(HSEM) — On Oct. 17, 2022, at 11 a.m., the CNMI Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management brought a team to Rota to continue setting up the Rota Municipal Operations Center or MOC in Sinapalo, Rota.
The CNMI HSEM team worked diligently during the week and as a result, the Rota MOC is near completion. Projects completed during the setup included the implementation of Disaster Management Systems or WebEOC as well as preparing and configuring computers and workstations to better navigate emergency preparedness.
CNMI HSEM aims to increase the disaster readiness of command buildings in light of the disasters over the past seven years.
CNMI HSEM applauds the Office of the Governor for supporting CNMI municipalities in setting up an MOC.
CNMI HSEM will continue to work hard to support a modern, safe, and efficient MOCs for community members.
“As we are nearing completion of the Rota MOC, we look forward to commence the Tinian MOC setup,” Acting Special Assistant Joey Dela Cruz said. “These efforts are a result of the vision of Gov. Ralph Torres, CNMI HSEM Special Assistant Dennis Mendiola and multi-agency collaboration. Rigorous preparation and innovating management will assist the CNMI in becoming a better prepared community in times of disaster.”
CNMI Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management is setting up a municipal operations center in Sinapalo, Rota.
