Disaster Preparedness & Emergency Communications, City of Long Beach, CA

DEPARTMENT OF DISASTER PREPAREDNESS AND EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS

The Department of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Communications has 89 employees with a budget of $12.7 Million.  The Emergency Communications operations has 80 employees and an operating budget of over $10 Million.  The Emergency Communications operation is one of three divisions in the Department.  The Communications Center Officer is a member of the Department's management team and reports directly to the Director.  The City is currently in the process of consolidating the Police and Fire Emergency Communications Centers for operational efficiency.