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Mobile Emergency Response Support (MERS)

Deploys, installs, operates, maintains, and protects telecommunications, logistics, and operations assets in response to all hazards disasters and in support of planned special events 5 detachments Maynard, MA Thomasville, GA Denton, TX Denver, CO Bothell, WA

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Mobile Emergency Response Support (MERS)

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  1. Deploys, installs, operates, maintains, and protects telecommunications, logistics, and operations assets in response to all hazards disasters and in support of planned special events 5 detachments Maynard, MA Thomasville, GA Denton, TX Denver, CO Bothell, WA National Capitol Region – Frederick, MD supports NDMS/US&R Communications Mobile Emergency Response Support (MERS)

  2. MERS: DENVER, CO MERS: MAYNARD, MA MERS: BOTHELL, WA MERS LOCATIONS MERS: FREDERICK, MD MERS: DENTON, TX MERS: THOMASVILLE, GA

  3. Support regions with: Operations – 24/7 MERS Operations Centers, Quick Reaction Support, Mobile Emergency Operations Vehicles, Disaster Preparedness (Hazardous Material) Officers, MERS Security Officers Communications – Satellite, Multiple Radio Vans, High Frequency, Line of Sight Microwave, Land Mobile Radios, Voice, Video, and Data Logistics – Fuel, Water, HVAC (Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning), Life Support, Transportation, and Power Emergency Operations Vehicles (EOVs) – Red October, Green Hornet MERS Capabilities

  4. MERS Mission

  5. MERS Mission

  6. Initial and continuous command and control capability Mobile Emergency Operations Vehicle (MEOVs)

  7. Emergency Operations Vehicle – “RED OCTOBER” • Self contained mobile communications vehicle including power generation and satellite communications • Provides mobile office support, including video conferencing, at locations with no infrastructure • Frequently was matched with one Mobile DRC, providing power and communications infrastructure enabling disaster victims to register with FEMA

  8. Emergency Communications: Fully interoperable system of communications – voice and data Rapidly deployable communications Interoperability with State and Local governments Defense Coordinating Officer (DCO) / Defense Coordinating Element (DCE) Communications Requirements Looking Ahead Hurricane Season 2006

  9. Thank youQuestions/Comments?

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