National IMAT West conducted an internal Operational Readiness Exercises (ORE) on Sept. 22 at the team's office in Sacramento, CA. Members set up an interim operating facility (IOF) and tested both the team and individual equipment. When not deployed, IMAT West is responsible for building and maintaining a close working relationship with regional, state, tribal nad local emergency management officials, federal partners and the private sector to support planning, training, exercising, and other activities in preparation for disater response. Logistics Section Chief Smitty Bell (left) and Operat
National IMAT West conducted an internal Operational Readiness Exercises (ORE) on Sept. 22 at the team's office in Sacramento, CA. Members set up an interim operating facility (IOF) and tested both the team and individual equipment. When not deployed, IMAT West is responsible for building and maintaining a close working relationship with regional, state, tribal nad local emergency management officials, federal partners and the private sector to support planning, training, exercising, and other activities in preparation for disater response. Logistics Section Chief Smitty Bell (left) and Operations Section Chief Scott Schaefer (right) discuss team mobilization as part of the Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials
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