US EPA Region 5 has a Mobile Command Post (MCP) that is stored at a contractor warehouse in Hammond, Indiana.
The MCP is made up of two main areas, separated by a slide pocket door; a forward work area
with several workstations and the communications rack and a rear conference room with video conferencing
capability. The MCP can be hard-wired to electrical power and phones or can operate from an on-board generator.
The MCP has a satellite dish for internet data service, satellite television, Voice over Internet Protocol
(VoIP) phones, and radio communications equipment. The MCP can monitor Regional television broadcasts
via satellite and local stations through the Internet and over-air broadcast for situational news updates and
changing weather patterns. The MCP is equipped with a telescoping external camera that can elevate above
the scene and remotely operated to zoom in on nearby events. Security camera images can be captured on
an on-board DVD-R recorder. An internal camera is in the command staff area of the MCP so briefings can be
conducted and transmitted wirelessly to other locations, such as field command posts or the Regional office.
The MCP has a computer network system with wired and wireless Internet, fax capability, and a local print
server with two color printers and a large color plotter. The network is available on several on-board workstations
and one external work area with flat panel display. The MCP has its own compact weather station.
The MCP can be staffed with fully trained Logistics/Communications Unit personnel through the Region 5
Response Support Corp (RSC).
- MCP Phone Number: 312-324-3564
- MCP Fax Number: 312-550-7764
- 24-Hour Satellite Support (Miri Microsystems): 866-933-6015