Facility Overview

Opened in 2024, the PSOC is a 13,000-square-foot, hurricane-rated facility located on 59th Street West, the highest elevation in the city. Built on the bones of a former Red Cross shelter, it has been transformed into a resilient, high-tech emergency operations center equipped to support both city and regional emergency management functions.

Location Advantage

The site was selected not only for its elevation, but also for its strategic location near key infrastructure and regional partners. It sits close to G.T. Bray Park, Bradenton Fire Station 3, and Manatee County's EMS Westside Center, making it an ideal hub for staging fuel tankers, power crews, heavy equipment, and helicopter landing zones. Within just half a mile are Blake Medical Center (trauma hospital), Bishop Animal Center, local emergency shelters, and Manatee County Utilities' West Annex, ensuring critical proximity to essential services during a crisis.

Its location near Sarasota Bay, barrier islands, and neighboring jurisdictions also enhances Bradenton's ability to support integrated, multi-agency emergency operations.

 

Whether preparing for a hurricane or coordinating a local response, the PSOC gives Bradenton the ability to lead, adapt, and support our residents and regional partners through any challenge. It reflects the City's investment in resiliency and the strength of our people-powered response model.