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ICS-217A Communications Resource Worksheet
Here’s the latest update to our AUXCOMM frequencies. The VHF & UHF frequencies are programmed into the radios at our EOC in the channel numbers shown. This list replaces the previous ICS-205 form. AUXCOMM ICS-217A January 2024
2023 Hurricane Staffing Plan
Here’s our staffing plan for the 2023 tropical weather season. If you’re not on it and want to volunteer for a spot, please contact N3AE or KC3WRX. 2023 Hurricane Season Staffing Plan
Amateur Radio and Severe Weather Spotting
KC3WRX’s March 15 presentation on severe weather spotting
Transmitter Hunting
Here’s the presentation on transmitter direction finding.
June 22, 2022 Exercise at Huntingtown High School
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.
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.
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. MEMA Hurricane … Continue reading
Preparedness: Wildfires
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 … Continue reading
Pre-planning for Yourself
Pre-planning is one of the most important aspects of an emergency response. Without pre-planning you have no organized structure to underpin your response. An unfolding emergency is not the time to gather your thoughts on what you need to do. … Continue reading
What is a watch?
March is the time when we start to see more severe weather. It’s always good to get a refresher on what the terminologies mean…
