Brevard County to Host Open House Events for New Emergency Operations Center in Rockledge

located at 1751 Huntington Lane in Rockledge

BREVARD COUNTY • ROCKLEDGE, FLORIDA – The new Brevard County Emergency Operations Center is set to open, and county officials will host tours at of the facility, located at 1751 Huntington Lane in Rockledge.

The two-day Open House and tour event will take place June 1 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, June 2 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Brevard County officials said attendees will gain valuable insights into Emergency Management procedures and have the opportunity to visit tables hosted by  community partners like the National Weather Service, Salvation Army and county departments.

The new Emergency Operations Center, located adjacent to the original building that was opened in 1964 and expanded in 1999, stands as a testament to the progress and preparedness of Brevard County.

The 54,000-square-foot facility is:

■ Located on land owned by Brevard Public Schools and is leased to the County under a 99-year lease at an annual cost of $1.

■ Fortified to withstand Category 5 hurricane-strength winds.

■ Contains the latest technology to better serve our community.

■ Will serve as the permanent home of the Emergency Management Department and the Unified Communications Center, which includes the Brevard County Sheriff and Fire Rescue 9-1-1 Dispatch.

For more information on the Emergency Operations Center and Brevard County Emergency Management, visit EMBrevard.com.

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