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National Emergency Operation Centre
of the Federated States of Micronesia
is taking shape
Construction of the National Emergency Operation Centre in Palikir, Pohnpei, is progressing on schedule,
with completion expected by December 2012. Work has progressed rapidly over the last few weeks with the
foundation and main wall structure nearing completion.
The new building which will cost around US$220,000, is funded by the European Union through the Disaster
Risk Reduction Project (B-Envelope) implemented by the Applied Geoscience and Technical Division, of the
Secretariat of the Pacific Community.
The Project Manager, George Beck, who visited the construction site in early July was quite impressed with
the pace at which work was progressing and was confident that the project would be completed within the
estimated timeframe. The project will also furnish the building and install early warning communication
equipment to strengthen the capacity of the Office of Environment and Emergency Management in their work.
The B-Envelope project has completed renovation of all State Emergency Operation Centres and will also
install early warning communication equipment to some outer islands in the Federated States of Micronesia.
A total of Euro 1.4 million was allocated to upgrade infrastructure and strengthen early warning systems in the
Federated States of Micronesia.
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Construction of the National Emergency Operation Centre in Palikir, Pohnpei.