Disaster Medical Support Units
Pre-equipped units representing a significant milestone in improving regional preparedness and response capabilities to significant multi-casualty incidents across the Hampton Roads region.
The Disaster Medical Support Units (DMSUs) represent a significant milestone in improving regional preparedness and response capabilities to significant multi-casualty incidents that occur in the Hampton Roads region. Each DMSU will support up to 250 patients depending on the nature of the injuries.
Total DMSUs deployed
Patients supported per unit
Jurisdictions with DMSUs
DMSU locations across Hampton Roads
In accepting the DMSU, these jurisdictions have agreed to use the equipment to augment their emergency medical response resources during a mass casualty, disaster or terrorism event as part of the HRMMRS and (when available) to honor mutual aid requests from other Hampton Roads jurisdictions and organizations for such equipment during mass casualty events that exceed the resources of the requesting party.
Five functional elements of disaster medical response
Each DMSU is capable of supporting up to 250 patients, depending on the severity of injuries. These units are equipped to handle five key aspects of disaster medical response: Incident Command Support, Medical Equipment Cache, Hazardous Materials Response Support, First Responder Rehabilitation, and Mass Fatality Support. All DMSUs follow a standardized load plan and are uniformly equipped.
Incident Command Support
Resources to support unified command operations.
Medical Equipment Cache
Pre-stocked medical supplies ready for deployment.
Hazardous Materials Response Support
Medical support for hazmat incidents.
First Responder Rehabilitation
Rest, rehydration, and medical monitoring.
Mass Fatality Support
Supplies for mass fatality management operations.
DMSU Orientation
Watch the DMSU orientation video to learn about the unit's layout, equipment cache, and operational capabilities. Recommended for all personnel who may work with or deploy a DMSU during a regional response.
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Access the Inventory Management System
Access DMSU inventory records through the HRMMRS Inventory Management System. Login required. Need an account? Contact the HRMMRS Program Coordinator.