INTRODUCTION TO ARES Session II July 2008 John Snellen AEC Wake Co. ARES

Your Family & Loved Ones Your Team Your Mission SAFETY Your Family & Loved Ones Your Team Your Mission

NOT about Radios NOT about Hamming ALL ABOUT THE INCIDENT

PLANNING ARES Emergency Plan www.wakeares.org

YOU……… As an ARES volunteer

ARES Training Nets Be on time Listen Follow Instructions Summarize Thoughts Slow Down

INCIDENT & EVENT NETS Use Plain Language Don’t Over Identify Don’t Editorialize Don’t Rationalize Tactical In, Call Sign Out Supplies & Equipment }Unless Requested

MORE GUIDELINES………… Information Third Party Traffic Don’t Run the Event No Details to Media Shut Off Your Radio Not a First Responder Check Out

NTS TRAFFIC

Making Emergency Response Easier Use a headset ID’s Don’t get in the way No “Hot Zone” Follow Directions Keep a log

Making Emergency Response Easier Be flexible Test techniques Actual call-out Confusion Flexible Know your audience First impressions

Your Responsibilities Upon Activation Review and understand assignment Update go-kit Prepare supplies & equipment Know communication process Family contact info Transportation requirements

More Responsibilities ……… Net check-in on departure On arrival Staging area Event briefing Operating frequency Operations Net Perform assigned duties

Still More Responsibilities … Duties complete / Prior to departure Assignment complete Paperwork complete Replacement briefing Check-out procedures Notify NCS of your departure Notify Staffing Net of departure Notify Staffing Net upon arrival

Amateur Radio is a Hobby Emergency Communication is a commitment