During a disaster, which entity is responsible for locating and deploying resources to the State Coordination Center (SCC) from non-impacted areas?

• A. State OES
• B. FEMA
• C. Local Emergency Operations Center
• D. SOC

Answer: (D)

The central capability being tested is who coordinates the movement and assignment of state resources from unaffected areas to the ongoing response at the state level. The State Operations Center is the hub responsible for locating available resources, tracking needs, and deploying assets to the State Coordination Center as the incident unfolds. This center maintains situational awareness across the state, prioritizes requests, and orchestrates how resources—such as personnel, equipment, and supplies—are moved from non-impacted areas to where they’re needed, including the SCC.

This role isn’t filled by the State Office of Emergency Services alone, which provides overall leadership and coordination but relies on the Operations Center to actually locate and mobilize assets. It isn’t the Federal Emergency Management Agency, which steps in for federal-level support and assistance, nor is it the Local Emergency Operations Center, which manages resources within a local jurisdiction rather than coordinating statewide deployments.