Past Deployments
In 2004, team members from MN-1DMAT deployed for the first time. In all, 25 team members were deployed in response to Hurricanes Francis, Ivan, and Jeanne. Some of us deployed with other DMAT's to provide medical care to victims, while others deployed as part of a new FEMA program. These team members operated Mobile Disaster Recovery Center's (MDRC's) which provided communication support in areas where the storms knocked out phone and internet service. Still, others deployed to Washington DC to help with administrative duties. After it was all said and done, team members deployed to Maryland to help restock supplies.
In 2005, MN-1 DMAT continued to serve. MN-1 had a continuous field presence responding to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, from August 28, 2005, the day before the storm, through the end of the year. We sent out two full 35-person teams, eight 5-person strike teams, a six member logistics deployment to Fredrick, MD, a two person administrative deployment to the OSC in Washington DC, and several individual deployments. In all, 71 team members deployed during this time. Numerous members deployed more than once, and many of them continued to provide assistance to victims of the hurricanes long after their two week commitment was completed.
In 2008, MN-1 DMAT was deployed September 9, 2008 for a 2-week deployment to Texas in response to Hurricane Ike. More on this deployment at a later date.
