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Poor Man's Command Post

This solution is economical and flexible

Not every emergency management organization can afford a $500,000 mobile command post. Yet, you still need some capability to be mobile for a variety of situations. For those looking for a low-cost solution that can be configured to meet your needs, check out PodRunner.

I like the fact that you can wheel it around and put it in a tent or building. It might be the perfect solution for an alternate EOC so that you have all the communications tools you need.

Eric Holdeman is a contributing writer for Emergency Management magazine and is the former director of the King County, Wash., Office of Emergency Management.