Lee County will unveil the 36,873-square-foot, $38.5 million two-story addition to its rebranded Public Safety Center during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. May 29 at 2675 Ortiz Ave. in Fort Myers.

During blue-sky normal operations, the expanded building will house Public Safety Administration, Emergency Medical Service and a new Emergency Communications Center, with space for Public Safety’s Division of Emergency Communications, Lee County Sheriff’s Office Communications and the Lee County Department of Transportation’s Traffic Operations Center. Lee County Emergency Management will remain in its existing location.

When activated for an emergency, such as a hurricane, the center will be staffed with key personnel from first-responder agencies, emergency relief organizations, county departments, municipalities, utility companies and other essential agencies.

To accommodate the numerous personnel during activation, the facility is equipped with technology and equipment, numerous restrooms, showers and sleeping accommodations, an extensive training facility and additional amenities to contribute to the building’s efficiency and operational requirements.

This project was funded through the American Rescue Plan Act and State Appropriation Funds with key support from Lee County’s legislative delegation.