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Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , April 30, 2010 -- James Stewart of the FEMA Mobile Emergency Response Support(MERS, Thomasville Unit) is set up inside the Mobile Emergency Operations Vehicle at the State/FEMA Disaster Staging Area at a shopping center and is communicating by satellite with the National Operations Center. The MERS team and vehicle provide command support in disasters under the Disaster Operations Division. FEMA is here in response to the deadly tornado of April 24. George Armstrong/FEMA

Severe Storm ^ Tornado - Yazoo City, Miss. , April 30, 2010 -- James S...

The original database describes this as: Title: MERS Mobile Emergency Operations Vehicle at Disaster Site Production Date: 04/30/2010 Caption: Yazoo City, Miss. , April 30, 2010 -- James Stewart of the FEMA ... More

[Severe Storms/Flooding] Grand Forks, ND, April, 1997 -- A FEMA Mobile Emergency Response Support (MERS) worker sets up a Recovery Center in Grand Forks. FEMA/Michael Rieger

[Severe Storms/Flooding] Grand Forks, ND, April, 1997 -- A FEMA Mobile...

Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

[Severe Storms/Flooding] Grand Forks, ND, April, 1997 -- FEMA Mobile Emergency Response Support (MERS) workers set up a Recovery Center in Grand Forks. FEMA/Michael Rieger

[Severe Storms/Flooding] Grand Forks, ND, April, 1997 -- FEMA Mobile E...

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Flooding - Valley City, N. D. , April 18, 2009 -- FEMA Frederick MERS Larry Erskline along with Denver MERS Wesley Wilson test the VHF repeater tower they set up to help local responders communicate with each other as the Sheyenne River runs at historical levels. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

Flooding - Valley City, N. D. , April 18, 2009 -- FEMA Frederick MERS ...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA workers test the VHF repeater tower Production Date: 04/18/2009 Caption: Valley City, N. D. , April 18, 2009 -- FEMA Frederick MERS Larry Erskline along w... More

Flooding - Valley City, N. D. , April 18, 2009 -- FEMA Frederick MERS along with Denver MERS set up VHF repeater tower to help local responders communicate with each other as the Sheyenne River runs at historical levels. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

Flooding - Valley City, N. D. , April 18, 2009 -- FEMA Frederick MERS ...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA workers set up VHF repeater tower Production Date: 04/18/2009 Caption: Valley City, N. D. , April 18, 2009 -- FEMA Frederick MERS along with Denver MERS s... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Tifton, Ga. , April 29, 2009 -- At the Tift County FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center(DRC), a member of the Mobile Emergency Response Support(MERS-Thomasville), prepares to provide telecommunications service. MERS is a critical element of FEMA's effort to quickly provide help to those affected by storms and flooding here. George Armstrong/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Tifton, Ga. , April 29, 2009 -- At the Tift ...

The original database describes this as: Title: MERS at Tifton Production Date: 04/29/2009 Caption: Tifton, Ga. , April 29, 2009 -- At the Tift County FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center(DRC), a member of th... More

Flooding - Fargo, N. D. , March 28, 2009 -- FEMA Denver Mobile Emergency Response Support (MERS) set up operation at Fargo City Hall in support of the Red River Flood. Photo; Michael Rieger/FEMA

Flooding - Fargo, N. D. , March 28, 2009 -- FEMA Denver Mobile Emergen...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Truck in Fargo, North Dakota Production Date: 03/28/2009 Caption: Fargo, N. D. , March 28, 2009 -- FEMA Denver Mobile Emergency Response Support (MERS) se... More

Flooding - Valley City, N. D. , April 18, 2009 -- FEMA Denver MERS set up VHF repeater tower to help local responders communicate with each other as the Sheyenne River runs at historical levels. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

Flooding - Valley City, N. D. , April 18, 2009 -- FEMA Denver MERS set...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA VHS repeater tower set up in North Dakota Production Date: 04/18/2009 Caption: Valley City, N. D. , April 18, 2009 -- FEMA Denver MERS set up VHF repeater... More

Flooding - Valley City, N. D. , April 18, 2009 -- FEMA Denver MERS set up operations in suport of US Coast Guard as the Sheyenne River runs at historical levels. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

Flooding - Valley City, N. D. , April 18, 2009 -- FEMA Denver MERS set...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA MERS truck and Coast Guard helicopter in North Dakota Production Date: 04/18/2009 Caption: Valley City, N. D. , April 18, 2009 -- FEMA Denver MERS set up ... More

Rick Mers, construction representative for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Gulf Region South District District discusses the police station renovation project with his Iraqi engineer on site. The local engineers are an invaluable asset to the Corps as they are able to access sites many in accessible sites.(U.S. Army photo by B.J. Weiner) (Released)

Rick Mers, construction representative for the U.S. Army Corps of Engi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Tallil Area Office Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: USACE Scene Camera Operator: Bj Weiner... More

Rick Mers, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Gulf Region South District construction representative discusses the police station renovation with his Iraqi engineer at the site. The local engineers are valuable assets for the Corps and are the eyes and ears of the team. The Corps provides quality assurance on the project.(U.S. Army photo by B.J. Weiner) (Released)

Rick Mers, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Gulf Region South District con...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Tallil Area Office Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: USACE Scene Camera Operator: Bj Weiner... More

Thomasville, GA, May 2, 2006 -- Secretary of Homeland Security, Michael Chertoff, and R. David Paulison, Acting Director of FEMA, toured and met with employees at FEMA's MERS (Mobile Emergency Response Support) site in Thomasville, GA. Barry Bahler/DHS

Thomasville, GA, May 2, 2006 -- Secretary of Homeland Security, Micha...

Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Thomasville, GA, May 2, 2006 -- Secretary of Homeland Security, Michael Chertoff, and R. David Paulison, Acting Director of FEMA, toured and met with employees at FEMA's MERS (Mobile Emergency Response Support) site in Thomasville, GA. Barry Bahler/DHS

Thomasville, GA, May 2, 2006 -- Secretary of Homeland Security, Michae...

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Thomasville, GA, May 2, 2006 -- Secretary of Homeland Security, Michael Chertoff and R. David Paulison, Acting FEMA Director visit the operations center in FEMA Region 4 and pose for a group photograph with FEMA's MERS (Mobile Emergency Response Support). Barry Bahler/DHS

Thomasville, GA, May 2, 2006 -- Secretary of Homeland Security, Michae...

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Thomasville, GA, May 2, 2006 -- Secretary of Homeland Security, Michael Chertoff, and R. David Paulison, Acting Director of FEMA, toured and met with employees at FEMA's MERS (Mobile Emergency Response Support) site in Thomasville, GA. Barry Bahler/DHS

Thomasville, GA, May 2, 2006 -- Secretary of Homeland Security, Michae...

Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Thomasville, GA, May 2, 2006 -- Secretary of Homeland Security, Michael Chertoff, and R. David Paulison, Acting Director of FEMA, toured and met with employees at FEMA's MERS (Mobile Emergency Response Support) site in Thomasville, GA. Barry Bahler/DHS

Thomasville, GA, May 2, 2006 -- Secretary of Homeland Security, Michae...

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Fort Worth, TX May 11, 2006 -- Mike Wallace of FEMA shows the media the MERS (Mobile Emergency Response Support) vehicle at a briefing at the FEMA Logistics Center warehouse. Photo by: Liz Roll/FEMA

Fort Worth, TX May 11, 2006 -- Mike Wallace of FEMA shows the media th...

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Fort Worth, TX, May 11, 2006 -- Mike Wallace of FEMA shows the media the MERS (Mobile Emergency Response Support) vehicle at a briefing at the FEMA Logistics Center warehouse. Photo by: Liz Roll/FEMA

Fort Worth, TX, May 11, 2006 -- Mike Wallace of FEMA shows the media t...

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Columbia, SC, August 31, 2006 -- Emergency Response Team (ERT) leader Libby Turner (right) and Coast Guard Admiral John Currier (arms crossed) listen to FEMA MERS lead Greg Paquette explain the capabilities of the Mobile Emergency Operations Vehicle (MEOV). The MEOV has been deployed to prepare for the landfall of Tropical Storm Ernesto. Mark Wolfe/FEMA

Columbia, SC, August 31, 2006 -- Emergency Response Team (ERT) leader ...

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Columbia, SC, August 31, 2006 -- Coast Guard Admiral John Currier (center) listens as FEMA Mobile Emergency Response System (MERS) representatives Greg Paquette (left) and Rick Hounshell describe the capabilities of the Mobile Emergency Operations Vehicle (MEOV). The MEOV has been deployed to prepare for the landfall of Tropical Storm Ernesto. Mark Wolfe/FEMA

Columbia, SC, August 31, 2006 -- Coast Guard Admiral John Currier (cen...

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[Earthquake] Honolulu, HI, October 28, 2006 - FEMA MERS communication specialists establish KU bands for the joint field office and Redding, CA smokejumpers build partisians for FEMA divisions. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA.

[Earthquake] Honolulu, HI, October 28, 2006 - FEMA MERS communication ...

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[Earthquake] Honolulu, HI, October 28, 2006 - A FEMA MERS specialist rolls equipment into the Joint Field Office to set up communications. The JFO was recently opened for FEMA recovery operations. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA.

[Earthquake] Honolulu, HI, October 28, 2006 - A FEMA MERS specialist ...

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Denver, CO, May 9, 2007 -- FEMA's Denver MERs watch as their units are tied down for transport on board a US Airforce C-17 at Buckley Airforce Base. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

Denver, CO, May 9, 2007 -- FEMA's Denver MERs watch as their units ...

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Denver, CO, May 9, 2007 -- FEMA's Denver MERs loads their new communications truck on board a US Air force C-17 at Buckley Air force Base. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

Denver, CO, May 9, 2007 -- FEMA's Denver MERs loads their new communi...

Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Denver, CO, May 9, 2007 -- FEMA's Denver MERs watch as their units are tied down for transport on board a US Airforce C-17 at Buckley Airforce Base. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

Denver, CO, May 9, 2007 -- FEMA's Denver MERs watch as their units ...

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Denver, Colorado, May 9, 2007 -- FEMA's Denver MERs loads their new communications truck on board a US Airforce C-17 at Buckley Airforce Base. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

Denver, Colorado, May 9, 2007 -- FEMA's Denver MERs loads their new c...

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Denver, CO, May 9, 2007 -- FEMA's Denver MERs load their trucks for transport on board a US Airforce C-17 at Buckley Airforce Base. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

Denver, CO, May 9, 2007 -- FEMA's Denver MERs load their trucks for ...

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Denver, Colorado, May 9, 2007 -- US Air Force C-17 at Buckley Air Force Base arrives to transport FEMA's Denver MERs new communications trucks. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

Denver, Colorado, May 9, 2007 -- US Air Force C-17 at Buckley Air Fo...

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Denver, Colorado, August 18, 2007 -- FEMA's Denver based MERS leave for Texas to support operations ahead of hurricane Dean. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

Denver, Colorado, August 18, 2007 -- FEMA's Denver based MERS leave...

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Denver, Colorado, August 18, 2007 -- FEMA's Denver based MERS leave for Texas to support operations ahead of hurricane Dean. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

Denver, Colorado, August 18, 2007 -- FEMA's Denver based MERS leave...

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Denver, Colorado, August 18, 2007 -- FEMA's Denver based MERS leave for Texas to support operations ahead of hurricane Dean. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

Denver, Colorado, August 18, 2007 -- FEMA's Denver based MERS leave ...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Lafayette, TN, February 8, 2008 -- This FEMA Mobile Emergency Response Support (MERS) Initial Response Vehicle (IRV) has been activated from the MERS-Thomasville, GA team, providing support to the FEMA FIRSTeam in uploading live video feed to FEMA headquarters to help critical early stage planning and preparation. George Armstrong/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Lafayett...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Lafayette, TN, February 8, 2008 -- This FEMA Mobile Emergency Response Support(MERS) Initial Response Vehicle(IRV) is providing support to the FEMA FIRSTeam in uploading live video feed to FEMA headquarters for critical early stage planning and response. This one from MERS-Thomasville, GA team came here immediately after the severe storm and tornado which impacted this community. George Armstrong/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Lafayett...

Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Lafayette, TN, February 8, 2008 -- This FEMA Mobile Emergency Response Support(MERS) Initial Response Vehicle(IRV) is providing support to the FEMA FIRSTeam in uploading live video feed to FEMA headquarters for critical planning and preparation. This one is from MERS-Thomasville, GA team was sent immediately after the severe storm and tornado which impacted this community. George Armstrong/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding] Lafayett...

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Washington, DC, May 20, 2008 -- FEMA's Mobile Emergency Response Support (MERS) vehicle was part of the many displays open to the public during Hurricane Awareness Day, hosted by FEMA in the District of Columbia. Barry Bahler/FEMA

Washington, DC, May 20, 2008 -- FEMA's Mobile Emergency Response Suppo...

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Washington, DC, May 20, 2008 -- Members of FEMA's Mobile Emergency Response Support (MERS) team from Frederick, MD, explain the system's interoperable communications capabilities. At the FEMA Hurricane Awareness Day event, open to the public at their DC Headquarters. Barry Bahler/FEMA

Washington, DC, May 20, 2008 -- Members of FEMA's Mobile Emergency Res...

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[Severe Storms/Tornadoes] Windsor, CO, May 23 2008 -- Denver MERs arrive at the command post at Windsor fire house to add their support. Photo Michael Rieger/FEMA

[Severe Storms/Tornadoes] Windsor, CO, May 23 2008 -- Denver MERs arri...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Cedar Rapids,IA,June 19, 2008 -- FEMA's mobility and ability to set up Command and Control operations is displayed inside the Mobile Emergency Response Support/System (MERS) trailer truck platform currently in operation in IOWA, governing multiple state actions during the ongoing flooding. Barry Bahler/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Cedar Rapids,IA,June 19, 2008...

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[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Cedar Rapids, IA, June 19, 2008 -- FEMA's mobility and ability to set up Command and Control operations is displayed inside the Mobile Emergency Response Support/System (MERS) trailer truck platform currently in operation in IOWA, governing multiple state actions during the ongoing flooding. Barry Bahler/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Cedar Rapids, IA, June 19, 20...

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Oakland, CA, June 25 2008 -- Local bay area middle school students tour the MERS trucks at the FEMA Safety and Preparedness Expo. Over two thousand people of all ages visited the expo to become educated in being prepared for future disasters. Adam DuBrowa/ FEMA.

Oakland, CA, June 25 2008 -- Local bay area middle school students tou...

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Westlake, LA, August 5, 2008 -- Nick Russo, National IMAT team leader inside FEMA IRV (Incident Response Vehicle), with group leaders from MERS, HQ, and DHS all working together on new media live video, during the tracking of Edouard tropical storm. Jacinta Quesada/FEMA

Westlake, LA, August 5, 2008 -- Nick Russo, National IMAT team leader ...

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Westlake, LA, August 5, 2008 -- David Simonsen (DHS, FEMA, MERS) Tactical Emergency Communications Branch inside the IRV(Incident response Vehicle), works with Region 4, HQ, and DHS preparing for new media live video, during the tracking of Edouard tropical storm. Jacinta Quesada/FEMA

Westlake, LA, August 5, 2008 -- David Simonsen (DHS, FEMA, MERS) Tacti...

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Westlake, LA, August 5, 2008 -- David Simonsen (DHS, FEMA, MERS) Tactical Emergency Communications Branch inside the IRV(Incident response Vehicle), works with Region 4, HQ, and DHS preparing for new media live video, during the tracking of Edouard tropical storm. Jacinta Quesada/FEMA

Westlake, LA, August 5, 2008 -- David Simonsen (DHS, FEMA, MERS) Tacti...

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[Tropical Storm Fay] Orlando, FL, August 26, 2008 -- FEMA Mobile Emergency Response Support(MERS), Logistics staff, and contractors are preparing the new Joint Field Office(JFO). FEMA and the state are partners in responding to Tropical Storm Fay and will share office space in this building. George Armstrong/FEMA

[Tropical Storm Fay] Orlando, FL, August 26, 2008 -- FEMA Mobile Emerg...

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[Tropical Storm Fay] Orlando, FL, August 26, 2008 -- FEMA Mobile Emergency Response Support(MERS) staff are installing telecommunication service in the new Joint Field Office(JFO). FEMA and the state will share office space as they respond to Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

[Tropical Storm Fay] Orlando, FL, August 26, 2008 -- FEMA Mobile Emerg...

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[Tropical Storm Fay] Tallahassee, FL, September 4, 2008 -- FEMA Mobile Emergency Response Support(MERS) workers Colleen Higgins and Dave Houchins are completing telecommunications setup on the FEMA Disaster Recovery Center(DRC) at the Leon County Public Library. This MERS Unit from Maynard, Mass. is here in response to Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

[Tropical Storm Fay] Tallahassee, FL, September 4, 2008 -- FEMA Mobile...

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[Tropical Storm Fay] Tallahassee, FL, September 4, 2008 -- FEMA Mobile Emergency Response Support(MERS) van is parked in front of the Leon County Library where MERS workers are setting up telecommunications for the Disaster Recovery Center(DRC). This MERS Unit from Maynard, Mass. is here in response to Tropical Storm Fay. George Armstrong/FEMA

[Tropical Storm Fay] Tallahassee, FL, September 4, 2008 -- FEMA Mobile...

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Severe Storm ^ Winter Storm - Paducah, Ky. , January 30, 2009 -- FEMA's Mobile Emergency Response System (MERS) Incident Response Vehicle assists Kentucky with re-establishing emergency communications at the Paducah Kentucky National Guard armory following Kentucky's devastating ice storm (FEMA News Photo)

Severe Storm ^ Winter Storm - Paducah, Ky. , January 30, 2009 -- FEMA'...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA's Mobile Emergency Response System (MERS) Incident Response Vehicle in Kentucky Production Date: 01/30/2009 Caption: Paducah, Ky. , January 30, 2009 -- FE... More

Atlanta, Ga. , May 4, 2009 -- This FEMA Mobile Emergency Operations Vehicle (MEOV) from the Mobile Emergency Response (MERS) Thomasville Team is here to provide telecommunication capability demonstration for those attending today's workshop on earthquake response in the New Madrid Seismic Zone (NMSZ). FEMA has an initiative underway with the eight NMSZ states to develop a catastrophic earthquake disaster response plan and Region IV is hosting this workshop to begin the process. George Armstrong/FEMA

Atlanta, Ga. , May 4, 2009 -- This FEMA Mobile Emergency Operations Ve...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Mobile Emergency Operations Vehicle Production Date: 05/04/2009 Caption: Atlanta, Ga. , May 4, 2009 -- This FEMA Mobile Emergency Operations Vehicle (MEOV... More

Washington, D. C. , June 11, 2009 -- FEMA MERS Team member Jim Miller with his Mobile Emergency Response Support truck at FEMA's 4th Annual Safety and Preparedness Expo at FEMA Headquarters. FEMA/Bill Koplitz

Washington, D. C. , June 11, 2009 -- FEMA MERS Team member Jim Miller ...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA's 4th Annual Safety and Preparedness Expo Production Date: 06/11/2009 Caption: Washington, D. C. , June 11, 2009 -- FEMA MERS Team member Jim Miller with ... More

Washington, D. C. , June 11, 2009 -- FEMA MERS team member Jim Miller with his Mobile Emergency Response Support truck at FEMA's 4th Annual Safety and Preparedness Expo at FEMA Headquarters. FEMA/Bill Koplitz

Washington, D. C. , June 11, 2009 -- FEMA MERS team member Jim Miller ...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA's 4th Annual Safety and Preparedness Expo Production Date: 06/11/2009 Caption: Washington, D. C. , June 11, 2009 -- FEMA MERS team member Jim Miller with ... More

Flooding - Denver, Colo. , March 12, 2010 -- FEMA Region VIII MERs roll out to support operations in South Dakota and North Dakota. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

Flooding - Denver, Colo. , March 12, 2010 -- FEMA Region VIII MERs ro...

The original database describes this as: Title: Disaster Equipment leaves Colorado for South Dakota Production Date: 03/12/2010 Caption: Denver, Colo. , March 12, 2010 -- FEMA Region VIII MERs roll out to s... More

Flooding - Denver, Colo. , March 12, 2010 -- FEMA Region VIII MERs roll out to support operations in South Dakota and North Dakota. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

Flooding - Denver, Colo. , March 12, 2010 -- FEMA Region VIII MERs rol...

The original database describes this as: Title: Disaster Support equipment on the move in Colorado Production Date: 03/12/2010 Caption: Denver, Colo. , March 12, 2010 -- FEMA Region VIII MERs roll out to sup... More

Flooding - Denver, Colo. , March 12, 2010 -- FEMA Region VIII MERs roll out to support operations in South Dakota. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

Flooding - Denver, Colo. , March 12, 2010 -- FEMA Region VIII MERs ro...

The original database describes this as: Title: Disaster support equipment being readied for movement in Colorado Production Date: 03/12/2010 Caption: Denver, Colo. , March 12, 2010 -- FEMA Region VIII MERs... More

Tornado - Tuscaloosa, Ala. , May 3, 2011 -- Workers begin removal and salvage of what remains of the Tuscaloosa County Emergency Operations Center (EOC). The EOC was destroyed in the April 27th tornado, and a temporary one has been set up at the Alabama Fire College with help from the FEMA Mobile Emergency Response Support (MERS) to provide communications. FEMA Photo / Tim Burkitt

Tornado - Tuscaloosa, Ala. , May 3, 2011 -- Workers begin removal and ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Debris removal begins at Tuscaloosa County EOC Production Date: 05/03/2011 Caption: Tuscaloosa, Ala. , May 3, 2011 -- Workers begin removal and salvage of what... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Memphis, Tenn. , May 16, 2011 --- James Partin, of the Thomasville detachment of MERS (Mobile Emergency Response Support), assists Applicant Assistant Emma Hoff setting up her laptop. The MERS teams provide logistic and operational support during the early stages of a disaster. Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Memphis, Tenn. , May 16, 2011 --- James Part...

The original database describes this as: Title: MERS operational support in the field Production Date: 05/16/2011 Caption: Memphis, Tenn. , May 16, 2011 --- James Partin, of the Thomasville detachment of MER... More

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Dover, Tenn. , May 18, 2011 - Clint Mathis, Director of the County Emergency Management Agency, Brad Frare, MERs, and Michael Maltba test the IT set-up in the Dover library DRC. FEMA DRCs are located in a wide variety of places, some of which are very colorful. Photo by Ed Edahl/FEMA.

Flooding ^ Severe Storm - Dover, Tenn. , May 18, 2011 - Clint Mathis, ...

The original database describes this as: Title: Dover, TN Production Date: 05/18/2011 Caption: Dover, Tenn. , May 18, 2011 - Clint Mathis, Director of the County Emergency Management Agency, Brad Frare, MER... More

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 29, 2011 -- A Mobile Emergency Response Support vehicle in Joplin, Mo. Each MERS vehicle is equipped with telephone and computer capabilities, providing a mobile workspace for FEMA personnel.

Tornado - Joplin, Mo. , May 29, 2011 -- A Mobile Emergency Response Su...

The original database describes this as: Title: Mobile Emergency Response Support Vehicles in Joplin, Mo. Production Date: 05/29/2011 Caption: Joplin, Mo. , May 29, 2011 -- A Mobile Emergency Response Suppor... More

Flooding - Minot, N. D. , June 25, 2011 -- FEMA Mobile Emergency Response Support (MERS) vehicle parked near the emergency operations center in South Minot. FEMA is providing assistance to disaster survivors in Ward and Burleigh counties. Andrea Booher/FEMA

Flooding - Minot, N. D. , June 25, 2011 -- FEMA Mobile Emergency Respo...

The original database describes this as: Title: MERS Vehicle in Minot, North Dakota Production Date: 06/25/2011 Caption: Minot, N. D. , June 25, 2011 -- FEMA Mobile Emergency Response Support (MERS) vehicle ... More

Emergency Planning and Security ^ Severe Storm ^ Technological - Saint Thomas, US Virgin Islands, August 3, 2011 -- Communications Specialist Sean Kielty, FEMA REGION II IMAT, discusses the communications plan with members of the FEMA MERS (Mobile Emergency Response Systems) Communications Team. MERS capabilities provide rapid solutions to communication problems for the IMAT response. Photo by Eliud Echevarria/FEMA

Emergency Planning and Security ^ Severe Storm ^ Technological - Saint...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Eliud Echevarria taken on 08/03/2011 in US Virgin Islands Production Date: 08/03/2011 Caption: Saint Thomas, US Virgin Islands, August 3, 2011 --... More

Severe Storm - Saint Thomas, US Virgin Islands, August 3, 2011 -- Communications Specialist Sean Kielty, FEMA REGION II IMAT, discusses the communications plan with members of the FEMA MERS (Mobile Emergency Response Systems) Communications Team. MERS capabilities provide rapid solutions to communication problems for the IMAT response. Photo by Eliud Echevarria/FEMA

Severe Storm - Saint Thomas, US Virgin Islands, August 3, 2011 -- Com...

The original database describes this as: Title: Communication specialists meeting Production Date: 08/03/2011 Caption: Saint Thomas, US Virgin Islands, August 3, 2011 -- Communications Specialist Sean Kielt... More

Emergency Planning and Security ^ Severe Storm ^ Technological - Saint Thomas, US Virgin Islands, August 3, 2011 -- Communications Specialist Sean Kielty, FEMA REGION II IMAT, discusses the communications plan with members of the FEMA MERS (Mobile Emergency Response Systems) Communications Team. MERS capabilities provide rapid solutions to communication problems for the IMAT response. Photo by Eliud Echevarria/FEMA

Emergency Planning and Security ^ Severe Storm ^ Technological - Saint...

The original database describes this as: Title: Photograph by Eliud Echevarria taken on 08/03/2011 in US Virgin Islands Production Date: 08/03/2011 Caption: Saint Thomas, US Virgin Islands, August 3, 2011 --... More

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Neptune, N. J. , September 6, 2011 -- Tom Bowman (blue shirt), a MERS Radio Frequency Technician, and Tom Spain, a MERS Safety Disaster Preparedness Officer (DPO), route cable for IT as the FEMA Logistics team prepares a JFO in Neptune for FEMA specialists deployed to work on DR-4021-NJ. Members of Mobile Emergency Response Support (MERS) support the mission of FEMA by providing FEMA specialists high-speed connectivity and a safe facility in which to work, communicate and assist disaster survivors, the state and local governments in their response to flooding and wind damage caused by Hurricane Irene.... Photo by Christopher Mardorf / FEMA.

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Neptune, N. J. , September 6, 20...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Logistics scrambles to set up JFO in Neptune, New Jersey Production Date: 09/06/2011 Caption: Neptune, N. J. , September 6, 2011 -- Tom Bowman (blue shirt... More

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Neptune, N. J. , September 6, 2011 -- Tom Bowman (blue shirt), a MERS Radio Frequency Technician, and Tom Spain, a MERS Safety Disaster Preparedness Officer (DPO), route cable for IT as the FEMA Logistics team prepares a JFO in Neptune for FEMA specialists deployed to work on DR-4021-NJ. Members of Mobile Emergency Response Support (MERS) support the mission of FEMA by providing FEMA specialists high-speed connectivity and a safe facility in which to work, communicate and assist disaster survivors, the state and local governments.... Photo by Christopher Mardorf / FEMA.

Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm - Neptune, N. J. , September 6, 20...

The original database describes this as: Title: FEMA Logistics scrambles to set up JFO in Neptune, New Jersey Production Date: 09/06/2011 Caption: Neptune, N. J. , September 6, 2011 -- Tom Bowman (blue shirt... More

Windsor, Conn., Nov. 6, 2012 -- Mark Dyberg, Massachusetts Mobile Emergency Response Support detachment (MERS) works on setting up communications and internet support at the Connecticut Joint Field Office (JFO). FEMA's MERS detachments are geographically located so that communications are functional as soon as possible after a disaster event. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Windsor, Conn., Nov. 6, 2012 -- Mark Dyberg, Massachusetts Mobile Emer...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-11-06 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Marilee Caliendo City/State: Windsor, CT Disasters: Connecticut Hurricane Sandy (DR-4087) Disaster Types: ... More

Thomasville, Ga., Sep. 28, 2012 -- Mobile Emergency Response Support (MERS) team of ten technicians from Thomasville, GA with combined military and disaster communications experience of more than 250 years

Thomasville, Ga., Sep. 28, 2012 -- Mobile Emergency Response Support (...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2012-09-28 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Don Jacks City/State: Thomasville, GA Categories: Operations Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergenc... More

Baton Rouge, La., Feb. 3, 2013 -- Gerry Stolar (left), pre-designated Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) for Louisiana helps Mobile Emergency Response Support (MERS) and Information Technology (IT) staff set up a field communications device. FEMA/Jacqueline Chandler

Baton Rouge, La., Feb. 3, 2013 -- Gerry Stolar (left), pre-designated...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-03 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Earl Armstrong City/State: Baton Rouge, LA Disaster Types: Technological Categories: Training Photographs ... More

Waynesboro, Miss., Feb. 18, 2013 -- FEMA's Mobile Emergency Response Support (MERS) Information Technology Specialists Jessica Stilwell and Larry Bishop configure a laptop. MERS teams are used in the FEMA Disaster Response Mission to provide logistical, life support, operations, and telecommunication support during the early stages of disaster response activities. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Waynesboro, Miss., Feb. 18, 2013 -- FEMA's Mobile Emergency Response S...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-18 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Marilee Caliendo City/State: Waynesboro, MS Disasters: Mississippi Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding (... More

Hattiesburg, Miss., Feb. 16, 2013 -- FEMA's Mobile Emergency Response Support (MERS) vehicles are providing initial communications support to the first Disaster Recovery Centers open in Hattiesburg. MERS are used in the FEMA Disaster Response Mission, providing logistical, life support, operations, and telecommunication support during the early stages of disaster response activities. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Hattiesburg, Miss., Feb. 16, 2013 -- FEMA's Mobile Emergency Response ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-16 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Marilee Caliendo City/State: Hattiesburg, MS Disasters: Mississippi Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding ... More

Hattiesburg, Miss., Feb. 16, 2013 -- FEMA's Mobile Emergency Response Support (MERS), have brought in special vehicles providing initial communications support as the first Disaster Recovery Centers open in Hattiesburg. MERS staff and equipment are used in the FEMA Disaster Response Mission, providing logistical, life support, operations, and telecommunication support during the early stages of disaster response activities. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Hattiesburg, Miss., Feb. 16, 2013 -- FEMA's Mobile Emergency Response ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-16 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Marilee Caliendo City/State: Hattiesburg, MS Disasters: Mississippi Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding ... More

Hattiesburg, Miss., Feb. 16, 2013 -- FEMA's Mobile Emergency Response Support (MERS) Information Technology Specialist Olie Burkes, configures a laptop. MERS teams are used in the FEMA Disaster Response Mission, to provide logistical, life support, operations, and telecommunication support during the early stages of disaster response activities. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Hattiesburg, Miss., Feb. 16, 2013 -- FEMA's Mobile Emergency Response ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-16 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Marilee Caliendo City/State: Hattiesburg, MS Disasters: Mississippi Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding ... More

Boulder, Colo., Sep. 14, 2013 -- FEMA's Denver Mobile Emergency Response Support (MERS) provides emergency communications support to the Urban Search and Rescue Incident Support Team White at the Boulder Municipal Airport

Boulder, Colo., Sep. 14, 2013 -- FEMA's Denver Mobile Emergency Respon...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-09-14 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Daniel Roberts City/State: Boulder, CO Disaster Types: Flooding Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emerg... More

Moore, Okla., June 7, 2013 -- At the Central Junior High School, the FEMA Branch 1 Operations Command Center works out of the three vehicles shown here; first is the Emergency Mobile Operations Center Vehicle (EMOCV-"Red October"); next, FEMA MERS Multi-Radio Van (MRV); to right, Emergency Mobile Registration Intake Center (EMRIC). FEMA is here in response to the deadly May 19-20 tornadoes George Armstrong/FEMA

Moore, Okla., June 7, 2013 -- At the Central Junior High School, the F...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-06-07 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Moore, OK Keywords: Operations MERS: Command Center Branch 1 IMAT ^ Operations... More

Fort Collins, Colo., Sep. 14, 2013 -- 600 boxes of Ready Meals being delivered to Fort Collins, CO, by FEMA's Mobile Emergency Response Support (MERS) Denver Detachment at the request of the State of Colorado

Fort Collins, Colo., Sep. 14, 2013 -- 600 boxes of Ready Meals being d...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-09-14 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Justin Pierce City/State: Fort Collins, CO Disaster Types: Flooding Photographs Relating to Disasters and E... More

Hattiesburg, Miss., Feb. 16, 2013 -- FEMA's Mobile Emergency Response Support (MERS) Information Technology Specialist Lathette Brooks configures a laptop for Disaster Recovery Center Manager Gary Erickson. MERS teams are used in the FEMA Disaster Response Mission, to provide logistical, life support, operations, and telecommunication support during the early stages of disaster response activities. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Hattiesburg, Miss., Feb. 16, 2013 -- FEMA's Mobile Emergency Response ...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-16 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Marilee Caliendo City/State: Hattiesburg, MS Disasters: Mississippi Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding ... More

Hattiesburg, Miss., Feb. 16, 2013 -- FEMA Mobile Emergency Response Support (MERS) Information Technology Specialist Olie Burkes,sets up communications for Forrest County Disaster Recovery Center Manager Jesse Gordon. MERS teams are used in the FEMA Disaster Response Mission, to provide logistical, life support, operations, and telecommunication support during the early stages of disaster response activities. Photo by Marilee Caliendo/FEMA

Hattiesburg, Miss., Feb. 16, 2013 -- FEMA Mobile Emergency Response Su...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-02-16 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Marilee Caliendo City/State: Hattiesburg, MS Disasters: Mississippi Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding ... More

Moore, Okla., May 26, 2013 -- Near the Moore Fire/Police command center, FEMA Telecom IT Specialist Morris Taylor with MERS Region 6 (Denton, Texas) works at this Mobile Emergency Operations Vehicle. FEMA is here to provide assistance to individuals and the community and MERS staff provide the telecommunication capability to do that. George Armstrong/FEMA

Moore, Okla., May 26, 2013 -- Near the Moore Fire/Police command cente...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-05-26 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: George Armstrong City/State: Moore, OK Keywords: MERS MEOV telecom ^ MERS ^ MEOV ^ telecom Disaster Types:... More

Fort Collins, Colo., Sep. 14, 2013 -- Colorado National Guard loaded boxes of Ready Meals delivered by FEMA's Mobile Emergency Response Support (MERS) Denver Detachment at the request of the State of Colorado

Fort Collins, Colo., Sep. 14, 2013 -- Colorado National Guard loaded b...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-09-14 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Justin Pierce City/State: Fort Collins, CO Disaster Types: Flooding Photographs Relating to Disasters and E... More

"FEMA Capstone 2014 National Exercise mobilization to Alaska. A FEMA Mobile Emergency Response (MERS) truck is loaded onto a C17. Photo courtesy of U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Jacob Jimenez"

"FEMA Capstone 2014 National Exercise mobilization to Alaska. A FEMA M...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2014-03-26 20:22:44 UTC Photographer Name: FEMA News Photo City/State: Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency ... More

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Sioux Falls, SD, May 27, 2007 -- Bill Preiss, left, with MERS (Denver, Co.), Victor Esposito with the DR-Team (Mt. Weather, Va.) and Tim Hocker, with Telecom (FEMA Region 8) set up networks in the JFO. State, FEMA, SBA and volunteer agencies will be represented in the office as they help disaster survivors recover from the May 4-5 storms. Amanda Bicknell/FEMA

[Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding] Sioux Falls, SD, May 27, 2007...

Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials

Winter Storm - Paducah, Ky. , February 10, 2009 -- U. S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano tours a FEMA Mobile Emergency Response Support (MERS) vehicle used during the response of Kentucky's recent ice storm. The MERS unit provides mobile telecommunications, operational support, life support, and power generation assets to local and state responders following disasters such as the January 26th ice storm. Photo by Vincent Clark/FEMA

Winter Storm - Paducah, Ky. , February 10, 2009 -- U. S. Department of...

The original database describes this as: Title: Secretary Napolitano in Kentucky Production Date: 02/10/2009 Caption: Paducah, Ky. , February 10, 2009 -- U. S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet... More

Winter Storm - West Paducah, Ky. , February 10, 2009 -- DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano and Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear tour a FEMA MERS unit. The Mobile Emergency Response Support vehicle provided communications and generator support for local emergency officials during the recent ice storm. Photo by Dianna Gee/FEMA

Winter Storm - West Paducah, Ky. , February 10, 2009 -- DHS Secretary ...

The original database describes this as: Title: DHS Secretary Napolitano visits FEMA workers in Kentucky Production Date: 02/10/2009 Caption: West Paducah, Ky. , February 10, 2009 -- DHS Secretary Janet Napo... More