"No matter where an event occurs in Indiana, we must be able to bring to the scene resources to enable a swift, effective response," said J. Eric Dietz, IDHS Executive Director. "The MCC provides us that capability by bringing the appropriate state responding agencies on site to assess a situation in order to communicate, coordinate, and execute an appropriate response plan."
The MCC will accommodate a crew of up to 21 from responding state agencies, with each workstation on the center including a designated laptop and telephone line. The communication capabilities also include a satellite system for data and telephone capabilities, nine radio workstations, a system to enable interoperability and additional capability for amateur radio operations, an intergraded telephone system to provide cell, satellite or hard line capabilities, and video-teleconferencing capabilities.
According to Phil Roberts, IDHS Division of Emergency Response Director, "Time is of the essence when responding to any event. Our previous mobile command served us well but the new MCC offers us high-tech capabilities, which will prove invaluable in offering an efficient response and potentially further protecting Hoosier lives and property."
