Westmorland to Build New Emergency Operations Center for Fire and Police

WESTMORLAND, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - The city of Westmorland is getting nearly $4 million in federal funding to build a new Emergency Operations Center for its fire and police departments.

Right now, the fire department is working out of old FEMA trailers after Tropical Storm Hilary damaged their building. The police department operates in a small room inside City Hall.

The money will be used to remodel an existing building and add space for fire trucks, living quarters for firefighters, and modern facilities for police.

Chief Anthony Lynn Mara said, "The public will be able to walk in, and speak to the officers. Obviously we'll be open 24 hours but there'll be a phone outside so they can call us anytime."

The new facility is going to be at 198 East Third Street. Residents can expect faster response times and easier access to both departments.

The new facility is expected to be finished by 2028.