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City of Carson Unveils State-of-the-Art Emergency Operations Center
New Facility Elevates Public Safety Preparedness Ahead of 2028 Olympics and Beyond
CARSON, California – JUNE 18, 2025 – The City of Carson is proud to announce the grand opening of its newly upgraded Emergency Operations Center (EOC)—a significant milestone in enhancing the city’s public safety infrastructure and emergency preparedness capabilities.
This advanced facility represents a significant investment in protecting Carson’s residents and ensuring rapid, coordinated responses to emergencies, natural disasters, and major events, including the highly anticipated 2028 Olympic Games.
EOC Highlights:
- Cutting-Edge Technology: The EEOC features a 5-screen video wall powered by synchronized iPad control systems for each screen section, enabling real-time switching between sources and departments. Integrated surveillance and live news monitoring provide vital situational awareness.
- Upgraded AV & Communications Systems: The new facility includes advanced audiovisual tools, operator workstations, and emergency communication systems designed to streamline multi-agency coordination during crises.
- Modernized, Resilient Infrastructure: Built with secure networks, backup power systems, and rapid-response layout designs, the EOC ensures operational continuity under the most demanding conditions.
- Interagency Collaboration Ready: The facility is purpose-built to accommodate joint responses from law enforcement, emergency services, and regional partners, positioning Carson as a leader in coordinated disaster response.
“This new Emergency Operations Center reflects Carson’s commitment to protecting our residents and preparing for tomorrow’s emergencies today,” said Mayor Lula Davis-Holmes. “As we look ahead to major global events like the 2028 Olympics, this facility gives us the tools to respond effectively, collaboratively, and resiliently.”
In addition to the EOC, the City has also completed renovations to its Public Safety, Information Technology and Security Departments, aligning all critical emergency systems under a modernized and sustainable infrastructure strategy.
The newly constructed facility also features modular DIRTT walls (Doing It Right This Time), offering space flexibility and eco-conscious design. These walls use high percentages of post-consumer recycled cotton denim insulation, providing excellent sound absorption, thermal performance, and environmental sustainability.
From cutting-edge technology to green building innovation, Carson’s new Emergency Operations Center is a bold step forward in public safety, emergency readiness, and sustainable civic leadership.
About the City of Carson The City of Carson was incorporated on February 20, 1968. Carson is called “the Jewel of the South Bay” and covers approximately 20 square miles of the South Bay area in Los Angeles County. It is a charter city with a council-city manager form of government.
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