Topping out ceremony for new ADEM center ( Air Date: 9/7/2006 )

The Arkansas Department of Emergency Management`s Emergency Operations Center reached new heights on Thursday. Crews topped out the building with an evergreen tree. The tradition began in Scandinavian countries to ward off evil spirits and dedicate the building to good spirits. The new facility at Camp Robinson in North Little Rock is replacing the existing center in Conway. "We`ve been working on this project for a couple of years & it`s just really exciting to watch the progress & looking forward to getting in as soon as we can." The $16 million dollar center should be finished in December.