Disaster Emergency Communications - FEMA.gov
WEBAug 3, 2020 · We assist State, Local, Tribal and Territorial entities in mitigating their disaster emergency communications risks and requirements to support life-saving efforts, protect property, and coordinate response and recovery operations.
WEBFEMA’s Mobile Emergency Response Support (MERS) detachments provide mobile telecommunications, life support, logistics, operational support and power generation during presidentially declared emergencies and disasters required for the on-site management of disaster response activities.
Fact Sheet MOBILE EMERGENCY RESOURCE SUPPORT (MERS)
WEBMOBILE EMERGENCY RESOURCE SUPPORT (MERS) * The primary function of the Mobile Emergency Response Support (MERS) is to provide mobile telecommunications, life support, logistics, operational support and power generation required for the on-site management of disaster response activities.
WEBMERS provides operations, communications, and logistics assets in response to Presidentially declared emergencies and disasters, as well as planned National Special Security Events. Deploys, installs, and operates communications equipment in support of Federal, State, and local agencies.
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WEBMobile Emergency Response Support (MERS) provides mobile telecommunications capabilities and life, logistics, operational, and power-generation support for on-site management of response activities. MERS detachments can concurrently support multiple field operating sites within an incident area.
We are FEMA- MERS | Our Telecommunications Specialist, Greg …
WEBOur Telecommunications Specialist, Greg Roberts, talks about what it's like to work in a Mobile Emergency Response Support (MERS) truck. When a disaster strikes, he deploys to set up communication channels with rescue crews …
FEMA's Mobile Emergency Response Support Vehicle - YouTube
WEBOct 15, 2017 · A FEMA staff member describes how the MERS truck is an essential tool for the response mission in the aftermath of the devastating wildfires that continue to burn across the state of California.
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WEBMobile Emergency Response Support (MERS) provides mobile telecommunications capabilities and life, logistics, operational, and power-generation support for on-site management of response activities. MERS detachments can concurrently support multiple field operating sites within an incident area.
WEB“FEMA’s mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards.”
FEMA Deploys Mobile Emergency Response Units to Support …
WEBJul 9, 2020 · The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has established mobile emergency response support units to ensure the availability of multiple communications systems for disaster response, Federal...