Army Reserve discuss capabilities with City of Pittsburgh

Photo By Maj. Khoran Lee | "How much purified water can one of your water purification units produce to distribute to the public?," An official from the City of Pittsburgh's Department of Public Safety ask this question about the capabilities Army Reserve can provide in the event of disaster relief efforts during the monthly Pittsburgh Public Safety Chief's meeting. Col. Frank Nieves and Maj. James Beck with the 316th ESC share information on the immediate response authority local military commanders can take to save lives, prevent human suffering, or mitigate great property damage in support of civil authority. In addition the Soldiers shared the capabilities the 316th can able to provide in the event of a disaster and how the Army Reserves is most capable and ready reserve force.  

PITTSBURGH, PA, UNITED STATES

04.04.2017

Story by Capt. Khoran Lee 

316th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary)

"How much purified water can one of your water purification units produce to distribute to the public?," An official from the City of Pittsburgh's Department of Public Safety ask this question about the capabilities Army Reserve can provide in the event of disaster relief efforts during the monthly Pittsburgh Public Safety Chief's meeting. Col. Frank Nieves and Maj. James Beck with the 316th ESC share information on the immediate response authority local military commanders can take to save lives, prevent human suffering, or mitigate great property damage in support of civil authority. In addition the Soldiers shared the capabilities the 316th can able to provide in the event of a disaster and how the Army Reserves is most capable and ready reserve force.

• Date Taken: 04.04.2017
• Date Posted: 04.05.2017 15:16
• Story ID: 229294
• Location: PITTSBURGH, PA, US