WebEOC^{®:
Software Designed by ESi to bring real-time emergency information management to any size Emergency Operations Center.}

^{A breakthrough application of web-based technology from Emergency Services integrators (ESi) puts integrated information management within the budget of any emergency operations center. Technology developed for the federal government has been redefined for commercial use. The purchase of a PC with a modem and an overhead display device, and a minimal investment in software allow the smallest agency to harness the power of the Internet. This results in secure, real-time access to state and national weather trends, satellite images, mapping information, details of operations in other jurisdictions, local, regional and even national resource status and other data vital to the efficient management of any contingency (even if the jurisdiction hasn't invested in any of the sources of these data).}

^{The world's first web-based emergency management communications system, WebEOC® provides cost-effective, real-time information sharing. By linking local, state, national, and even worldwide sources together, WebEOC® helps to facilitate decision-making in emergency situations.}

^{WebEOC® operates on Windows 2000 using standard Web browser such as Internet Explorer 6.0 over any Internet/Intranet TCP/IP connection.}

^{WebEOC® may be customized to meet the unique needs of individual customers. Any number of authorized people can log into a customer's WebEOC® from anywhere in the world.}

^{Information from WebEOC® can be viewed on individual PC's or displayed onto any number of large screens (typically three screens, each 6x8 feet). It will display text-based lists, reports and checkpoints in conjunction with graphics, maps, video, live TV camera, contact lists and other information needed in an emergency situation.}

^{All windows are scalable and movable; and any number of windows can be displayed on any screen, or any window can be displayed across all screens.}

^{WebEOC® has a proven, easy-to-use interface, with an on-screen control device that looks and acts just like a TV controller. This makes it easy to operate in an emergency situation - users just need to point and click to display the information they want to see.}

^{Our systems are employed in some of the most critical and visible Emergency Management (EOC) activities in the world. Examples are: The Kennedy Space Center, The Jet Propulsion Laboratories (NASA), Cape Canaveral Air Station, U.S. Department of Energy sites, Delta Airlines, and cities and towns across the country.}

^{"Ease of use" may be the most important requirement of any system used in an EOC. These centers are staffed infrequently and, then, under the most stressful circumstances. These conditions do not blend well with operational complexities. ESi has designed WebEOC® to be so intuitive it's operation can be explained in just a few minutes. Just point, click, and type event information and integrated, multi-agency, multi-task operations ensue.}

^{WebEOC® is different in several ways.}

^{WebEOC® is easy to learn.}

^{An average EOC responder can be trained in 5-10 minutes on WebEOC® and remember how to use it 6 months later. No other Emergency Management product can do this. Many systems we have seen require excessive initial and recurring training to be actually used during an emergency. In many EOCs, most responders receive only one training session/drill per calendar year. Many of their alternates aren't afforded that luxury, yet during an actual emergency they must respond and complete tasks using a computer application long since forgotten. As a result, use of these tools often is neglected or not used altogether.}

^{WebEOC® is easy to implement.}

^{Most EOCs in this country use manual status boards. WebEOC® is a tool that can be used to essentially put an EOC's existing manual status boards on a computer system and because it is a web-based application, any computer on the network (without installing any special software).}

^{WebEOC® is flexible.}

^{WebEOC® was designed from the beginning to work with low-cost projection systems to display the status boards. All the other products in this market focus only on information gathering and distribution without regard for proper display of the information for decision makers. The WebEOC® control panel or "remote" is an interface designed to control status boards on any number of projectors. The display system is the "integration" tool to show video (CNN, Weather Channel, etc.), Mapping, dispersion models, and any other application or system. Most EOCs can't afford computers for every position and the other Emergency Management software on the market only focus on input forms and reports that are designed for someone using a computer. WebEOC® status boards are designed to be readable on projection systems of individual computer displays, providing everyone access to real-time information.}

^{For an emergency information management system to work, it takes more than just software. We stress that the investment in display hardware can make the EOC into a multi-purpose facility for training, briefings, etc., and the cost can be shared among several groups.}

^{WebEOC® is cost effective.}

^{Another important point is that WebEOC® is a tool that can be used by an average EOC director to create any status boards or forms. Other products have a series of "pre-canned" input forms and reports designed around state reporting systems. Oftentimes, this forces users to adopt methods and procedures foreign to their operation. With WebEOC®, users can develop an automated system that mirrors existing status boards, thereby minimizing changes in procedure, protocols, and training.}

^{A major discriminator is pricing. We do not believe in per seat pricing for an Emergency Management information system. Emergencies can scale up very quickly, if a system has a fixed number of seats and additional users need to be added; this presents additional complexity and expense for an EOC director in an already complex environment. WebEOC® is priced per server with unlimited users and we do not require the organization to pay for it every year. It is a one time fee.}

^{WebEOC® is cost expandable and integrates with existing systems.}

^{ESI was the first company in this industry to link emergency management and 911. WebEOC® can be linked to a city or county's existing 911 CAD system (requires cooperation from CAD vendor). This is a critical link that can display real-time status of 911 calls and response forces that have been dispatched.}

^{Cutting edge technology sets WebEOC® apart from competitors.}

^{WebEOC® was the very first "Web-Based" Emergency Information management system. The very first WebEOC® browser was "mosaic" which was the foundation for "Netscape" and years before Internet Explorer. This establishes that WebEOC® is a "mature", well-developed and tested product.}

^{WebEOC® has been selected as the standard emergency information management system within the United States Department of Energy (DOE).  NASA has also selected WebEOC® as the standard with multiple installations at Kennedy Space Center, Jet Propulsion Labs, Ames Research, and Dryden . Also making WebEOC® their own,  many cities and counties across the U.S. including the Alternate National Hurricane Center .}