New Unified DC Center

An inscription in stone at the entrance to the new Unified Communications Center in Washington (DC) states, “We can, we will safeguard our great city and our people.” DC and regional officials cut the ribbon last week for the new center that consolidates public safety communications for the District’s police, fire and EMS agencies, and also provides EOC space for multitude of regional agencies to handle major incidents. The 127,000 square-foot facility includes a child-care center for employee’s, a stress reduction room, a cafeteria and “terrace retreat” overlooking the city. The building also houses the District’s city-service call center, which is now reachable by a 7-digit number. Find more information about the UCC here.