*From:* Texas GMRS Network <[email protected]>
*Date:* July 3, 2022 at 7:49:33 PM CDT
*To:* [email protected]
*Subject:* *Regional Readiness Drill*
*Reply-To:* Texas GMRS Network <[email protected]>
Regional Readiness Drill
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_DATE / TIME_
*Sunday, July, 10, 2022* / 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm Central Time.
_INTRODUCTION_
With the approach of the 2022 Hurricane Season here in SE Texas,
emergency preparedness and communication is ever more important.
The purpose of this mock drill is to test our ability to
communicate during a potential emergency.
_SCOPE_
The Texas GMRS Network will be conducting a
regional operational readiness mock drill at the date and time
above to evaluate communications abilities. We invite all other
clubs, groups, teams and individuals to join us in participation.
_PURPOSE_
Demonstrate emergency communication abilities. Prepare a unified
and proactive response.
_PARTICIPATION_
We are requesting families, emergency groups, amateur radio clubs,
network repeater systems, agencies, as well as individuals, within
the surrounding Houston Metro Area, to participate along with us
in this demonstration.
_OPERATION PERIOD_
Within a 4-hour operational period; beginning at 5pm and
concluding by 9pm. We request operational readiness, with the
exception of priority traffic.
_OBJECTIVE_
To use commonly available equipment and communication paths to
test our abilities.
_PARTICIPANTS_
Harris / Galveston County REACT Team #6272
Texas GMRS Network
South East Texas Amateur Club (SETAC)
Lake Conroe Amateur Club
South Coast Reflector
East Harris Amateur Radio Club (EARS)
_PROCEDURE_
1. 5:30-6:00pm
a. Announcement marking the beginning of
the operational readiness mock drill.
b. Establish situational awareness of current weather
conditions
c. Pass along any club announcements, such as upcoming
club meetings, or any other club announcements.
2. 6:00-7:00 pm
a. Establish accountability of membership, including
club members that are out of
town or that have other commitments, using a club roster or
check-in procedure.
3. 7:00-8:00 pm
a. Assign Liaison Officer(s) and establish
cross-services communication with
representatives of other groups participating in the mock drill.
The net controller
should remain on the system they are operating, and should not be
a Liaison.
b. The Liaison Officer(s) are asked to practice
passing simple messages such as
their club status, upcoming meeting or other upcoming events.
4. 8:00-9:00 pm
a. All operators are asked to establish local
communication through alternative
forms ARS, VHF Simplex, CB, GMRS/FRS, MURS, etc.
b. See attached form ICS-205 for frequency assignments
5. 9:00-9:30 pm
a. Allow members to report about their results of
simplex and conclusions
_CONCLUSION_
Through this demonstration, we have provided an example of the
many benefits of working together to create a disaster response
plan. We encourage everyone to continue enriching the greater
Houston Metro Area with your contributions to your local radio clubs.
Sincerely,
Mark Nisula
KI5TRL / WREZ914
President, Texas GMRS Network
(713) 482-1333
[email protected]
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