Chuck Romanus, IP Mgr

1. Chuck Romanus, IP Mgr Chuck Information Processing Mgr MERS-TVChuck Information Processing Mgr MERS-TV

2. MERS Locations 5 MERS Dets located as shown MERS-BT and MERS-DT became operational in 1987 MERS-MA came on board in 19905 MERS Dets located as shown MERS-BT and MERS-DT became operational in 1987 MERS-MA came on board in 1990

3. MERS MISSION Provide mobile telecommunications, operational support, life support, and power generation required for the on-site management of disaster response activities. Central POC within FEDGOV responsible for a wide variety of emergency preparedness and planning, mitigation, and response and recovery activities. Administers President�s Disaster Relief Fund - coordinates federal assistance during major disasters and emergencies. The aid supplements existing state and local resources and is authorized by the President only when those combined capabilities fall short of effective recovery.Central POC within FEDGOV responsible for a wide variety of emergency preparedness and planning, mitigation, and response and recovery activities. Administers President�s Disaster Relief Fund - coordinates federal assistance during major disasters and emergencies. The aid supplements existing state and local resources and is authorized by the President only when those combined capabilities fall short of effective recovery.

4. MERS-TV Organization About 40 people with a variety of skills and equipment which support Regions 3 & 4 as required.About 40 people with a variety of skills and equipment which support Regions 3 & 4 as required.

5. MEOV normally provides ERT-A support, and follows on as a Mobile DRC. This has 5 work stations and a conference area where the FCO normally sets up.� � Thomasville MERS1 MEOV2 Capabilities � � � � � � 1 Mobile Emergency Response Support 2 MERS Emergency Operations Vehicle � Thomasville MERS, 404 S. Pinetree Blvd., Thomasville, GA 31792 Phone: (229) 225-4738 Leon Jones, MERS Chief � The MEOV is equipped with an Avaya Prologix telephone switch capable of supplying 80 analog phone lines. It has a DS1 board to accept a T-1 as a voice trunk line and a CO trunk card to accept individual POTS lines to be used as trunks. The Prologix Switch also supports the SpectraLink Wireless phone system, which is also analog. The patch panel shown provides the versatility to connect any phone, laptop, or T-1circuit to the desired location. A Laurus fiber-optic shelf has been implemented to provide connectivity between subsystems. The rack is powered by a rack mounted APC UPS 3000. Shown here are two administrative positions for configuring the network, phone switch, Polycom video, or mux. A Mitsubishi AMSC ST-251 satellite phone is mounted on the wall to provide voice comm. In the absence of the normal voice circuit. The satellite phone is also remoted to the cab of the truck for mobile communication. Telecomm rack containing Prologix switch, SpectraLink Wireless system, Cisco switch, patch panels and fiber optic connections. The Cisco 2924 catalyst switch provides network connectivity inside the MEOV and a fiber optic port to provide network connectivity beyond the MEOV. � This rack contains a Cisco 3640 modular capable of 6 T-1 connections and a Fast Ethernet port to connect to the LAN. One T-1 port connects to the MRV or portable KU supplying network, video and voice service. The Polycomm Viewstation VS4000 provides video (H.323) which is displayed on a flat panel plasma screen. A DSS receiver for television and a Sony AMP/Receiver which switches between video, TV, VCR, and radio. The LAN is configured with a Compaq Proliant dual processor server with 52 gb of storage capability and 1gb RAM running Windows 2000. LAN/WAN rack containing Cisco 3600 Router, Polycom Video, Windows 2000 Server � Five workstation positions in rear of MEOV that are wired for network, phone and sound. The message center consists of a Canon PC980 copier, one Brother Intellifax 4750, and one HP Color LaserJet 4500N printer. MEOV message center consists of FAX machine, copier, HP 4500 ColorJet printer. � The slide out portion of the MEOV accommodates a conference table that can also be used for up to seven workstations. A plasma display for video conferencing, presentations and television. Conference table in slide out of MEOV sits in front of 37� flat screen television/video conference monitor. Adequate room is provided for conferences. Alternate view of conference table in slide out including write on/wipe off board. � An external transit case equipped with a Catalyst 2924 switch, SpectraLink antenna, and Wavelan antenna provide the capability to remote the internal communications of the MEOV inside another facility. � Generator supplies power for MEOV if commercial or other generator power is not available. � The MEOV provides wireless voice and LAN communications. The wireless voice communications are provided with two SpectraLink 16 port analog master control units (MCU). The wireless LAN is a Lucent/Orinoco system utilizing up to 3 wireless WaveLan antennas. We currently have 25 wireless phones and the capability for 25 wireless laptop computers. However, this system could support up to 120 wireless laptops/printers. � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � MEOV normally provides ERT-A support, and follows on as a Mobile DRC. This has 5 work stations and a conference area where the FCO normally sets up.� � Thomasville MERS1 MEOV2 Capabilities � � � � � � 1 Mobile Emergency Response Support 2 MERS Emergency Operations Vehicle � Thomasville MERS, 404 S. Pinetree Blvd., Thomasville, GA 31792 Phone: (229) 225-4738 Leon Jones, MERS Chief � The MEOV is equipped with an Avaya Prologix telephone switch capable of supplying 80 analog phone lines. It has a DS1 board to accept a T-1 as a voice trunk line and a CO trunk card to accept individual POTS lines to be used as trunks. The Prologix Switch also supports the SpectraLink Wireless phone system, which is also analog. The patch panel shown provides the versatility to connect any phone, laptop, or T-1circuit to the desired location. A Laurus fiber-optic shelf has been implemented to provide connectivity between subsystems. The rack is powered by a rack mounted APC UPS 3000. Shown here are two administrative positions for configuring the network, phone switch, Polycom video, or mux. A Mitsubishi AMSC ST-251 satellite phone is mounted on the wall to provide voice comm. In the absence of the normal voice circuit. The satellite phone is also remoted to the cab of the truck for mobile communication. Telecomm rack containing Prologix switch, SpectraLink Wireless system, Cisco switch, patch panels and fiber optic connections. The Cisco 2924 catalyst switch provides network connectivity inside the MEOV and a fiber optic port to provide network connectivity beyond the MEOV. � This rack contains a Cisco 3640 modular capable of 6 T-1 connections and a Fast Ethernet port to connect to the LAN. One T-1 port connects to the MRV or portable KU supplying network, video and voice service. The Polycomm Viewstation VS4000 provides video (H.323) which is displayed on a flat panel plasma screen. A DSS receiver for television and a Sony AMP/Receiver which switches between video, TV, VCR, and radio. The LAN is configured with a Compaq Proliant dual processor server with 52 gb of storage capability and 1gb RAM running Windows 2000. LAN/WAN rack containing Cisco 3600 Router, Polycom Video, Windows 2000 Server � Five workstation positions in rear of MEOV that are wired for network, phone and sound. The message center consists of a Canon PC980 copier, one Brother Intellifax 4750, and one HP Color LaserJet 4500N printer. MEOV message center consists of FAX machine, copier, HP 4500 ColorJet printer. � The slide out portion of the MEOV accommodates a conference table that can also be used for up to seven workstations. A plasma display for video conferencing, presentations and television. Conference table in slide out of MEOV sits in front of 37� flat screen television/video conference monitor. Adequate room is provided for conferences. Alternate view of conference table in slide out including write on/wipe off board. � An external transit case equipped with a Catalyst 2924 switch, SpectraLink antenna, and Wavelan antenna provide the capability to remote the internal communications of the MEOV inside another facility. � Generator supplies power for MEOV if commercial or other generator power is not available. � The MEOV provides wireless voice and LAN communications. The wireless voice communications are provided with two SpectraLink 16 port analog master control units (MCU). The wireless LAN is a Lucent/Orinoco system utilizing up to 3 wireless WaveLan antennas. We currently have 25 wireless phones and the capability for 25 wireless laptop computers. However, this system could support up to 120 wireless laptops/printers. � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �

6. MERS Multi Radio Van (MRV) The Operations vehicles must be tied to the FEMA WAN and Voice nets by some means. We can use our MRV to tie to Mt Weather or we can use land line T1s if they are available The Operations vehicles must be tied to the FEMA WAN and Voice nets by some means. We can use our MRV to tie to Mt Weather or we can use land line T1s if they are available

7. Portable Satellite Antenna Trailer Pulled by MEOV Self-contained Makes the MEOV a �Stand-alone� Platform If foot print is a problem or space limited like Clanton, AL then we can use the small Satellite set for our entry into the FEMA WANIf foot print is a problem or space limited like Clanton, AL then we can use the small Satellite set for our entry into the FEMA WAN

8. Typical Deployment Medium sized Operations Vehicle in Pensacola. During Hurricane Dennis, we deployed the MEOV and EOV to Jackson and Clanton respectively to provide ERT-A support until the JFOs were habitable.Medium sized Operations Vehicle in Pensacola. During Hurricane Dennis, we deployed the MEOV and EOV to Jackson and Clanton respectively to provide ERT-A support until the JFOs were habitable.

9. MERS Rapid Needs Assessment (RNA) The RNA is the eyes and ears of the federal decision makers. This team gets out fast, forward deploys and finds and reports on critical needsThe RNA is the eyes and ears of the federal decision makers. This team gets out fast, forward deploys and finds and reports on critical needs

10. Communications Cargo Vehicles Rolling �Radio Shacks� Computers Cable/Wiring Antennas Printers Faxes Telephones DRC electronic consumables We have 2 tractor trailers which haul our electronic consumables as well as the 4 forward deployed DISC packs - abut 200 computers, 40 printers 16 faxs and 120 cell phones to give an initial capability. We also will provide electronic consumables for the fixed DRCs.We have 2 tractor trailers which haul our electronic consumables as well as the 4 forward deployed DISC packs - abut 200 computers, 40 printers 16 faxs and 120 cell phones to give an initial capability. We also will provide electronic consumables for the fixed DRCs.

11. DISC Packs of Computers DISC packs are shrink wrapped on the left side.DISC packs are shrink wrapped on the left side.

12. JFO Setup Vehicles Normally we have 2 LC trailers forward deployed in Thomasville. Each trailer has a 50 man JFO kit on board, again to provide some initial capability.Normally we have 2 LC trailers forward deployed in Thomasville. Each trailer has a 50 man JFO kit on board, again to provide some initial capability.

13. Power Generation We can provide power generationWe can provide power generation

14. HVAC HVAC, as we did in Port Charlotte last yearHVAC, as we did in Port Charlotte last year

15. Fuel Capabilities We carry and can distribute diesel.We carry and can distribute diesel.

16. Potable Water Transport We can also provide potable water as we did in Brewton, AL last year.We can also provide potable water as we did in Brewton, AL last year.

17. You call We�ll be there

18. MERS-TVFleet All of this stands ready to support youAll of this stands ready to support you