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 National Capitol Region – Frederick, MD supports NDMS/US&R Communications

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

MERS Capabilities 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 Mission

MERS Mission

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

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

Looking Ahead Hurricane Season 2006 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

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