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

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

3. NOT about Radios
NOT about Hamming
ALL ABOUT
THE INCIDENT

4. PLANNING
ARES Emergency Plan

5. YOU………
As an ARES volunteer

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

7. 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

8. 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

9. NTS TRAFFIC

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

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

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

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

14. 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

15. Amateur Radio is a Hobby Emergency Communication
is a commitment