The Office of Public Safety along with the Emergency Response Team will operate the (EOC) Emergency Operations Center whenever there is a man-made or natural disaster. The Emergency Operations Center will open and be in operation within 2 hours of an incident. Once opened, the Emergency Response Team will make decisions on shelter locations for the public, mass feeding, resource needs, assists from mutual aid agencies, and other public safety considerations. During an emergency and once the (EOC) Emergency Operations Center has opened, the following phone numbers should be used for public assistance. Emergency Number : 911 (Regular Office Hours) Emergency Operations Center : (434) 246-8224