From arrl-ok@mailman.qth.net  Thu Feb  6 00:01:40 2003
From: arrl-ok@mailman.qth.net (Lloyd A Colston)
Date: Wed, 5 Feb 2003 18:01:40 -0600
Subject: [ARRL-OK] Fw: Help with the Shuttle Search
Message-ID: <20030205.180232.-1938427.15.kc5fm@juno.com>

This amateur radio project may be of interest to you.  Please contact
John directly.

Lloyd Colston             Mayes County Emergency Management
Pryor, OK USA           http://www.geocities.com/mccem
        Don't let Yesterday take up too much of Today.


----- Forwarded Message -----
From: "John Turner" <ka7gla@cox.net>


                                                                         
                                                                         
                                                                         
                 
The North Texas Section has advised me that they are in dire need of 
Amateur Radio Operators to assist in the Search efforts
in locating  Shuttle debris.All  Hams  that are able to assist should 
contact me by e-mail or Mobile Phone (listed below)and
advise me when you will be available and how long you will be able to
stay.   You should be well prepared with  personal items,including       
        sleeping nags warm clothes & ect, as Hotel & motel rooms are
few and far between.
The below is information that i will need from you  and i in turn  will
pass the information on to the control center in Texas
1 Name, Call Sign
   address  Cell Phone, Pager  & Home Phone
2. Radio Equipment you will have with you ,  2 meter, Dual band, 70 cmm 
Handheld  Power out put of each

3. What days you will be available  

4. Will you have 4wheel drive or a 4 wheeler

The following information by Jim Lawyer,  outlines the situation
and what you will need.
73
John Turner KA7GLA
ARRL Oklahoma Section
Emergency Coordinator
 
 
 
includes information from before and some new information. This will
get everyone up to date without having to send the entire series of
update messages.
New information will be highlighted with an asterik (*) for those who
have received
previous messages.


FROM DEEP EAST TEXAS RECOVERY OPERATIONS CENTER:

TYPE OF OPERATIONS:

We have now pretty well finished the search of the roads in the county.
But
that is only a small proportion of the county. The rest is in the forest
and
fields. What we now find we need most are people who can walk through the
forest, all day. In other words, we need hunter types. We also need
people with 4
wheelers who can bring them.

*There are still positions such as experienced Net Control and Liaison
Operators as well as various support operator positions that will be
available.*

This makes for an interesting situation on radios, because handhelds are
not
going to be strong enough to reach the repeaters in many cases. This may
be
a place we can use those folks who are not able to go into the field, by
stationing them at the nearest road, and working the folks in the field
on
simplex, and relaying to net control as required.

*Additional portable 2 meter and uhf repeaters with their own antenna and
supports are being brought in as well as at least one command van type
unit. *

HOW MANY OPERATORS ARE NEEDED:

San Augustine tells me they need 20 people each day for the rest of this
week. Nacogdoches had 27 people working today.

A number of people came in during the middle of the day, or the
afternoon.
Our ability to put these people to work   *in the field*   is very
limited,
as teams have already been assigned and are in the field. We really need
them on station
at 8:00 in the morning, and ready to be assigned.

HOW DO YOU VOLUNTEER:

Just make sure the operators know NOT to come unless called. We will
assume
that if they were listed as available, they will be on those dates. They
will be utilized somewhere in Deep East Texas, just not sure where (or
how).
If any have special needs (i.e.. cannot "ground pound") make sure and
include that. You might also include operating capability (i.e. ht only,
mobile, etc.). FYI - Have had no need for HF that I am aware.

*Please provide your information to us BEFORE you come. See the bottom of
this update for the information needed.*

Any with 12 channel parallel GPS capability please bring those. It has
been helpful on the teams. Some teams are comprised of FBI and/or FEMA,
other law enforcement, Haz Mat, some N.E.S.T., Ham, photographer, grunts.
In
many cases, since hams also had GPS,  they not only functioned as the
communicator but also GPS person. Having the proper type of  GPS is
proving
very helpful, but we really need them with people that can go into the
field.

*NOTE: If you are planning to use your GPS for identifying the locations
of
debri and not just for personal navigation, the GPS must be certified by
the lab in Nacogdoches and it can take half a day to get through that
process. If you arrive before noon on one day and get the GPS
certification taken care of you will be ready to go
at 8 a.m. the next. *

EQUIPMENT NEEDED:

A new protocol will be put into effect at 9:00 AM tomorrow, Tuesday,
February 4. As a result of this, we are asking all Amateur Radio
operators willing to help in the Columbia Shuttle recovery effort to
bring:
a vehicle (4X4 especially welcomed),
mobile 2M FM,
GPS that is a minimum of 12 channel capable,
digital camera,
paper and writing instruments (pens preferred),
letter sized clip board  and a
cell phone.

Additional equipment that would be helpful but not required would be:
a lap top computer with StreetMapUSA or something similar loaded,
70cM FM mobile, and
binoculars.

If possible, everyone should be self-contained, with a bed roll and all
personal items they may require. Arrangements have been made to house
people
at the Expo Center in Nacogdoches, which means a cot in a common room.
Let Net Control know if you need a hotel room or RV hook ups since they
may have information for you regarding these. Food is available for all
workers involved in this project.

*Please keep track of your time and mileage each day. This should either
be passed to the net control station, or via e-mail to ae5p@arrl.net .
This information will be submitted to the State, but we make no
guarantee that there will be any reimbursements.*

WHEN YOU GO:

*Report to Nacogdoches and check in on the 147.32 + (141.3) repeater when
you are in range (entering the county). Net control will direct you to a
staging area or general assignment. Mention that you need to certify your
GPS if it is during the day so you can be given directions to the
certification lab.*

*Frequencies are no longer being given over the internet since they are
dynamic so make sure that you can program your radio's frequencies and
Ctcss tone transmit if necessary*

NOTE: Operators should not under any circumstances go to the area and
begin
an independent search. Some of the debri may be hazardous and it is
imperative that debri be properly documented and handled.

VOLUNTEERS:

I am assisting the recovery efforts by taking volunteer information,
assisting with the coordination of scheduling and logistics and providing
update information to those volunteers via email. Please send me an email
if
you want to volunteer and include the following information and we will
contact you when you are scheduled into the area.

CALLSIGN
NAME
CELL PHONE
CAPABLE OF OPERATING IN FIELD ON FOOT FOR 4 HOURS: Y/N
4WD VEHICLE: Y/N
12 CH GPS: Y/N
DATE ON SITE:
LAST DAY ON SITE:
SPECIAL LIMITATIONS:
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Thank you for being part of the solution!

Jim Lawyer,  aa5qx
Assisting the Hams in East Texas from Dallas







 


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From arrl-ok@mailman.qth.net  Thu Feb  6 03:07:00 2003
From: arrl-ok@mailman.qth.net (John Turner)
Date: Wed, 5 Feb 2003 21:07:00 -0600
Subject: [ARRL-OK] Fw: Help with the Shuttle Search
References: <20030205.180232.-1938427.15.kc5fm@juno.com>
Message-ID: <001601c2cd8c$d1149de0$93180c44@ok.cox.net>

Thanks Lloyd
John Turner KA7GLA
----- Original Message -----
From: Lloyd A Colston <kc5fm@juno.com>
To: <ok-mars@yahoogroups.com>
Cc: <arrl-ok@mailman.qth.net>; <okham@yahoogroups.com>;
<okham@mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 6:01 PM
Subject: [ARRL-OK] Fw: Help with the Shuttle Search


> This amateur radio project may be of interest to you.  Please contact
> John directly.
>
> Lloyd Colston             Mayes County Emergency Management
> Pryor, OK USA           http://www.geocities.com/mccem
>         Don't let Yesterday take up too much of Today.
>
>
> ----- Forwarded Message -----
> From: "John Turner" <ka7gla@cox.net>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> The North Texas Section has advised me that they are in dire need of
> Amateur Radio Operators to assist in the Search efforts
> in locating  Shuttle debris.All  Hams  that are able to assist should
> contact me by e-mail or Mobile Phone (listed below)and
> advise me when you will be available and how long you will be able to
> stay.   You should be well prepared with  personal items,including
>         sleeping nags warm clothes & ect, as Hotel & motel rooms are
> few and far between.
> The below is information that i will need from you  and i in turn  will
> pass the information on to the control center in Texas
> 1 Name, Call Sign
>    address  Cell Phone, Pager  & Home Phone
> 2. Radio Equipment you will have with you ,  2 meter, Dual band, 70 cmm
> Handheld  Power out put of each
>
> 3. What days you will be available
>
> 4. Will you have 4wheel drive or a 4 wheeler
>
> The following information by Jim Lawyer,  outlines the situation
> and what you will need.
> 73
> John Turner KA7GLA
> ARRL Oklahoma Section
> Emergency Coordinator
>
>
>
> includes information from before and some new information. This will
> get everyone up to date without having to send the entire series of
> update messages.
> New information will be highlighted with an asterik (*) for those who
> have received
> previous messages.
>
>
> FROM DEEP EAST TEXAS RECOVERY OPERATIONS CENTER:
>
> TYPE OF OPERATIONS:
>
> We have now pretty well finished the search of the roads in the county.
> But
> that is only a small proportion of the county. The rest is in the forest
> and
> fields. What we now find we need most are people who can walk through the
> forest, all day. In other words, we need hunter types. We also need
> people with 4
> wheelers who can bring them.
>
> *There are still positions such as experienced Net Control and Liaison
> Operators as well as various support operator positions that will be
> available.*
>
> This makes for an interesting situation on radios, because handhelds are
> not
> going to be strong enough to reach the repeaters in many cases. This may
> be
> a place we can use those folks who are not able to go into the field, by
> stationing them at the nearest road, and working the folks in the field
> on
> simplex, and relaying to net control as required.
>
> *Additional portable 2 meter and uhf repeaters with their own antenna and
> supports are being brought in as well as at least one command van type
> unit. *
>
> HOW MANY OPERATORS ARE NEEDED:
>
> San Augustine tells me they need 20 people each day for the rest of this
> week. Nacogdoches had 27 people working today.
>
> A number of people came in during the middle of the day, or the
> afternoon.
> Our ability to put these people to work   *in the field*   is very
> limited,
> as teams have already been assigned and are in the field. We really need
> them on station
> at 8:00 in the morning, and ready to be assigned.
>
> HOW DO YOU VOLUNTEER:
>
> Just make sure the operators know NOT to come unless called. We will
> assume
> that if they were listed as available, they will be on those dates. They
> will be utilized somewhere in Deep East Texas, just not sure where (or
> how).
> If any have special needs (i.e.. cannot "ground pound") make sure and
> include that. You might also include operating capability (i.e. ht only,
> mobile, etc.). FYI - Have had no need for HF that I am aware.
>
> *Please provide your information to us BEFORE you come. See the bottom of
> this update for the information needed.*
>
> Any with 12 channel parallel GPS capability please bring those. It has
> been helpful on the teams. Some teams are comprised of FBI and/or FEMA,
> other law enforcement, Haz Mat, some N.E.S.T., Ham, photographer, grunts.
> In
> many cases, since hams also had GPS,  they not only functioned as the
> communicator but also GPS person. Having the proper type of  GPS is
> proving
> very helpful, but we really need them with people that can go into the
> field.
>
> *NOTE: If you are planning to use your GPS for identifying the locations
> of
> debri and not just for personal navigation, the GPS must be certified by
> the lab in Nacogdoches and it can take half a day to get through that
> process. If you arrive before noon on one day and get the GPS
> certification taken care of you will be ready to go
> at 8 a.m. the next. *
>
> EQUIPMENT NEEDED:
>
> A new protocol will be put into effect at 9:00 AM tomorrow, Tuesday,
> February 4. As a result of this, we are asking all Amateur Radio
> operators willing to help in the Columbia Shuttle recovery effort to
> bring:
> a vehicle (4X4 especially welcomed),
> mobile 2M FM,
> GPS that is a minimum of 12 channel capable,
> digital camera,
> paper and writing instruments (pens preferred),
> letter sized clip board  and a
> cell phone.
>
> Additional equipment that would be helpful but not required would be:
> a lap top computer with StreetMapUSA or something similar loaded,
> 70cM FM mobile, and
> binoculars.
>
> If possible, everyone should be self-contained, with a bed roll and all
> personal items they may require. Arrangements have been made to house
> people
> at the Expo Center in Nacogdoches, which means a cot in a common room.
> Let Net Control know if you need a hotel room or RV hook ups since they
> may have information for you regarding these. Food is available for all
> workers involved in this project.
>
> *Please keep track of your time and mileage each day. This should either
> be passed to the net control station, or via e-mail to ae5p@arrl.net .
> This information will be submitted to the State, but we make no
> guarantee that there will be any reimbursements.*
>
> WHEN YOU GO:
>
> *Report to Nacogdoches and check in on the 147.32 + (141.3) repeater when
> you are in range (entering the county). Net control will direct you to a
> staging area or general assignment. Mention that you need to certify your
> GPS if it is during the day so you can be given directions to the
> certification lab.*
>
> *Frequencies are no longer being given over the internet since they are
> dynamic so make sure that you can program your radio's frequencies and
> Ctcss tone transmit if necessary*
>
> NOTE: Operators should not under any circumstances go to the area and
> begin
> an independent search. Some of the debri may be hazardous and it is
> imperative that debri be properly documented and handled.
>
> VOLUNTEERS:
>
> I am assisting the recovery efforts by taking volunteer information,
> assisting with the coordination of scheduling and logistics and providing
> update information to those volunteers via email. Please send me an email
> if
> you want to volunteer and include the following information and we will
> contact you when you are scheduled into the area.
>
> CALLSIGN
> NAME
> CELL PHONE
> CAPABLE OF OPERATING IN FIELD ON FOOT FOR 4 HOURS: Y/N
> 4WD VEHICLE: Y/N
> 12 CH GPS: Y/N
> DATE ON SITE:
> LAST DAY ON SITE:
> SPECIAL LIMITATIONS:
> ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
>
> Thank you for being part of the solution!
>
> Jim Lawyer,  aa5qx
> Assisting the Hams in East Texas from Dallas
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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From arrl-ok@mailman.qth.net  Fri Feb  7 13:58:39 2003
From: arrl-ok@mailman.qth.net (Lloyd A Colston)
Date: Fri, 7 Feb 2003 07:58:39 -0600
Subject: [ARRL-OK] Repeater Builder
Message-ID: <20030207.080255.-3919525.5.kc5fm@juno.com>

http://www.repeater-builder.com/rbtip/pdfindex.html

I found this resource, thanks to Amateur Radio Newsline.

I thought you might find it useful.

Let me know how more I can help.

Lloyd Colston             Mayes County Emergency Management
Pryor, OK USA           http://www.geocities.com/mccem
        Don't let Yesterday take up too much of Today.

From arrl-ok@mailman.qth.net  Fri Feb  7 18:31:03 2003
From: arrl-ok@mailman.qth.net (Lloyd A Colston)
Date: Fri, 7 Feb 2003 12:31:03 -0600
Subject: [ARRL-OK] Fw: [cem] Fw:National/State Terrorism Threat Level Changes
Message-ID: <20030207.123421.-1938427.47.kc5fm@juno.com>


Lloyd Colston             Mayes County Emergency Management
Pryor, OK USA           http://www.geocities.com/mccem
        Don't let Yesterday take up too much of Today.


----- Forwarded Message -----


The National and State threat levels have changed. National: "High"
State: "High".
Log on to http://www.youroklahoma.com/homelandsecurity for more details.

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From arrl-ok@mailman.qth.net  Sat Feb  8 05:52:24 2003
From: arrl-ok@mailman.qth.net (Lloyd A Colston)
Date: Fri, 7 Feb 2003 23:52:24 -0600
Subject: [ARRL-OK] Suggested Protective Measures
Message-ID: <20030207.235232.-1938427.65.kc5fm@juno.com>

National Infrastructure Protection Center
HOMELAND SECURITY INFORMATION UPDATE
Suggested Guidance on Protective Measures
Information Bulletin 03-002
February 7, 2003
 
National Threat Warning System-Homeland Security Information Update-HSAS
Threat Level Orange (High); joint guidance from the Department of
Homeland
Security and the FBI.
 
As recipients were advised, the Homeland Security Advisory System (HSAS)
was
raised to High (Orange) from Elevated (Yellow) on 2/7/03.  This
communication provides critical infrastructure owners/operators suggested
guidance for developing protective measures based on this heightened
threat
condition.  This communication also provides potential indicators of
threats
involving weapons of mass destruction.
 
PART I:  GENERAL PROTECTIVE MEASURES
 
In addition to continuing all precautions from the lower threat condition
(Yellow), the following general protective measures may be utilized.
Recipients are advised to take other appropriate steps, in conjunction
with
local conditions, policies, and procedures.  The list that follows is not
intended to be exhaustive, but merely illustrative:
 
-- coordinate necessary security efforts with Armed Forces or law
enforcement agencies.
 
-- take additional precautions at public events.
 
-- review contingency plans to work at an alternate site or with a
dispersed work force.
 
-- review plans to restrict access to facilities.
 
PART II:  SPECIFIC PROTECTIVE MEASURES FOR INFRASTRUCTURE
OWNERS/OPERATORS
AT HIGH CONDITION (ORANGE)
 
-- announce threat condition high (orange) to all employees.
 
-- consider full or partial activation of emergency operations center.
 
-- review policy and plans relating to restricting access to critical
facilities and infrastructure.
 
-- conduct periodic inspections of building facilities and HVAC systems
for
potential indicators/irregularities
 
-- direct people to the Red Cross website for further review of
protective
measures for families and businesses.
 
-- enhance security at critical facilities.
 
-- institute/increase vehicle, foot and roving security patrols.
 
-- implement random security guard shift changes.
 
-- increase visibility in and around perimeters by increasing lighting
and
removing or trimming vegetation.
 
-- implement stringent identification procedures to include conducting
"hands on" checks of security badges for all personnel, if badges are
required.
 
-- remind personnel to properly display badges, if applicable, and
enforce
visibility.
 
-- rearrange exterior vehicle barriers to alter traffic patterns near
facilities.
 
-- arrange for law enforcement vehicles to be parked randomly near
entrances and exits.
 
-- approach all illegally parked vehicles in and around facilities,
question drivers and direct them to move immediately.  If the owner can
not
be identified, have vehicle towed by law enforcement.
 
-- if possible, institute a vehicle inspection program to include
checking
under the undercarriage of vehicles, under the hood, and in the trunk.
Provide vehicle inspection training to security personnel.
 
-- instruct citizens to report suspicious activities, packages and
people,
and report all suspicious activity immediately to local law enforcement.
 
-- x-ray packages, if possible, prior to entry, and inspect handbags, and
briefcases, if possible.
 
-- encourage personnel to avoid routines, vary times and routes, and
pre-plan with family members and supervisors.
 
-- validate vendor lists for all routine deliveries and repair services.
 
-- restrict vehicle parking close to buildings.
 
-- inspect all deliveries and consider accepting shipments only at
offsite
locations.
 
-- require identification, sign-in, and escorts for visitors.
 
-- instruct people to be especially watchful for suspicious or unattended
packages and articles either delivered or received through the mail.
 
-- send a public information officer to the state joint information
center.
 
-- install special locking devices on manhole covers in and around
critical
infrastructure facilities.
 
-- initiate a system to enhance mail and package screening procedures
(both
announced and unannounced).
 
-- review current contingency plans and if not already in place, develop
and implement procedures for receiving and acting on:  threat
information,
alert notification procedures, terrorist incident response procedures,
evacuation procedures, shelter in place procedures, bomb threat
procedures,
hostage and barricade procedures, chemical, biological, radiological and
nuclear (CBRN) procedures, consequence and crisis management procedures,
accountability procedures and media procedures.
 
PART III:  POTENTIAL INDICATORS OF THREATS INVOLVING WEAPONS OF MASS
DESTRUCTION (WMD)
 
POTENTIAL INDICATORS OF WMD THREATS OR INCIDENTS:
 
--            unusual/suspicious packages or containers, especially those
found in unlikely or sensitive locations, such as those found near air
intake/HVAC systems or enclosed spaces.
 
--    unusual powders or liquids/droplets/mists/clouds, especially found
near air intake/HVAC systems or enclosed spaces.
 
--    signs of tampering or break-in to a facility or maintenance/utility
area
 
--    reports of suspicious person(s) or activities, especially those
involving sensitive locations within or around a building
 
--    dead animals/birds, fish, or insects
 
--    unexplained/unusual odors.  Smells may range from fruity/flowery to
sharp/pungent, garlic/horseradish-like, bitter almonds, peach kernels,
and
new mown grass/hay.
 
--    unusual/unscheduled spraying or discovery of spray devices or
bottles
 
The NIPC encourages individuals to report information concerning
suspicious
activity to their local FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF) office,
http://www.fbi.gov/contact/fo/fo.htm, the NIPC, or to other appropriate
authorities.  Individuals can reach the NIPC WATCH AND WARNING UNIT at
(202)
323-3205, tol1 free at 1-888-585-9078, or by email to nipc.watch@fbi.gov


Lloyd Colston             Mayes County Emergency Management
Pryor, OK USA           http://www.geocities.com/mccem
        Don't let Yesterday take up too much of Today.

From arrl-ok@mailman.qth.net  Sat Feb  8 23:15:20 2003
From: arrl-ok@mailman.qth.net (Charlie Calhoun, K5TTT)
Date: Sat, 8 Feb 2003 17:15:20 -0600
Subject: [ARRL-OK] FW: SHUTTLE REVOVERY
Message-ID: <KIEOLNAHCPDAFKDGFGHHKEMFCCAA.k5ttt@tulsa.com>

-----Original Message-----
From: John Turner [mailto:ka7gla@cox.net]
Sent: Saturday, February 08, 2003 5:17 PM


     Amateur Radio Operators needed
                        at Shuttle Disaster Site

                    Texas Hams still need help for the week of 2-10-03

If you are able to go, please e-mail me at ka7gla@cox.net listing when and
how
many days you can work. you will also need to supply me with the equipment
you will be taking ( SEE BELOW LIST) You should also take warm clothes
bottled water, snacks  Personal items sleeping bag. Rain Gear

For any questions that you may have contact me by e-mail or call me
at 580-401-5264  Do not contact Texas direct as  any scheduling  has to
go through me. You will need to report in at your assigned location on
the afternoon prior to the days you are to work.

1 Name, Call Sign address, Cell Phone #  Pager & Home phone

2. Radio Equipment you will have with you ,2 meter, Dual band,  mobile
    Handheld. 12 channel GPS

3. What days you will be available

4. Will you have 4wheel drive or a 4 wheeler

5 They need people who are good on horses


Thank you in advance for assisting in the Shuttle Disaster Site.
73
John Turner KA7GLA
Oklahoma Section
Emergency Coordinator



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From arrl-ok@mailman.qth.net  Sun Feb  9 01:41:13 2003
From: arrl-ok@mailman.qth.net (Lloyd A Colston)
Date: Sat, 8 Feb 2003 19:41:13 -0600
Subject: [ARRL-OK] Personal Preparedness WAS Fw: Re: [Ares-races] Suggested Protective Measures
Message-ID: <20030208.201108.-3919525.2.kc5fm@juno.com>

>From Mr. Obrien comes these questions.

If you can answer them, you ARE prepared.

Don't forget your personal items, such as medicine, reading glasses,
clothing, etc. You will need those items to maintain while you are
serving the public.  Remember, prepare your PERSONAL disaster plan.  Your
PERSONAL disaster kit contains the items necessary to move the mission of
your Plan.

Let me know how more I can help.

Lloyd Colston             Mayes County Emergency Management
Pryor, OK USA           http://www.geocities.com/mccem
        Don't let Yesterday take up too much of Today.

--------- Forwarded message ----------
From: "Andrew J O'Brien" <obrienaj@netsync.net>

With the recent  "alert" status change, radio amateurs may want to review
their preparedness, not necessarily for terrorism threats but for any
emergencies.  With that in mind, I have  put together a series of
questions
designed to assist you in reviewing your level of preparedness.  Please
feel
free to share the list with other groups but please give credit to
Chautauqua County ARES.   Remember,   or role is usually that of
rendering
assistance to local EMS and area hospitals.  Assistance to local Red
Cross
and/or Salvation Army branches is also a common ARES/RACES mission.

Andy KB2EOQ
Chautauqua County ARES
Emergency Coordinator

-----------------------------

So, in addition to factors that assure your family's safety (see the
communication at the bottom of this email)  the ARES/RACES member may
want
to address these matters:

Power?  Do you have emergency power that will enable you to use a radio? 
Is
that generator working?  Do you have charged batteries?  Do you have
re-charge capabilities?

Do you have a back-up power source that will allow you to operate Packet
,
PSK, or other digital modes in the event of an emergency?  When did you
last
use a TNC?  is it still working?   Have you considered soundcard/PC
packet
via laptop?

Do you have a fully portable station?  If not, what would you need to
make
you station fully portable

Do you know where your ARES/RACES I.D. card is?

Do you know the frequency of your local packet node?  Do you know how to
enter a packet BBS and send a message?

Are  your amateur radio transceivers working?  When did you last test
them?
Did you test them for all bands?  When did you do a comprehensive SWR
check
for each band?

If you have motorized antenna arrays, do you have a backup power source
for
them?

Do you have spare runs of coax , with connectors, or other feedline that
can
be used if existing feedline is "bad".

What bands can you operate on?  Do you know the frequencies/bands that
your
local, regional, state, and national ARES/RACES use for drills and real
emergencies.

Do you know who in your area  you can reliably work via simplex,  low
power,
on 2M or 70CM?

When did you last participate in a simplex drill/exercise?

Do you have  the phone numbers , email addresses, callsigns or others in
you
local ARES/RACES chapter?

When did you last check into a ARES/RACES net on HF?  Do you remember the
frequencies they use?

Do you know which HF band, under normal conditions,  is best suited for
communication within 200 miles of your QTH? Daytime of night time?

In the event of communications  problems associated with a
electro-magnetic
pulse, do you know which frequencies will have a better chance of being
effective?  Do you have equipment less likely to be damaged/impaired by
an
EMP?


When did you last pass formal radio traffic? Do you need to brush up on
these skills?

Can you work 10 meter FM repeaters?  When did you last do this?  Are
their
frequencies/off-sets and tones stored in you rig or written down
somewhere?
These repeaters offer  international reach and might be of use in an
emergency.

Do you know the frequencies for NTS traffic , both VHF and HF, for your
region?

Do you know the international calling frequencies for emergency and
health
and welfare traffic?

Do you have ability to  automatically "beacon" your station's I.D. and
coordinates? Consider PIC based circuits for automated low power
capability
in this regard.

Can you copy CW at a slow speed.,  at least enough to carry out a basic
QSO?
Do you have a list of CW abbreviations available?  If no CW ability, do
you
at least have a copy of the Morse code that you can refer to?

Do you know the national HF and VHF APRS frequencies?   Have you ever
sent a
text message via APRS?  If needed ,in an emergency , could you do this?

Is there an IRLP/ECHOLINK/WIRES node in your area?  Do you know how to
use
it?

If your local ARES/RACES leadership is unavailable do you know what to
do?

If your local ARES/RACES gathering place (Red Cross, Hospital, School,
etc)
is quarantined do you have an alternative site?  Does that site have
emergency power.

If ARES/RACES needed MORE hams than they have on the roster due to a real
emergency, do you know other hams that can be contacted and asked to
assist?

Do you have a pair of headphones?  They can help in weak signal
conditions

Prepared by Andy KB2EOQ
Chautauqua County  ARES (New York

From arrl-ok@mailman.qth.net  Mon Feb 10 01:57:22 2003
From: arrl-ok@mailman.qth.net (Joe S. Borovetz)
Date: Sun, 09 Feb 2003 19:57:22 -0600
Subject: [ARRL-OK] Fwd: [tprs-board] Please Vote
Message-ID: <5.0.2.1.2.20030209195521.02cdcc10@204.17.217.20>

>X-Authentication-Warning: siaab2ab.compuserve.com: mailgate set sender to 
>TCMcDermott@compuserve.com using -f
>Date: Sun, 9 Feb 2003 11:32:34 -0500

Just a bit of information for those who have used the Texnet packet network.


>         A regular meeting of TPRS, Inc. will be held Sunday,
>March 2nd, 2003 at 2:00 PM. The meeting will be held at
>265 Daniel Drive, Plano, Texas  75094.
>
>         A motion to Disolve TPRS, Inc. will be voted on at the
>meeting. If you cannot attend the meeting in person, you may
>send in your vote on the motion by email, or you may call in on
>the telephone 972-424-1990.  A motion to dissolve must
>receive 2/3 approval of those attending (or voting by proxy, such
>as by email or phone call) to pass.
>
>---------------------------------------------------------------------------
>-----------
>         Here is the motion:
>
>         The membership of TPRS, Inc, a Texas non-profit
>corporation, agrees to disolve the corporation. All assets, net
>of obligations and expenses of dissolution are donated to the
>Tucson Amateur Packet Radio Corporation (TAPR), an Arizona
>non-profit 501(c)3 corporation.
>
>---------------------------------------------------------------------------
>-----------
>
>The following is the list of members of TPRS who are eligible
>to vote on the motion as of March 2, 2003:
>
>         Jim Neely
>         Dave Wolf
>         Mike Heskett
>         Guy Pigg
>         Joe Borovetz
>         Tom McDermott
>         Tom Aschenbrenner
>         Greg Jones
>         Frank Aguilar
>         Edmund Davis
>         Roy Rabey
>         Thomas Oscar, III
>
>----------------------------------------------------------------
>
>         Tom McDermott
>
>---


From arrl-ok@mailman.qth.net  Tue Feb 11 03:46:31 2003
From: arrl-ok@mailman.qth.net (John Turner)
Date: Mon, 10 Feb 2003 21:46:31 -0600
Subject: [ARRL-OK] Fw: NACOGDOCHES HAM OP END WEDS FEB 12
Message-ID: <001c01c2d180$2c50b120$93180c44@ok.cox.net>

----- Original Message -----=20
From: Jim Lawyer=20
To: N5JB, j barber ; aa5qx@arrl.net ; AD0F, D. Franck ; alice smith ; =
Bleich, Kurt D. ; bob ehrhardt ; bobs@sirinet.net ; BrettKB5PYS@aol.com =
; Christian Smerz ; Craig A.Green ; Dale Town ; Dan Miner ; Douglas =
Kilgore ; EH Nail ; Frank Krizan ; g.gremillion@attbi.com ; Jeff & =
Nanthalie Elwood ; Jim Haynie ; jim.martin@verizon.com ; John =
Oppenheimer ; Johnny Davis, OFC ; K5AEA, Justin McAllister ; K5NCK,NANCY =
C. KRIZAN ; k5xb@arrl.net ; KA5TXC Gary Cooper ; KA5TYW, Paul Newman ; =
KA7GLA, John Turner ; KB5VEB Ron Dulworth ; kc0eyg, Julie Bleich ; =
KC0IFM Denise Nehl ; KC5EOR James Schroeder ; KC5GNG Mark Durbin ; =
KC5MXN Clay Orchard ; KC5QBC, Floyd Rodgers ; KC5QHH Randy Dunning ; =
KC5REE@arrl.net ; KD5IPJ TOM REESE ; KD5MQO, Carlton McMillan ; KD5OUG =
Doug Kilgore ; KD5PAE, Walter Stephenso ; KF9AS Megan ; KM5I, Frank =
Hormann ; l-abercrombie1@raytheon.com ; Mike Scalia ; n1rl, Rick =
Lindquist ARRL ; n2zkx@arrl.net ; N4VOX, Gill Lineberry ; N5CLB, Ron =
ROGERS ; n5cwm@yahoo.com ; N5UOA, Mark Widerstrom ; N5UOI@aol.com ; =
N5UOW Robert Miles ; N5WJS Mike Hutchins ; N5YDX, RON VanWinkle ; Nancy =
McCain ; ng5g@qsl.net ; polhemus@covad.net ; rbartik@charter.net ; =
Robert M Holmes ; Robert Reuscher ; Ron Abraham ; russthom@attbi.com ; =
SAR Nacogdoches ; N5NAV, Ray Taylor ; KK5CA, Jerry Reimer ; KD5CCH, =
Kevin Anderson ; Kc5eib@arrl.net ; ka5txl, Larry Melby ; ka0tty@arrl.net =
; K8DNE - Bill Reynolds ; aa5qx - home ; Billy Geer ; K5DTN EMAIL ; K5HW =
- Bud Walton ; K5JD HOME ; KA1CWM Don Thomas ; ka5ozc Billy Geer Home ; =
KA5SNM - Rob Ashmore ; KD5PXO, Glen Geen ; N5RLR Michael Bolton ; N5TIM =
John Galvin ; WA6RLL Stan Roth ; K5SXK Harold Reasoner ; Bill Swan ; =
KC5FED - Richard Taylor ; N5BYL Bruce Dingman ; w5ech - Greg Patton ; =
Alan R. Hayes ; steve@baylorsigmanu.com ; Tim Raffety ; Tom Whitehurst ; =
Trey Polhemus ; VOL =3D Cward9999 ; VOL =3D wtkardin ; VOL =
=3DToby.buckalew ; w4ozk Greg Sarratt ; W5BJ Bob Jones ; W5DDA Dennis =
Alsup ; WB5QLD Mike Heskett ; WT5Q eh nail @ home ; WT5Q eh nail @work ; =
WX0B, Jay Terleski=20
Sent: Monday, February 10, 2003 9:18 PM
Subject: NACOGDOCHES HAM OP END WEDS FEB 12





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From arrl-ok@mailman.qth.net  Tue Feb 11 04:45:12 2003
From: arrl-ok@mailman.qth.net (Charlie Calhoun, K5TTT)
Date: Mon, 10 Feb 2003 22:45:12 -0600
Subject: [ARRL-OK] NACOGDOCHES HAM OP END WEDS FEB 12
Message-ID: <KIEOLNAHCPDAFKDGFGHHOENGCCAA.k5ttt@tulsa.com>

Sorry, here's the text to what should have been attached to the previous
email.

NACOGDOCHES HAM RADIO SUPPORT ENDING WEDNESDAY, FEB 12



Any hams scheduled to arrive on Wednesday, Feb 12 or later TO NACOGDOCHES
are requested to NOT travel to Nacogdoches. The amateur radio operations in
support of Nacogdoches will cease Wednesday evening.



Some amateurs that are already on site Wednesday MAY be asked to stay
through Thursday to assist, however, the Expo Center will be housing
Forestry Service personnel and no longer be available for amateurs.



ANY HAMS ALREADY SCHEDULED TO TRAVEL TO NACOGDOCHES AND WHO STILL WANT TO
ASSIST IN SAN AUGUSTINE ... PLEASE SEND YOUR INFORMATION TO W5ZX@YAHOO.COM
AND THEY WILL ADVISE YOU FURTHER. AMATEUR RADIO SUPPORT OF THOSE OPERATIONS
WILL NOT END WEDNESDAY.



FURTHER DETAILS:

Operations on a local and state level in Nacogdoches County are scheduled to
cease by Friday. It is being reported by the Incident Commander as most
likely on Thursday. Now that we know this, we have elected to stand down our
participation at sundown this Wednesday. This will insure that we do not
have hams rolling in just as the local teams are scaling way back in
preparation of de-mobilizing. Plus, the entire recovery process in
Nacogdoches County is going to be taken over by the National Forest Service
and other Feds and on Wednesday they begin moving in 400-500 ground crews
and all of the support staff and equipment that they will be needing. They
will be taking over the staging area at the expo center and we need to be
planning on getting our stuff out of their way on Wednesday evening and
Thursday morning.



TO ALL WHO OFFERED TO ASSIST AND FOR THOSE WHO WERE ABLE TO SERVE,

THANK YOU FOR BEING PART OF THE SOLUTION!



With best regards,

Jim Lawyer, aa5qx

Dallas


From arrl-ok@mailman.qth.net  Sat Feb 15 00:13:58 2003
From: arrl-ok@mailman.qth.net (Lloyd A Colston)
Date: Fri, 14 Feb 2003 18:13:58 -0600
Subject: [ARRL-OK] Oklahoma Hams
Message-ID: <20030214.183033.-74267779.103.kc5fm@juno.com>

KTUL Tulsa featured amateur radio emergency communications at the 1800
hours broadcast today.  I have it taped (I think).  After we show it
locally (or get someone to copy it), it's available for "borrowing".  If
you'd like a copy, send me a blank tape and postage.

Let me know how more I can help.

Lloyd Colston             Mayes County Emergency Management
Pryor, OK USA           http://www.geocities.com/mccem
        Don't let Yesterday take up too much of Today.

From arrl-ok@mailman.qth.net  Mon Feb 17 17:58:23 2003
From: arrl-ok@mailman.qth.net (Lloyd A Colston)
Date: Mon, 17 Feb 2003 11:58:23 -0600
Subject: [ARRL-OK] Communications Emergency Declaration
Message-ID: <20030217.120302.-1969969.31.kc5fm@juno.com>

ARLB016 FCC Declares Communications Emergency in Virginia
 
ZCZC AG16
QST de W1AW  
ARRL Bulletin 16  ARLB016
>From ARRL Headquarters  
Newington CT  February 17, 2003
To all radio amateurs 
 
SB QST ARL ARLB016
ARLB016 FCC Declares Communications Emergency in Virginia
 
The Federal Communications Commission in conjunction with the ARRL
today announced a Communications Emergency to exist in Virgina.
 
Under the authority of section 97.401 of the Federal Communications
Commission's Rules and Regulations (47 C.F.R. Part 97) a
Communications Emergency is declared in Virginia requiring the
protection of amateur emergency communications frequencies.
Amateurs are required to refrain from using 3947 KHz and 7243.5 KHz
plus or minus 3 KHz, also 145.430 MHz, 146.880 MHz Richmond, 147.360
MHz Chesterfield, 146.760 MHz, Williamsburg unless they are taking
part in the handling of emergency traffic.  This order is effective
immediately until rescinded.
 
Joseph P. Casey
Enforcement Bureau
Chief, Technical Public Safety Division
Federal Communications Commission
Washington, DC
NNNN
/EX



Lloyd Colston             Mayes County Emergency Management
Pryor, OK USA           http://www.geocities.com/mccem
        Don't let Yesterday take up too much of Today.

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From arrl-ok@mailman.qth.net  Tue Feb 18 14:44:43 2003
From: arrl-ok@mailman.qth.net (Eddie Manley)
Date: Tue, 18 Feb 2003 08:44:43 -0600
Subject: [ARRL-OK] COMM EMEG TERMINATION & VOLUNTARY REQUEST
Message-ID: <3E5246DA.422D609C@concentric.net>

update to Lloyd A Colston ARRL messages:  (2 NEW messages listed )
=================================
SB QST @ ARL $ARLB017
ARLB017 COMMUNICATIONS EMERGENCY TERMINATED

ZCZC AG17
QST de W1AW
ARRL Bulletin 17  ARLB017
>From ARRL Headquarters
Newington CT  February 17, 2003
To all radio amateurs

SB QST ARL ARLB017
ARLB017 COMMUNICATIONS EMERGENCY TERMINATED

COMMUNICATIONS EMERGENCY TERMINATION

February 17, 2003

AS OF 2PM EST (1900 UTC), THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION'S
DECLARED COMMUNICATIONS EMERGENCY WAS TERMINATED AT THE REQUEST OF THE
VIRGINIA RACES.  AMATEURS CAN RESUME USING THE FREQUENCIES 3947
KHZ AND 7243.5 KHZ, PLUS OR MINUS THREE KHZ.  IN ADDITION, AMATEURS CAN
RESUME USING FREQUENCIES 145.430 MHZ, 146.880 MHz IN RICHMOND, 147.360
MHz IN CHESTERFIELD, AND 146.760 MHz IN WILLIAMSBURG.

THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION WISHES TO THANK EVERYONE FOR
THEIR COOPERATION AND DEDICATED AMATEUR SERVICE.


JOSEPH P. CASEY
CHIEF, TECHNICAL AND PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION
ENFORCEMENT BUREAU
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C.
NNNN
/EX
========================================
Mgs 2
SB QST @ ARL $ARLB018
ARLB018 VOLUNTARY COMMUNICATIONS EMERGENCY

ZCZC AG18
QST de W1AW
ARRL Bulletin 18  ARLB018
>From ARRL Headquarters
Newington CT  February 17, 2003
To all radio amateurs

SB QST ARL ARLB018
ARLB018 VOLUNTARY COMMUNICATIONS EMERGENCY

VOLUNTARY COMMUNICATIONS EMERGENCY

17 February, 2003

The Federal Communications Commission in conjunction with the ARRL
today announced a Communications Emergency to exist In Kentucky.  Under
the authority of section 97.401 of the Federal Communications
Commission's Rules and Regulations (47 C.F.R. Part 97) a Communications
Emergency is declared in Kentucky requiring the protection of amateur
emergency communications frequencies.  Amateurs are asked to refrain
from using 444.125 MHz, 146.760 MHz,and 147.165 MHz in Fayette County,
Kentucky, unless they are taking
part in the handling of emergency traffic.  This order is effective
immediately until rescinded.

Joseph P. Casey
Enforcement Bureau
Chief, Technical Public Safety Division
Federal Communications Commission
Washington, DC
NNNN
/EX
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END
From: Eddie Manley - KD5JGB



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From arrl-ok@mailman.qth.net  Tue Feb 18 13:40:07 2003
From: arrl-ok@mailman.qth.net (Lloyd A Colston)
Date: Tue, 18 Feb 2003 07:40:07 -0600
Subject: [ARRL-OK] Be vigilant
Message-ID: <20030218.074645.-76730647.1.kc5fm@juno.com>

> AT THE REQUEST OF THE CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES THIS
> SPECIAL
> BULLETIN IS SENT TO ALL EMCOMMWEST SUBSCRIBERS -
> 
> Homeland Security Threat Advisory:   Suspicious Activity
> 
> We have received information from APCO (Associated Public Safety
> Communications Officers, Inc.) members that they have received numerous
> calls of a suspicious nature from people describing themselves as
> college
> students performing research.
> 
> The questions have included specific communications infrastructure
> location
> information requests. Additionally, there have been reports of people
> recording and photographing public safety communications towers.
> 
> While there has been no evidence to suggest these are not legitimate
> actions, APCO advises you to pay close attention to such activity and
> report
> anything suspicious according to your local Standard Operating
> Procedures
> (SOP). APCO further advises not to release information to persons of
> unknown
> origin at this or any other time.  Additionally, APCO recommends that
> you
> re-evaluate your internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for
> procedures
> on handling these types of calls to ensure this issue is addressed
> specifically for communications related information during this time of
> heightened security.
> 
> Subject: FYI...Use caution
> 
> This afternoon, I receive a suspicious call from a gentleman claiming
to
> be
> long distance and representative of a "study of a Western College",
> desiring
> to speak to the person who could best answer questions concerning the
> radio
> repeater system we operated on in Rockdale County, Georgia.
> 
> He volunteered he had gotten my name and address from APCO Int. and
that
> 
> this research was for a college paper.
> 
> He spoke and sounded middle-eastern and was very disappointed when I
> told
> him I did not give "any" information out concerning my radio system to
> anyone by phone, and he could place his request in writing... He
started
> to
> stammer and ask how he would do that, and I informed him he had my name
> and
> number and he should have my address and I ended the call.
> 
> I do not expect to receive anything in the mail from this individual.
> Recently, a discovery in Virginia upon a routine traffic stop it was
> found
> that a map of the entire state's radio system (towers etc) was found in
> the
> possession of a suspicious individual.   WE DO NOT NEED TO ASSIST IN
THE
> 
> COMPILATION OF THIS INFORMATION.
> 
> Please DO NOT give out any information to inquiries about your
> communications system, 911 switches, or other type of surveys that
could
> 
> furnish information to wrong people.
> 
> I wish I had been able document the caller's phone number, as I have
> caller
> ID, but it was not retrievable on my system.  If any of you receive
> these
> calls, if you can get a call back number or more information, please do
> so
> and forward to GEMA.  I am notifying GEMA at this time.
> 
> Thanks
> 
> Carolyn H. Hunter
> 
> (Communications Director - Rockdale County GA)

The above in directed to your attention.  It comes from
http://www.gaapco.com/Breaking_News/breaking_news.html

Please be vigilant regarding our important infrastructures, i.e. police,
fire, and EMS stations, dams, plants, utilities, etc.  Report any suspect
activities to your local law enforcement office.

Lloyd Colston             Mayes County Emergency Management
Pryor, OK USA           http://www.geocities.com/mccem
        Don't let Yesterday take up too much of Today.

From arrl-ok@mailman.qth.net  Thu Feb 20 01:38:15 2003
From: arrl-ok@mailman.qth.net (Charlie Calhoun, K5TTT)
Date: Wed, 19 Feb 2003 19:38:15 -0600
Subject: [ARRL-OK] (no subject)
Message-ID: <KIEOLNAHCPDAFKDGFGHHOEAFCDAA.k5ttt@tulsa.com>

An excerpt from http://www.arrl.org/news/stories/2003/02/18/101/?nc=1

In Oklahoma, John Thomason, WB5SYT, of Edmond, topped Melvin Miller, K5KXL,
520 to 148 votes for the section's top job. An Extra-class licensee and a
ham for 25 years, Thomason has served in various club leadership posts and
is a past Oklahoma Public Information Coordinator.

Congratulations John!

73
Charlie Calhoun, K5TTT
Soon to be...
former-Section Manager,
Oklahoma Section


From arrl-ok@mailman.qth.net  Sat Feb 22 13:27:33 2003
From: arrl-ok@mailman.qth.net (Lloyd A Colston)
Date: Sat, 22 Feb 2003 07:27:33 -0600
Subject: [ARRL-OK] Emergency Communications Course information
Message-ID: <20030222.072843.-287163.76.kc5fm@juno.com>

* ARRL Certification and Continuing Education course registration:
Registration for the Radio Frequency Interference (EC-006) and Satellite
Communications (EC-007) courses opens Monday, February 24, 12:01 AM
Eastern Standard Time (0501 UTC). Registration will remain open through
Sunday, March 2. Classes begin Monday, March 3. No seats remain during
this registration period for the ARRL Level III Amateur Radio Emergency
Communications course (EC-003). Registration for the HF Digital
Communications course (EC-005) remains open through Sunday, February 23.
A
new service now allows those interested in taking an ARRL Certification
and Continuing Education (C-CE) course to be advised via e-mail in
advance
of registration opportunities. Send an e-mail to prereg@arrl.org. On the
subject line of your message, include the name or number (eg, EC-00#) of
the course you'd like to take. In the message body, include your name,
call sign, e-mail address and the month you want to start the course. To
learn more, visit the ARRL Certification and Continuing Education Web
page
<http://www.arrl.org/cce> and the C-CE Links found there. For more
information, contact Certification and Continuing Education Program
Coordinator Howard Robins, W1HSR, hrobins@arrl.org.

* ARRL to sponsor emergency communications course seminar: The ARRL will
offer a free Amateur Radio Emergency Communications course (ARECC)
seminar
March 8, in conjunction with the 2003 Roanoke Division Convention in
Charlotte, North Carolina. The seminar will not include the Level I
course
itself. This program is designed to explain in greater detail the duties
of volunteer certification mentors, instructors and examiners of the
Amateur Radio Emergency Communications courses and provide additional
information for those considering these volunteer positions. "With Level
I
emergency communications training being offered nationwide under the
homeland security grant from the Corporation for National and Community
Service, we hope to have all ARECC team players reading from the same
page
to ensure success under the federal grant guidelines," said ARRL
Emergency
Communications Course Manager Dan Miller, K3UFG. The seminar will be held
Saturday, March 8, at the Charlotte Merchandise Mart, Independence and
Freedom Halls, 2500 E Independence Blvd. Seating may be limited. Contact
Dan Miller, K3UFG, k3ufg@arrl.org; 860-594-0340; fax 860-594-0259, at
ARRL
HQ if you plan to attend. For registered CMs, CIs and CEs who attend,
mileage may be reimbursable up to a total of $35. Seminar attendance does
not include admission to the convention, which is March 8 and 9. For more
information on the 2003 Roanoke Division Convention, visit the sponsoring
Mecklenburg Amateur Radio society Web site. <
http://www.w4bfb.org/hamfest2003/hamfest.html>.
 

>From the American Radio Relay League newsletter.

Lloyd Colston             Mayes County Emergency Management
Pryor, OK USA           http://www.geocities.com/mccem
        Don't let Yesterday take up too much of Today.

