Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency

This approximately 145,000 SF State Emergency Operations Center will contain space for many of the State’s emergency response functions. In addition to ensuring the supply of continuous power and communication that is necessary for the SEOC, the building is reinforced and secure for emergency staff. . . 

This new facility provides dedicated emergency services and disaster assistance for the state, with the ability to sustain uninterrupted operations during activations. In addition to the SEOC, the facility provides ergonomically-designed office space for all PEMA administrative departments, partner organizations, and integrated functions such as the Office of the State Fire Marshal and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Traffic Management. Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency

The complex also supports a Tier 3 data center, media briefing, training facilities, and protected storage for PEMA operations vehicles. The design for this facility follows sustainability guidelines, as understood by the US Green Building Council’s LEED certification process. Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency

PEMA has a goal of design and construction to achieve at least a LEED Certified rating.