[W4BFB Members] ARES/RACES/AUXCOMM/HAM RADIO response to needs

[Cliff Greene]

Good Morning!


First of all our prayers go out to all of those in need, both now and in the near future.


Second, tensions are high out there, people are panicked, mad, scared, upset, and yes I was cussed out a few times yesterday.


So if we were needed to support upcoming activities we need to bring our calming presence first of all and watch after each other if we are becoming tired or are loosing our own calming attitude.


If we were needed for some form of deployment I just want to mention just how many people that can take. As a reminder if we were sent to a shelter just for a couple of days we would be looking at 2 people minimum per shift for 3 shift operational periods per day so that is 6 people. Did I say minimum? Then there would be some relief people. Then there would be people back at the club rooms with resources preparing for the next day. So you can see how one simple activity could involve 16 people just for that one activity.


One thing that we have been trying to shift emphasis to is that ARES/RACES/AUXCOMM/HAM RADIO is also like "boots on the ground" after the fashion of PSG and SKYWARN. So if there weren't cell service or reports from an area of flooding or other significant event - our credible timely report to those we serve before they get information - otherwise is greatly needed and respected. So we are not all about deployments to feel needed - we are also and importantly - about timely data and information. -aka "boots on the ground."


Also, we have people who can't drive, we have young adults, etc. We have resources to run nets and cover vast radio footprints. Think of this - if we are needed - we have young adults - who are in various parts of the radio footprint - who are already great net controllers - who could call and coordinate the lists of resources.


We have a great family of highly skilled and motivated operators. Pray that we are not needed. Any availability - if you are needed is greatly appreciated.


Thanks,


Cliff Greene WB4NCQ

Mecklenburg County Emergency Coordinator (EC)

ARES/RACES/AUXCOMM

Charlotte Fire - RADO
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