Responder Base Camps

2010 Chatham County Hurricane Conference

May 3, 2010

Richard Cheek, Deployed Resources, LLC

TURN-KEY RESPONDER

BASE

CAMPS/FOB/COB/COL/ILOC

SUPPORT

FOOD SERVICE

SHOWERS

LAUNDRIES

RESTROOMS

WATER SYSTEMS

POWER & HVAC

BILLETING

Government Services

What is Base Camp Life Like?

Hurricane Andrew 1992 Photo - FEMA

Where am I gonna sleep?

Hurricane Andrew 1992 Photo - FEMA

How will the food be?

Where do I bathe?

I can’t wear the same clothes for weeks?

Turn-Key FOB/COB/COL Support

Food Service

• Turn-Key dining facilities include management, staffing, TISA draws, food storage, preparation and serving as well as modular kitchen assemblies compliant with safety and sanitation guidelines

• Climate controlled dining for 50 - 5,000 plus soldiers per meal

• 14 or 21 day rotating menu

• Overseen by trained chefs (Certified Food Handlers and Supervisors)

• Operated IAW AR 30-22, Army Food Service Program, MCRP 4-11.8A Marine Corps Field Feeding Program

Containerized Kitchens

• Capable of serving over 1,500 persons per

meal in the 4 unit configuration

• Completely self contained

• All stainless steel interior

• Equipped with lighting, exhaust hoods, fire

suppression, HVAC, and complete kitchen

with refrigeration and dry storage.

Containerized Showers

• Each unit has 6 individual shower stalls with integrated changing areas.

• Includes lavatory sinks, hot and cold water, climate control and interior lighting

• Easily adaptable to existing municipal water and sewer systems or can operate from on-site tanks

Containerized Restrooms

• Facilities for men and women

• Housed in rugged 20’ containers

• Interior lighting, flushing toilets, sinks, ventilation, HVAC and privacy walls

• Positioning on

ground or trailer

Temporary Laundry Facilities

• Containerized Laundry Unit contains 6 stacked washers and dryers housed in a rugged 20’ container

• Large Scale Tented Facilities are also available.

• Fluff and Fold Service available (capable of laundering ACUs, MCCUUs)

Climate Controlled Billeting

• Soft Wall Housing Facilities

• Raised Flooring

• Climate Controlled

• Self Closing Doors

• Fire Extinguishers, Exit Signs

Containerized Berthing Units

• Relocatable modular shelters for 1-4 occupants in 1 or 2 room models

• Independent climate control systems

• Bed, storage locker, shelving, lighting, outlets, and a desk

• Positioning on ground or trailer for mobility.

Relocatable Offices

• Each relocatable is equipped with 2 desks, 4 storage lockers, remote controlled heating and cooling, a 4 drawer file cabinet, fire alarm & fire extinguisher, and ample outlets.

• Optional satellite connectivity can be added for remote deployments.

Tactical Operations Centers

• Climate controlled• Scalable Floor plan

• Furnished• Powered

Water & Wastewater

• Base camp infrastructure includes a water distribution system to support kitchens, showers, laundries, lavatories, and other camp requirements.

• All water related equipment is NSF61 potable water rated and water quality testing is performed weekly IAW TB Med 577, FM 21-10 and MCRP 4-11.1D.

• Wastewater is routed to onsite approved sewer locations or collected in tanks via enclosed macerator pumps and piping systems.

• If an onsite sewer is not available, all wastewater is transported offsite via sealed vacuum tankers and disposed of at a permitted disposal facility.

• Onsite Potable Water Treatment (ROWPU) and onsite wastewater treatment (FAST) systems.

Bulk/Drinking Water Support

• NSF Rated Potable Water Tank/Bladders

• Stainless Steel Tankers-DOH Certified

• Drinking Stations

Waste Water Collection

Pressure Hoses with Cam Lock Fittings

Modular Sealed Piping - Bauer HD/HDPE

1500-21000 Gallon Holding Tanks

Macerator Pumping Stations

Power Generation

• Diesel/JP8 powered generators, distribution, and fuel, are provided to power all related equipment and facilities.

• All equipment is NEMA 3R rated for outdoor use and installed by trained electrical technicians in accordance with the National Electric Code (NEC).

• Distribution and additional outlets are routed as required by facility and site configuration as required by client.

• Diesel/JP8 powered generators, distribution, and fuel, are provided to power all related equipment and facilities.

• All equipment is NEMA 3R rated for outdoor use and installed by trained electrical technicians in accordance with the National Electric Code (NEC).

• Distribution and additional outlets are routed as required by facility and site configuration as required by client.

BASE CAMP PLANNING

• Is sewer - onsite and operational?• Is potable water - onsite and operational?• Is shore power – on site and operational?• The site having infrastructure available is an

advantage but not a show stopper.• Are on-site buildings available for possible use for

Camp,• Any other site assets or assets that the site can

provide.

INFRASTRUCTURE

PHYSICAL AREA

• 250 Person Camp: 170,000 sq. ft. for Camp, 80,000 sq. ft. for parking

• 500 Person Camp: 170,000 sq. ft. for Camp, 160,000 sq. ft. for parking

• 750 Person Camp: 200,000 sq. ft. for Camp, 240,000 sq. ft. for parking

• 1000 Person Camp: 225,000 sq. ft. for Camp, 320,000 sq. ft. for parking

• 1500 Person Camp: 275,000 sq. ft. for Camp, 480,000 sq. ft. for parking

• 43,500 sq. ft. = 1 acre•  

SITE CONDITIONS

• Relatively flat.• Ground type - Asphalt, Grass, roads, how

does the ground handle rain or snow?• Internal accessibility for service trucks (fuel,

gray and backwater, food service trucks)• Drainage: any low areas or areas that

potentially flood.

WATER AND SEWER

• 250 Camp. – Water: tap a 2" line. Sewer: 2,500 GPD

• 500 Camp.– Water: tap a 2" line. Sewer: 5,000 GPD

• 750 Camp. – Water: tap a 4" line. Sewer: 7,500 GPD

• 1000 Camp. – Water: tap a 4" line. Sewer: 10,000 GPD

• 1500 Camp. – Water: tap a 4" line. Sewer: 10,000 GPD

• Are one or more fire hydrants in proximity of the site?

DEISEL

250 camp - 500 gal/day

500 camp - 700 gal/day

750 camp - 1200 gal/day

1000 camp - 1200 gal/day

1500 camp - 1500 gal/day

PROPANE

• 250 camp– 400 gal/week summer, 700 gal/week winter

• 500 camp– 400 gal/week summer, 700 gal/week winter

• 750 camp– 550 gal/week summer, 900 gal/week winter

• 1000 camp – 650 gal/week summer, 1,000 gal/week winter

• 1500 camp– 650 gal/week summer, 1,000 gal/week winter

Mobilization

• 1” Aluminum framing to maximize interior space.

• Plug & play water and electrical connections

• Insulated to R29

• Mechanical area is self contained in separate area accessible from the outside.

Environmental Issues

• Committed to a positive environmental position.• Utilize ”Green” initiatives in daily operations

• Recycle• Flex fuel• CFL Lights

• Fully adhere to environmental requirements of the installation.• Red Cockaded Woodpeckers, Ft Bragg• Gopher Tortoise, Camp Blanding• Copperheads, Camp Shelby

• Site specific safety plans. • Zero footprint at demobilization.

Past Performance

• 1” Aluminum framing to maximize interior space.

• Plug & play water and electrical connections

• Insulated to R29

• Mechanical area is self contained in separate area accessible from the outside.

Past Performance

• 1” Aluminum framing to maximize interior space.

• Plug & play water and electrical connections

• Insulated to R29

• Mechanical area is self contained in separate area accessible from the outside.

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