An upgraded Emergency Operations Center designed to support multi-agency response during disasters and major events was unveiled today in Carson.
The center, located at 701 E. Carson Street, features backup power systems and secure communications networks.
The upgrades mean the city has an emergency operations center built to support a response during major incidents or large-scale events such as the upcoming 2028 Olympics, according to the city.
The upgrades were unveiled at a Wednesday morning news conference with Mayor Lula Davis-Holmes, City Manager David Roberts and members of the Los Angeles County sheriff’s and fire departments, which serve the city.
“As Southern California faces increasing threats from wildfires, earthquakes, extreme weather and large-scale events like the 2028 Olympics, this facility represents the future of coordinated, real-time response,” the city said in a statement.
City officials called the new center “a significant milestone in enhancing (Carson’s) public safety infrastructure and emergency preparedness capabilities.”
The facility also includes a five-screen video wall with synchronized iPad control systems for each section. The screens and control systems “allow seamless switching between sources and departments, real-time surveillance integration and live news monitoring to enhance situational awareness,” according to city officials.
Guided tours of the center were offered to members of the public and local groups following the unveiling.