[KYHAM] Orange to Red???

Thu, 12 Sep 2002 18:24:10 -0500

Thanks Ron  and well said.(re: yellow to orange)

I understand the individual readiness aspect and
wondered if the "color change" had any impact within
the State functions.

What would you expect to see should orange go to red?

                                Joe N4NAS

>From: Ron Dodson <[email protected]>
>To: "Joe A. Taylor" <[email protected]>
>CC: [email protected]
>Subject: Re: [KYHAM] Yellow to Orange??
>Date: Thu, 12 Sep 2002 18:54:33 -0400
>
>In reality, in many cases likely not.  In others, I am sure it did.
>
>My main objective is to pass the word from on high that the level was
>moved up and those who take ARES seriously may actually review their
>plans and procedures.  Might even be darn sure that HT is charged up etc.
>
>Me, as SEC for Ky, I make sure of any pre-planning that state level EM
>has going on and keep in the loop there. In some Ky communities, I know
>that ARES leadership was involved in similar efforts with local EM
>agencies.  To the average "Joe Ham" they likely did not see much more
>than the notice here the other day.
>Had something happened, the leadership was ready to act and coordinate.
>
>In truth, such a notice and even just the approach of the date did likely
>cause many to double check themselves and their equipment.  If so,
>Bravo!  Like in weather alerts those that will, do and those that don't
>could care less.
>
>As SEC for Ky, I try to provide the info to the masses along with
>appropriate training material for those who want it.  I can provide it, I
>just can't make them use it. That they must do for themselves if they are
>so inclined.
>
>73,
>Ron
>
>
>"Joe A. Taylor" wrote:
>
> > September 11, 2002, has come and gone with tributes, but without
> > attack or disaster.  We all noted the rise in Homeland Security
> > status from yellow to orange.
> > In reality, does the ham radio fraternity, ARES, RACES, etc.,
> > change at all with these alert status modifications?
> >
> >                        Joe Taylor,  N4NAS,  Glasgow, KY
> >

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