The Emergency Operation Center (EOC) moved to Shreveport about 10 Thursday night after power and generators failed in the Bossier City location.

Representatives from the Bossier City and Shreveport's fire and police departments, Shreveport mayor's office, Bossier Sheriff's Office, Region 7 Hospitals, Caddo-Bossier Office of Emergency Preparedness Director Sandy Davis and LA State Fire Marshal's office piled on a Bossier City Marshal Office bus to move locations because the water was so high.

All the EOC area agencies are able to coordinate their efforts through a sophisticated chat room. They share information like power outages, traffic problems, high water, fires and other emergencies.

Davis says he is relieved and feels like the worst of the the falling rain is over but now they are worried about ditches and bayous filling. 

As of 11 Thursday night Davis was briefing key officials including Shreveport Mayor Cedric Glover, Bossier City Fire Chief Halphen and Shreveport Police Chief Whitehorn at the EOC.

During the worst part of the storm there were multiple calls emergency responders could not get to immediately.  The EOC will be open as long as needed, depending on the rising waters.

Only call 911 if you have an emergency.  You can call (318) 425-5351 in case of non-emergency.  The line is staffed with representatives from the EOC.