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During the recent State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) full activation to support communities impacted by wildfires, a delegation from the Royal Thai Army Civil Affairs Division visited Camp Murray to conduct a humanitarian assistance/disaster relief (HA/DR) subject matter expert exchange.
“This was a great opportunity for our Royal Thai Army partners to see our Military Department team in action during a real-world mission,” said LTC Keith Kosik, director of the Washington National Guard State Partnership Program. “The Thai delegation was very engaged – we had a lot to learn from each other.”
Participants exchanged best practices to help plan and execute domestic operations within the context of humanitarian assistance/disaster relief. Agenda items included tours of both the SEOC and the Joint Operations Center, an overview of how the Guard is mobilized in the state during disasters, how a multi-jurisdictional response occurs, and the work done by the Washington Military Department to educate the public before, during and after a disaster.
“We explored the authorities, processes and jurisdictions that ultimately result in response efforts in our respective countries,” said Kosik.
Like Washington State, wildland fires in the Kingdom of Thailand have become more common in the past decade. The nation’s peak fire season typically begins in early February and lasts around 13 weeks. Two HA/DR engagements are currently scheduled with the Royal Thai Army for 2024.
“We sharpen each other through shared experiences and practices, and incorporating our colleagues from the Washington State Emergency Management Division provided a much broader depth in which to consider ideas,” said Kosik.
| Date Taken: | 09.06.2023 |
| Date Posted: | 09.06.2023 15:32 |
| Story ID: | 452809 |
| Location: | CAMP MURRAY, WASHINGTON, US |
| Web Views: | 63 |
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