Mobile Agriculture Laboratory
Overview
The State Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry (ODAFF) received a Mobile Laboratory to assist the Agriculture Response Units in managing an incident. This laboratory can assist in other emergencies as well. The mobile laboratory can be deployed into the field for onsite testing of samples by state laboratory technicians during an animal or plant disease outbreak or other emergency. The mobile laboratory cost $500,000 to build and equip.
Capabilities
- Mobile command post
- On-site testing for plant and animal diseases
- Rehabilitation center for first responders