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Mobile Command Center
Mobile Command for Effective Response
To bolster emergency response preparedness, law enforcement agencies and emergency services are equipping Mobile Command units with advanced technology.
LDV, Inc. in Burlington, WI is a long-time CWS customer and leading manufacturer of custom vehicles. These robust units are built for law enforcement agencies, military operations, power utility companies, and more.
Mobile Command vehicles serve as a centralized, temporary communication hub and are regularly outfitted with Magellan MX500 Vehicle-Mount weather stations. This model includes GPS and an internal compass for automatic self-alignment of wind direction for an easy, no-hassle setup.
Common parameters can be monitored in real-time and include wind speed and direction, air pressure, temperature, and relative humidity.
“Mobile command posts are a must for critical incidents, natural disasters, and some crime scenes . . . Our Sheriff’s Emergency Response Team (SERT) personnel worked closely with the manufacturer to design and equip this from the ground up making it one of the most advanced and capable vehicles in the industry.”
Riverside County Sheriff's Mobile Command Posts have been deployed to critical incidents, including wildfires, natural disasters, and crime scenes.
Chagrin Valley Dispatch assisted in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian with their Mobile Command Unit equipped with a Magellan MX500 Weather Station.
Florida Power & Light's Mobile Command Center is dispatched to hurricane-affected areas and helps crews improve the electrical grid.
A panel-mount weather display on an interior mobile command wall allows responders to easily monitor current weather conditions.
On-site weather monitoring advantages:
- – Increased Safety: Integrating weather monitoring into critical information systems increases situational awareness. Extreme temperatures and high wind speeds can pose a risk to crews and affect response efforts.
- – Seamless Automation: Weather data is automatically displayed, logged, and reported via WeatherMaster software. Custom alarms can be set to trigger instant alerts via email and push notification. Automatic self-alignment of wind direction allows for a no-hassle setup.
- – Comprehensive Reporting: Accurate data is critical for incident reporting analysis to mitigate future risks.
Monitoring
The touchscreen panel-mount display on the command center's interior is designed to display real-time weather data easily from a distance, even in a darkened control room.
Weather Master™ Software allows users to view data on additional computer monitors.
For orders that include the Weather MicroServer, data can be conveniently monitored via the CWS Weather Monitor App.
A Riverside County Sheriff rep inside one of three custom-built Mobile Command Posts.
Conclusion
When responding to incidents and aiding in relief efforts, mobile command crews need data they can rely on.
Weather monitoring systems provide that data for informed decision making both on-scene and in preparation for efficient response tactics in the future.
Links for additional information:
Vehicle-Mount Weather Stations
All photos courtesy of LDV, Inc.
Washtenaw County Sheriff Mobile Command Unit.
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