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CITY OF LOS ANGELES EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER – LEED GOLD

Los Angeles, CA

Type: Government, Emergency Operation Center Size: 80,000 SF

The Los Angeles Emergency Operation Center (EOC) is a seismically isolated 2- story facility which houses the city’s Emergency Operations Center, the Los Angeles Fire Department’s Dispatch/Department Operations, and the Los Angeles Police Department’s Operations Center. This facility is designed to meet state and local building and seismic codes for an essential services facility and contains all communications and computer systems needed to support critical emergency management and 24/7 fire dispatch operations. The entire facility is powered by self-contained uninterruptible power systems and standby generators if utility power is lost. Other design features allow the facility to operate self-sufficiently for days or weeks at a time, if required. The building utilizes an HVAC system with under-floor air distribution to maximize equipment cooling and occupant comfort. Performance Features: • Over 60 ergonomically designed 911 call-receiving and fire dispatching consoles • Modern, reliable, redundant communications systems and software • Robust communications connectivity to outside • Enhanced system maintainability • Improved command and control systems for management of major incidents/disasters • Training facilities • Flexible-use spaces • Comprehensive audio/visual capabilities to support operations needs • An energy-efficient design that minimizes operating and maintenance expenses

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