NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document
threats to New York City, natural, technological or man made. The facility includes Executive
staff, planning and response personnel, 24 hour Watch Command, CIS Project Coordination,
Emergency Operations Center, press Briefing Room, Public Information Unit, Training Room, and
Conference Rooms.
IV. FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS
A. Hours of operation:
(OEM)Emergency Operations and Watch Command Center: 24 hrs/day, 7
days/week.
B. Preferred Location:
Due to the nature of OEM operations, this office is required to be in close proximity to
City Hall, with easy access for the Mayor, Commissioners and agency personnel.
C. Number of Visitors:
The number of visitors will range from a few a day to fifty news reporters. The space
will be designed to have a secure reception area with limited waiting for visitors. The
access into the Press Room for the reporters will be a direct, secure hallway which
will not interrupt the flow of work or impose any restrictions on the operation of the
OEM unit.
D. Speciai Space Requirements:
Overall the space will be divided into two separately functioning areas with the
requirement of additional space on the roof and on another floor for back-up systems.
The following is a break down of the areas and the special requirements of each;
• The Office suite/support area,
• The OEM Technology area.
• Back-up of basic utilities and communications.(self contained unit for a two week
period)
• Satellite Dishes/Antennas
The specific areas will include the following items and a series of specialized
consultants are being brought on board to fully develop and design the exact
requirements of the project scope.
OFFICE SUITE
The office suite will house the staff and all support items such as the following;
Reception
Workstations and offices for staff
Library/Conference Rooms
Central File Room
Pantry
Copy/Fax area
Storage Room for office supplies
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