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>       1. NYC Recovery Retrospective
>            From: "Michael P. Neilsen, W1MPN" <[email protected]>
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>    Date: Tue, 10 Sep 2002 22:35:43 -0400
>    From: "Michael P. Neilsen, W1MPN" <[email protected]>
>Subject: NYC Recovery Retrospective
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>
>*****  NYC Recovery Retrospective by EMA SEC  *****
>
>
>Greetings to all...
>
>On the occasion that is the eve marking the anniversary of the most deadly
>attack on our nation, September 11, 2001, I want to take a moment to
>recognize the heroes in our community.  Before I continue with that message,
>however, I believe it is important that we not forget the death and
>suffering of the victims and rescuers, and to recognize those of you reading
>this message that have suffered the loss of friends and family one year ago
>in NYC, or the Pentagon.
>
>Much has been said about the heroic efforts of professional public safety
>personnel, individual citizens, and our public officials on that day.  More
>eloquent voices than mine have documented the monumental efforts of the
>rescue crews, and the sacrifice and contribution of the thousands of
>volunteers who helped with the recovery.  I will not try to add to that
>chorus.
>
>I would, however, like to talk about some of those recovery volunteers;
>Amateur Radio operators.  They came from all over the nation, but
>particularly from the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states.  Most came from the
>ARES community, but also individuals and teams from Amateur Radio clubs
>participated.  Subtle, but important support for their efforts was also
>garnered from family and employers.  We (EMA) proudly sent two teams of
>volunteers to the New York City recovery area (a.k.a "ground zero"), after
>it was certain that we would not be needed in our home community.  It is my
>distinct honor to acknowledge the efforts of our volunteers in that mutual
>assistance team effort.
>
>Within an hour after the attack, ARES volunteers and key club individuals
>help activate every important repeater and network throughout EMA, as we
>tried to ascertain if the attack was extended to Boston.  Phone and cell
>phone service was crippled at the time, but as we were to learn that
>afternoon, from the public overwhelming it and not from battle damage.
>
>Once the situation had clarified itself, the ARES DEC staff and other key
>ARES members swung into action.  We had assistance from several clubs,
>including a complete Emergency Radio Team from the Boston Amateur Radio Club
>(BARC).  The situation was chaotic down there, and it took the better part
>of two days to get it figured out.  My able partner was in this early effort
>was Paul Vanasse, W1PEV, of RI.  Paul assumed "command" of the RI effort and
>worked together with me to send a contingent of MA and RI hams to the area,
>once the particulars of logistics and security could be worked out. We
>shared information, intelligence, and honed our strategy until the winning
>one was arrived at.  Those of you, who know Paul, know that he is man of
>energy and determination, as well as having a pleasant and positive
>attitude.
>
>On our end, I needed someone to lead our team to the area.  He had to be an
>ARES "professional", and available.  That was Steve Schwarm, W3EVE, thanks
>in part to his employer, EMC, and his family.  Steve has years of public
>service experience as a ham, and has held various positions in the ARRL
>field program.  Steve also has experience working with such groups as his
>church and the Boy Scouts, and has such understands how to motivate support
>in clubs etc.  Steve organized a superb team of experienced hams, including
>such veterans as Middlesex DEC Ed, N1VSJ, and former Norfolk/Bristol DEC,
>Lou, N1UEC.  Lou brought his formidable technical talents to bear in the
>face of what was originally characterized as "electronic hell" by the LI/NYC
>SEC.  I also had a most able logistic assistant, Bob Salow, WA1IDA, in
>obtaining much needed safety supplies for our deploying volunteers.
>
>It is just as important the note the dedication ("courage") of the other DEC
>'s to remain in our home area.  All wanted to go, but they realized that
>they might be needed to respond to any possible additional attack in our
>home area.  Since the attack occurred in the zenith of the hurricane season,
>Rob, KD1CY, was needed to respond to any weather exigency.  Since the most
>vulnerable area to hurricanes is Cape Cod and the Islands, Frank's WQ1O,
>continued presence there was crucial.  This was all happening just a few
>days after the attack, and we did not know if Boston was next.  That is why
>it was important to have Bill, N1VUX in place in the city, and he also
>worked tirelessly on the website keeping everyone informed.
>
>Finally, I want to again thank those ARES members who went to the NYC area,
>performing so well that I received several phone calls and emails praising
>our effort.  Your readiness, preparation, and dedication were amply evident
>to those we served.  We even had a complete team in reserve, ready to deploy
>to the area for a period in the October timeframe, headed by Carl,N1FY.
>Although they were ultimately not needed, their effort to get ready and
>remain in standby is very noteworthy.
>
>For those who have been ARES members for years, and those of you who have
>just joined us, thanks for being there!  My best to you and your family.
>
>73.
>
>
>Michael P. Neilsen, W1MPN
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