This Base-X, Inc. donated deployable tactical shelter has been set up in Louisiana to help in Hurricane Relief Efforts. The Fairfield company has donated approximately $100,000 in shelters to FEMA, says the company. The donation includes large shelters to provide the infrastructure for two complete command and operations centers. The command centers, located in Louisiana, will be used to facilitate communications and coordinate operations between the federal, state and local governments.

Base-X, Inc. Donates Nearly $100,000 In Shelters To Hurricane Relief Efforts Shelters Go To FEMA For Command And Operation Centers By Patte Wood Staff Reporter   Base-X Inc has donated nearly $100,000 of Shelters to FEMA to help with Hurricane relief efforts. The donation includes large shelters to provide the infrastructure for two complete command and operations centers. The command centers, located in Louisiana, will be used to facilitate communications and coordinate operations between the federal, state and local governments. “It was absolutely the right thing to do”, says James Maurer, President of Base-X Inc. located in Fairfield. “We decided immediately to make the donation. Base-X shelter products are designed specifically for use in these types of situations and we felt it was our responsibility to do what we could to provide some assistance.” In addition to the donation by Base-X, FEMA has taken delivery of an additional 75 large shelters. Base-X was able to deliver them immediately from inventory. Several military operations are currently on site using Base-X shelters and products including the US Army 82nd Aviation Brigade, US Navy Field Deployable Preventive Medicine Unit, USMC 24th Mobile Expeditionary Unit, and the US Army Corps of Engineers unit, Ft Bragg, NC. The Deployable Joint Command Center (DJC2) has a command post in place near New Orleans. Base-X has personnel in place along side the military units proving support and ensuring operations are running smoothly. The Base-X lightweight, rapidly deploying tactical shelters are used extensively by every branch of the U.S. Military and utilize patented folding frame technology for superior speed, strength and durability. Base-X offers worldwide distribution of all of its products. The company’s focus remains consistent and singular: adapting its products to the ever-evolving missions of its customers.

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