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Presidential Emergency Operations Center

Bunker-like structure underneath the East Wing of the White House / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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The Presidential Emergency Operations Center (PEOC, PEE-ock) is a bunker-like structure underneath the East Wing of the White House. It serves as a secure shelter and communications center for the president of the United States and others in case of an emergency.

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Presidential Emergency Operations Center
After_addressing_the_nation%2C_President_George_W._Bush_meets_with_his_National_Security_Council.jpg
After addressing the nation on the evening of September 11, President George W. Bush meets with the National Security Council in the Presidential Emergency Operations Center
BuildingThe White House's East Wing
LocationWashington, D.C.
CountryUnited States
Coordinates38.89757°N 77.03565°W / 38.89757; -77.03565
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