For location, the 'fixed' EOC is most desirable. Guidelines for site selection include an area sufficiently large to accommodate the emergency managers on a sustained, 24-hour basis. Location should provide access to rest rooms, adjoining offices, electrical power, ventilation or air conditioning, and storage space. An EOC office away from the public safety department is the most effective. Equipment encompasses furniture, supplies, food and water for up to 72 hours, an uninterrupted power supply, and a sophisticated electronics communication system. The Cal Poly audiovisual staff provided valuable technical assistance for the selection and installation of equipment. The fire section of the public safety department is responsible for EOC maintenance and setup. When activation is ordered, approximately 15 minutes is required to make the EOC completely operational. Various campus personnel are designated as emergency managers and staff for the EOC during a major emergency. All positions have trained alternates. Tabletop exercises are the most effective means of defining roles and familiarizing staff with equipment and procedures. Training should prepare the campus for emergency operations, make the campus self-sustaining under catastrophic conditions, and instruct staff in how to use resources to their optimum.