CDP unveils ‘new’ Emergency Operations Center 

Ken Spears isn’t hoping to have the CDP’s ‘new’ emergency operations center baptized anytime soon. But, he says the EOC, which recently underwent an extensive renovation, is ready, should it need to be put into action.

“Everything (in the EOC) is operational and ready to go (for a real-world event),” said Spears, who manages the facility. 

The center could previously seat 24. Following the two-month overhaul, it now seats 38.

The center previously had a single video display. It now has eight such displays.

That’s in addition to 96 new network connections.

Spears said the new EOC is designed to give CDP senior leaders and others, such as transportation and security managers, plenty of room and easy access to information they need to efficiently coordinate a response to any number of incidents. That includes possible decisions to curtail or cancel training at the Center due to hazardous weather conditions.  

“It’s all about ensuring the safety of everyone (students and staff) on campus,” he said.