Each department is responsible for designating their employees Department or EOC Essential.  Department Essential employees are required to report to their regular work assignment to assist with the department’s role in the pre- and post-recovery effort.
 
Employees designated as EOC Essential are part of the Disaster Assistance Employee (DAE) Program.  The EOC Essential designation does not mean that all employees will be assigned to the EOC building, but instead they will be assigned to tasks under the command and control of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) through the DAE Program.  All DAEs are required to assist in the County’s disaster response efforts.  Roles may be pre-assigned or assigned as the situation dictates. The decision to implement and cease programs will be decided based upon the needs of the community.