1. 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

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

3. 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

4. MERS Mission

5. MERS Mission

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

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. 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

9. Thank you Questions/Comments?