Santa Monica Emergency Manager Ken Semko  demonstrates the latest computer technology enhancements during a press conference and ribbon cutting ceremony of the newly renovated Emergency Operation Center (EOC) on Thursday, August 30, 2012.

The City of Santa Monica has seriously stepped up its commitment to safety with the newly renovated EOC. This state of the art facility will carry out emergency and/or disaster management functions at the most strategic level to ensure the safety of the community. Newly upgraded, this state of the art facility offers a showcase of technological enhancements.  

To insure uninterrupted service, even during a power failure, the EOC is equipped with an emergency generator that can run for several days without electricity.

Ready for Carmageddon II, the new Emergency Operations Center (EOC) will be activated on the weekend of September 28-30 to manage any issues that may arise from the scheduled closure of the 405 freeway.  

The new upgrades cost $400,000.00

The Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is located at the City of Santa Monica's Public Safety Facility.