Hendry County Emergency Operations Center
The Hendry County Emergency Operations Center was designed to meet the criteria established by Division of Emergency Management to participate in its competitive grant application process. These criteria were first published in FEMA’s Civil Preparedness Guide (CPG) 1-20 of 1984.
Additional natural hazards safety criteria from the American Red Cross’ Standards for Hurricane Evacuation Shelter Selection (ARC 4496). Together those standards were met or exceeded in this design, resulting in a successful bid by Hendry County to receive grant funds.
The facility is rated for 3-second wind gusts of 190 mph, one minute sustained winds of 156 mph, and will serve up to 47 personnel during an emergency. The facility is self-sustainable for up to two weeks, with a 72-hour fuel and stored water capacity. Two multi-purpose break-out rooms open up to a large situation room and comprises the bulk of the facility’s 10,000 SF. The facility is supported by an administrative suite, lobby and press conference room, mechanical, AV equipment and supplies rooms.
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