Brevard Officials Unveil New Emergency Operations Center, Features State-of-the Art Unified Communications Center

54,000 square-foot facility designed to withstand 200 mph hurricane force winds

BREVARD COUNTY • ROCKLEDGE, FLORIDA – Brevard County officials cut the ribbon on the new $35.6 million Emergency Management Center, which is one of the most active EOC in the country and the most active in the State of Florida.

The new Emergency Operations Center is a pivotal milestone in our commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of our residents and visitors,” said Brevard County officials.

To mark this occasion, the public is invited to tour the new Emergency Operations Center, located at 1751 Huntington Lane in Rockledge on Saturday, June 1, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, June 2, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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 new 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, the new facility contains the latest technology to better serve our community.

The new EOC 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.

The new state-of-the-art Unified Communications Center is home base for both the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office and Brevard County Fire Rescue dispatchers, making operations more efficient. Previously, the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office serviced law enforcement call in Titusville and fire and medical calls were dispatched from the Rockledge facility.

This new facility is designed to withstand 200 mph hurricane force winds, large missile impact requirements, and all ICC 500 2014-Storm Shelter Design requirements.

In addition to housing the emergency operations command center and a 911 Dispatch call center, the facility includes offices, conference room, records storage, male and female sleeping quarters, full commercial kitchen, support space for Brevard County Traffic Management, Citizen’s Information Center, training rooms, media broadcasting spaces, back-up generators and ice storage.

The facility is designed for 24 hour operation with full redundancy for all utilities and is 100% fully functional and self-sustaining for 96 hours.

The public is invited to tour the new Emergency Operations Center, located at 1751 Huntington Lane in Rockledge on Saturday, June 1, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, June 2, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

ABOVE VIDEO: On Friday, BCSO took part in the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the brand new Brevard County Emergency Operations Center in Rockledge.

 

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