Jeremy Taylor, K1JST, writes on the RI ARES news list:We have been invited to participate along with several other VOADs in the Portsmouth Dam Emergency Damage Assessment Exercise to practice and demonstrate Volunteer Comms capabilities for the RI Local Emergency Management Directors.
We are looking for volunteers to participate as assigned during the Field Exercise, to provide communications during Dam Emergency Damage Assessments.
We are also looking for volunteers for a strike force to establish a remote internet link for personnel in Exeter to observe the event in real-time.
To sign up, please complete the form here: https://forms.gle/xovzjCK2PoErbj8aA
Meetings
ARES will discuss our participation at a meeting on September 17th via Zoom.
Exercise Timeline
(Exact dates TDB, but likely September 21 – 26 for remote play, Saturday September 27th for Filed Exercise)
Week before STARTEX – Teams may test equipment & Familiarize themselves with the Area at locations.
Tue – Wed 2000 – Request for Resources Drill for Comms and UAS teams/operators.
Sat – 0800 STARTEX – Report to Volunteer Reception Center/Staging Area.
0900 – Deploy to assignment & perform safety brief, systems checks & updated safety brief.
1015 – Commence Damage Assessments, Info. Flo & Mgmt.
1140 – Arrive back at VRC/Staging Area and check in.
1150 – Commence Hot Wash.
1200 FINEX
Tue – Wed 2000 – Request for Resources Drill for Comms and UAS teams/operators.
Sat – 0800 STARTEX – Report to Volunteer Reception Center/Staging Area.
0900 – Deploy to assignment & perform safety brief, systems checks & updated safety brief.
1015 – Commence Damage Assessments, Info. Flo & Mgmt.
1140 – Arrive back at VRC/Staging Area and check in.
1150 – Commence Hot Wash.
1200 FINEX