On April 6th ARES and the American Red Cross (ARC) will be holding test exercises.
All PA hams are invited to participate.
Both will be sent via WINLINK (Telenet or RF) using prebuild forms.
ARC Winlink Check-Ins
Participants will utilize a standard WINLINK form and submit information.
Greater PA (including Erie County) will send WINLINK to ARC-GPA via winlink
If you participated previously in a ARC WINLINK you will revceive the ARC alert.
Example
Use WINLINK Red Cross Staff Request Form and following information:
DR#: PA 4/2024 SET
Date: 6 APR 2024
G/A/P: DTS
Hours: 0600 to 1800
Workers: 3
Where: Independence Co Shelter
Days: 5
Needed: 10 APR 2024
Report to: Joe Smith
Person Submitting: Joe Smith
Date Requested: 6 APR 2024
DRO Email: Joe.Smith7@RedCross.NET
Position: Shelter Manager
DRO Phone: 315-789-6418
Work Location: Independence Co
Approver: Joe Smith
Position: Shelter Manager
ARES ALERT
ARES members will get an alert from their local EC. The EC will collect data on participants EMCOMM capabilities and report to ARES and PEMA.
Participants will be asked for their avalibility and capability.
Example.
DRILL DRILL DRILL
This is KX3XYZ, Joe Smith, Independence County ARES. I can deploy and
function for 8 hours. Capabilities include 1) VHF/UHF HT, 4 hrs battery,
1/4 wave whip. 2) Dual Band Mobile, 50 watts, 3/4 wave whip and 30 ft
mast with jpole. 3) HF portable, 100 watts, 30 ft mast, wire antenna, 8
hours battery.
DRILL DRILL DRILL