‘Position Log’ to open the Position Log Display
You Try
Brazos Valley Crisis Information Systems Training
Using WebEOC
The Position Log
This is the display view.
Keep this window open and redirect your attention to the Control Panel once again.
Brazos Valley Crisis Information Systems Training
Using WebEOC
The Position Log
Did you notice the board named ‘Position Log’ is no longer bold or red?
No updates since you last viewed this display
Brazos Valley Crisis Information Systems Training
Using WebEOC
The Position Log
Did you also notice there is now a red ‘x’ ( ) to the right of the board named ‘Position Log’?
Indicates the Display Window for this board is open.
Brazos Valley Crisis Information Systems Training
Using WebEOC
The Position Log
The ‘Plus’ Icon to the right of every ‘Board’ is the ‘Input’ window. If the icon is grey( ) you do not have access to input data to that board. If the icon is blue ( ) you do have access. You may click on it to open the Position Log ‘Input’ window.
Click on the Blue Plus Icon to open the Input Window
You Try
A Grey Icon indicates no access
Brazos Valley Crisis Information Systems Training
Using WebEOC
The Position Log
This is the input view.
This is where you may record your activities or events in your area.
You Try
Brazos Valley Crisis Information Systems Training
Using WebEOC
The Position Log
Is this Position Log entry relevant for others to see?
Brazos Valley Crisis Information Systems Training
Using WebEOC
Significant Events
If SE is checked, it will be sent to the local significant event board, if regional event is checked it will be sent to the regional SE board
Brazos Valley Crisis Information Systems Training
Using WebEOC
Significant Events (A.K.A. Sig Event or SE)
A Significant Event is an event that :• could impact other departments, agencies, and / or jurisdictions
• could impact critical infrastructure
• indicates a change in activation, readiness, or operational status
eg. Chemical Release/Spill, Major Accident, Severe Weather, etc…
eg. Loss of Utilities, Loss of Mobility, Physical Damage, etc…
eg. EOC Activation, School Closing, Evacuation, etc…
Brazos Valley Crisis Information Systems Training
Using WebEOC
Position
Brazos County EOC Command
Position
Bryan ISD
Position
BVRAC Hospital
Position Log
Brazos Valley Regional Significant
Events
All Brazos County Positions
Request Significant
Event Review
Sig Event Reviewed by Controller Approved
All Brazos Valley Positions
Brazos County Significant Events
Approved
AND / OR
StateSig
Event
Regional Significant Event
County Significant Event
Position Log
Using WebEOC
Brazos Valley Crisis Information Systems Training
Using WebEOC
The Position Log
Do you see your new Position Log Entry?
Brazos Valley Crisis Information Systems Training
Using WebEOC
Your entry is now displayed in your Position Log and is pending review by the Controller for your agency / jurisdiction.
In most cases this is someone operating your County Emergency Operations Center
Brazos Valley Crisis Information Systems Training
Using WebEOC
Significant Events
Open the Significant Event Board to view County Events
Remember: BOLD RED indicates new information
Brazos Valley Crisis Information Systems Training
Using WebEOC
Significant Events
Do you see your Position Log Entry now appearing on the County Significant Event Board?
Now your entry resides on your Position Log AND the Significant Event Board.
Note: Only approved entries will appear on this board.
Brazos Valley Crisis Information Systems Training
Questions regarding the Position Log or Significant
Events?
Brazos Valley Crisis Information Systems Training
We should now be able to: Log in
Navigate within WebEOCDocument Events & ActivitiesSubmit Sig Events for review
Brazos Valley Crisis Information Systems Training
What’s next?
Brazos Valley Crisis Information Systems Training
1) Request a Login if you do not already have one
2) Check your e-mail & our website for additional training opportunities, announcements, and additions to WebEOC
