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'''''This article is about the EOC's history and features. If you are deployed to the EOC, please review [[EOC Operations for NETs]].'''''
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|Emergency operations center for the City of Portland, PBEM and RDPO offices.
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The City of Portland Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is the centralized physical location from where the Portland Bureau of Emergency Management (PBEM) coordinates major emergency response and recovery activities. The building that the EOC is located in includes offices for PBEM, [https://rdpo.net/ RDPO], and the [https://www.portland.gov/water Water Bureau]. Until 2024 it was called the Emergency Coordination Center (ECC).
The City of Portland Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is the centralized physical location from where the Portland Bureau of Emergency Management (PBEM) coordinates major emergency response and recovery activities. The building that the EOC is located in includes offices for PBEM, [https://rdpo.net/ RDPO], and the [https://www.portland.gov/water Water Bureau].
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The EOC opened in January 2014 [[Media:2017.01.27.ECC Press Release.pdf|(press release)]]. Until 2024 it was called the Emergency Coordination Center (ECC).
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==      Background ==
==      Background ==
[[File:BOEC EOC.jpg|thumb|430x430px|''The original (and inadequate) BOEC EOC.'']]
[[File:BOEC EOC.jpg|thumb|430x430px|''The original (and inadequate) BOEC EOC.'']]
The City of Portland first recognized the need for an Emergency Operations Center in 2007 as an outcome of the [https://2001-2009.state.gov/s/ct/about/c16661.htm TOPOFF 4 exercise]. In an attachment to later funding legislation for the EOC, Commissioner Randy Leonard's office stated:
The City of Portland first recognized the need for an Emergency Operations Center in 2007 as an outcome of the [https://2001-2009.state.gov/s/ct/about/c16661.htm TOPOFF 4 exercise]. Years later, in an attachment to funding legislation for the EOC, Commissioner Randy Leonard's office stated:


''Concern has grown in recent years that the current ERC is inadequate because of its small size, split-level design, and lack of modern equipment. In addition, concern has been raised about the vulnerability of the existing Water Bureau Emergency Operations Center. The current facilities, which house both emergency management and water bureau security staff, are unreinforced modular structures located in a potential landslide hazard area.'' 
''Concern has grown in recent years that the current ERC is inadequate because of its small size, split-level design, and lack of modern equipment. In addition, concern has been raised about the vulnerability of the existing Water Bureau Emergency Operations Center. The current facilities, which house both emergency management and water bureau security staff, are unreinforced modular structures located in a potential landslide hazard area.'' 
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In fiscal year 2008 - 2009, Portland City Council set aside $6 million for the construction of (what they called at the time) an Emergency Response Center (ERC) next to BOEC headquarters. Another $4 million was provided by narrow voter approval of [https://www.multco.us/file/20398/download Ballot Measure 26-117], called the Public Safety General Obligation (GO) Bond. The bond was sent to voters on July 15, 2010 via [https://www.portlandoregon.gov/auditor/article/302430 City Council Resolution #36800]. After the bond passed, City Council approved the fund allocation on December 1, 2010.
In fiscal year 2008 - 2009, Portland City Council set aside $6 million for the construction of (what they called at the time) an Emergency Response Center (ERC) next to BOEC headquarters. Another $4 million was provided by narrow voter approval of [https://www.multco.us/file/20398/download Ballot Measure 26-117], called the Public Safety General Obligation (GO) Bond. The bond was sent to voters on July 15, 2010 via [https://www.portlandoregon.gov/auditor/article/302430 City Council Resolution #36800]. After the bond passed, City Council approved the fund allocation on December 1, 2010.
=== Site Selection and Preparation ===
Locating the EOC adjacent to the existing BOEC facility allowed for sharing infrastructure and services to both facilities. Water Bureau personnel provides security for the entire campus.
In order to provide adequate parking for the expanded building, the City acquired several properties immediately to the south of the existing BOEC property. SE Bush Street, between SE 99th and SE 100th avenues, was realigned about 125 feet to the south. This allows the new parking lot to be adjacent to the new EOC building and creates the most secure facility possible.


=== Construction ===
=== Construction ===
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