U.S. Ambassador Peter Cianchette and Minister of Public Security Janina del Vecchio Tour Operations Center for the Fuerzas Aliadas Humanitarias 2009 (FA-HUM).
U.S. Ambassador Peter Cianchette and the Minister of Public Security, Janina del Vecchio got a first-hand look at how joint operations for FA-HUM 2009 are being coordinated from San Jose. _x000D_
FA-HUM is an exercise that will improve disaster response and search and rescue operations which are being simulated in Quepos and Parrita. In addition to the simulations, medical readiness exercises are also taking place.
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The main operations center, located in San Jose, has a sophisticated communications system that helps in coordinating resources for the operation. Representatives from the National Commission for Emergencies, US government personnel from SOUTHCOM and the New Mexico National Guard are playing key roles in facilitating all communications at the operations center. Two additional operations centers are also fully functional at each site in Quepos and Parrita.
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