Here’s a picture of the antenna location we used for this exercise. The red X marks the spot. The red O is the location we used in previous hurricane/tropical storm activation’s.
June 22, 2022 Exercise at Huntingtown High School
Posted in Uncategorized
Comments Off on June 22, 2022 Exercise at Huntingtown High School
2022 Hurricane Staffing Plan
The Calvert AUXCOMM staffing plan for the 2022 hurricane season is posted below.
Posted in Uncategorized
Comments Off on 2022 Hurricane Staffing Plan
RACES Infrastructure Improvement Update – May 2022
The presentation below is an update on the RACES equipment improvement program in Calvert County. Page 15 shows the current build-out status, with completed items in blue.
Posted in Uncategorized
Comments Off on RACES Infrastructure Improvement Update – May 2022
Updated ICS-205 Communications Plan
Calvert AUXCOMM members, here’s our latest ICS-205 plan.
Posted in Uncategorized
Comments Off on Updated ICS-205 Communications Plan
Helpful COVID-19 Web Links
The following links provide updated local information on the COVID-19 pandemic.
https://coronavirus.maryland.gov/
https://www.calvertcountymd.gov/2630/COVID-19-Virtual-Resource-Center
Posted in Uncategorized
Comments Off on Helpful COVID-19 Web Links
AUXCOMM Monthly Meetings
Our monthly meetings are at 7PM on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at the Mt Hope Community Center in Sunderland, MD.
Posted in Uncategorized
Comments Off on AUXCOMM Monthly Meetings
Latest ARES News from ARRL
Calvert AUXCOMM members, please take a look at the two document links below. There are significant changes ahead for ARES and getting/maintaining ARES membership.
N3AE
Posted in Uncategorized
Comments Off on Latest ARES News from ARRL
Hurricane Preparedness
So far 2018 has been quite as far as tropical weather is concerned, but we still have several months to go in the hurricane season.
Here are a few useful documents and links for getting and staying prepared.
2018 Hurricane Season – Some Nets to Know
Maryland Hurricane Evaculation Guide
Posted in Preparedness
Comments Off on Hurricane Preparedness
Maryland Launches “Know Your Zone” Hurricane Preparedness Campaign
With the record-setting 2017 hurricane season still fresh in most American’s minds, the Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), in conjunction with local emergency managers, is rolling out a new hurricane and severe weather evacuation system.
To read more, see:
Posted in Uncategorized
Comments Off on Maryland Launches “Know Your Zone” Hurricane Preparedness Campaign
Preparedness: Wildfires
…can prevent forest fires.
September is National Preparedness Month and each week we’re looking at different disasters that should be prepared for. This week we’re talking about wildfires.
When I think wildfire I think of the northwest. Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Colorado, Montana, and Wyoming seem to have the largest share of these types of disasters. Maryland, however, is not without their share of wildfires.
According to Maryland DNR, the Maryland Forest Service responds to around 500 wildfires each year burning more than 4000 acres. Local fire departments respond to another 5000. Most of these fires are caused by humans.
With residential areas increasingly growing into the wildland areas, there is an ever increasing risk that a wildfire will impact peoples lives. It is important to learn how to help mitigate the risk of wildfire affecting your property as well as being ready to evacuate if the call comes. Many times these emergency evacuations leave residents little time to react as a fire storm may already be at your doorstep.
Make a plan. Make a kit. Test your plan. Get out alive.
Posted in Preparedness
Comments Off on Preparedness: Wildfires
