The Division has combined the Response Sections with the State Emergency Operations Center to form the Operations Section. The section is broken down into two functional areas.

The State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) exists to gather, process, and report emergency situation intelligence to aid in State policy and decision making; support local communities as they direct and control disaster emergency response operations; and account for the State's response support costs.

The Response Section supports local incident management through remote and/or on-scene technical assistance to protect life, stabilize incidents, and protect property and the environment.