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This project improved coverage of the CMED system throughout the Pioneer Valley region with a specific focus to the eastern and western edges of the system in Hampden and Hampshire County. New antennas and base stations were placed at four hospitals. A MED9 Tactical interoperable communication channel was added and can be used along the Interstate 91 corridor in Hampden & Hampshire counties. This project was completed in September 2014.
Reference: CMED, Interoperability, Public Safety Communications, western Massachusetts
Mass Receiving is the ability to take care of a large number of evacuees. Through a multi-phased project, the Western Region Homeland Security Advisory Council has been studying the region’s capacity and capabilities to accommodate people who may evacuate to the area. The project will also identify ways that WRHSAC can assist to improve any identified gaps in capacity and capabilities. Click here to learn more.
Reference: Mass Receiving, western Massachusetts
