The Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) is a centralised location to support multi-agency and/or multi-jurisdiction disaster response coordination and communication. It is responsible for carrying out the principles of emergency preparedness and emergency management, or disaster management functions, at a strategic level in an emergency situation.

The EOC is responsible for the strategic overview, or "big picture", of the disaster, and does not normally directly control field assets, instead making operational decisions and leaving tactical decisions to lower commands. The common functions of all EOCs are to collect, gather and analyse data; make decisions that protect life and property and maintain continuity of the organisation within the scope of applicable laws; and disseminate those decisions to all concerned agencies and individuals.

State Emergency Operation Centre

Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA) operates the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) at the Lotha Hoho Ki building in the state capital for effective response to emergencies in the state.