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Region 3 Equipment Cache

The Region 3 HMCC (Health and Medical Coordinating Coalition) Equipment Cache was established by and is managed under the jurisdiction of the Region 3 HMCC and the Cache Host Sites. The equipment found in this cache was purchased with funding the Region 3 HMCC received through the Massachusetts Department of Public Health Bureau of Infectious Disease and Laboratory Sciences (BIDLS).                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      The equipment found in the cache is intended to be used to assist Region 3 HMCC Hospitals in the establishment and operation of a facility evacuation or other emergency incident however, the equipment can also be requested by other Region 3 HMCC stakeholders and used for other types of clinics and events, pending approval by the Region 3 HMCC and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Office of Preparedness and Emergency Management (MDPH OPEM).

The Region 3 Equipment Cache host sites are at Lowell General Hospital and Merrimack Health Lawrence.

In order for a Local Public Health Department to request these items for a local flu clinic or other authorized use, they much:

  • Submit a formal resource request through the Region 3 Duty Officer. All request must be submitted no later than 10 business days prior to request date. All requests for equipment for purpose other than an influenza immunization clinic must be submitted no later than 20 business days prior to request date.
  • Stakeholders must sign the Region 3 HMCC Equipment Loan Agreement Stakeholders must Region 3 HMCC  Subscription Form.

Things in Cache 

  •  Enclosed Trailer (2)
  • 13’ x 26’ Enclosed Drive Thru Kit (2)
  • LED Light Kit (4)
  • Electric Heating Unit (6)
  • 8,000W Generator (2)
  • 4-Drawers and table medical organizer (2)
  • Inflatable lights with tow hitch (2)
  • 10×10 Canopy Tents (8)
  • Click Equipment Cache Listing to view items and specs

Documents

Things to consider

  • Prioritization of requests will be conducted by the Region 3 HMCC Staff. All equipment must be returned within 24 hours of end use as noted on request, unless otherwise predetermined.
  • Pick up and or delivery terms of resources will be determined by the Cache Host Site Designie or the HMCC Cache Manager and the requesting party.
  • HMCC staff will make all reasonable efforts to fill requests equally amongst Local Public Health Departments based off the needs of the region.
  • Region 3 HMCC and MRC Units have partnered together to create Equipment Deployment Teams to assist communities in deploying, mobilizing and demobilizing the equipment. In order to request MRC support communities must contact their local MRC Coordinator. If the local MRC does not have availability, my municipality can contact the Region 3 HMCC Duty Officer for assistance.  Set up teams are subject to availability and are not guaranteed with all requests.