REVOLUTIONARY BRIEFCASE FIGHTS TERRORISM IN ARIZONA PHARMACEUTICAL TEST

The State of Arizona is deploying the TAC-PAK Emergency Operations Center In A Briefcase" portable command/communications system during their joint CDC statewide bioterrorism pharmaceutical stockpile exercise November 20 -- 22, 2002.

November 18, 2002 - HERMOSA BEACH, CA--308 SYSTEMS (http://www.308systems.com/), a leader in first responder communication systems design, today announced the State of Arizona is deploying the TAC-PAK Emergency Operations Center In A Briefcase" portable command/communications system during their joint statewide bioterrorism pharmaceutical stockpile exercise November 20 -- 22, 2002.

This joint Centers for Disease Control and Arizona Department of Health Services(ADHS) exercise will test the protocols and planned pharmaceutical distribution methodologies following a widespread bioterrorism attack in the Western United States. Similar to the briefcases James Bond carried to vanquish foes, the TAC-PAK will provide the ADHS/Office of Bioterrorism & Epidemic Preparedness & Response with a lightweight, battery powered, man portable communication system with full wireless communications functionality integrated into a small briefcase. Exercise participants will travel to multiple pharmaceutical stockpile and distribution sites. Once at the site, the TAC-PAK will provide an independent command/communication system enabling CDC and ADHS command personnel to access the internet, send faxes, print documents, and much more. Due to it's compact size and portability, the TAC-PAK can be deployed to the top of a building, the middle of a lake, or through streets blocked with tornado/hurricane/earthquake debris, ice, etc. From there, data and operations communications may be established with the world.

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308 SYSTEMS, headquartered in Hermosa Beach, CA, is an advanced First Responder Communications technology company supporting both government agencies and commercial firms in the public safety, communications, construction and oil industries. Their mobile communication hardware and software services and products are often combined to offer complete project solutions including conceptual system design, creation of technical specifications, hardware and software development, system testing, and on-going maintenance. These technical capabilities are complimented by a focus upon technical excellence, quality products, and uncompromised integrity.

For additional information, please contact Mr. Mark Lueker, President 308 SYSTEMS, 1265 Van Horne Ave, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 Telephone 310/376 - 2131. Fax 310/318-6033. Website: www.308systems.com.    ; Email: info@308systems.com