[LeArc] SATERN Volunteers Needed

[Duane Whittingham]

ORIGINAL MESSAGE

The following message asking for ham operators to be dispatched to disaster 
recovery sites in the hurricane areas has been issued by SATERN (Salvation Army
Team Emergency Radio Network).  Hams who can supply and operate a HF, VHF, 
and UHF station for an extended time in the field are badly needed.  If you
have questions, contact me directly by phone or e-mail (preferred.)

David Arnold
Salvation Army Amateur Radio Liaison Officer - Lake Co  IL
(847) 945-4746
<mailto:w9dtj at earthlink.net>w9dtj at earthlink.net

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Hurricane Katrina Disaster SATERN Operation General Information

PLEASE READ ALL the information below

ALL radio volunteers (SATERN Operations) MUST speak with the SATERN 
coordinator in Jackson Mississippi BEFORE deploying from home.

ALL volunteers MUST check in and complete a volunteer application and get 
an ID at the ALM Division Headquarters in Jackson Mississippi.

Do NOT self deploy.

PLEASE USE EMAIL WHEN POSSIBLE, our phones are overloaded!
<mailto:Katrina at SATERN.us>Katrina at SATERN.us

Deployment length:  1-2 weeks.
You will be deployed in teams of 2.
Radio operators must have:
HF/UHF and VHF capabilities, to include power supply, antenna, cables, 
antenna tuner(s), etc.  COMPLETE setups.
The idea:
To provide logistical and operational information between Salvation Army 
units and HQ if needed.
And
To provide Health and Welfare traffic OUT of the area, and handle incoming 
if possible.
Currently we are looking for operators in and around the Gulf Coast area, 
and several other areas where communications are not reliable.
You should plan for and expect very primitive and rugged conditions.

What we need to know in your return email:
Name
address
Call sign
Contact information: phone numbers to reach you before and during deployment.
Emergency contact phone number.
How long can you be deployed?
     a.  How long can you be away
     b.  Do you have specific dates you can not be here or need to return by.
How long will it take to get here if we do not fly you in?
This will be a rough deployment, need to be in good shape and healthy.

We must complete a Personnel Request Form prior to your deployment!

PLEASE USE EMAIL WHEN POSSIBLE, our phones are overloaded!
<mailto:Katrina at SATERN.us>Katrina at SATERN.us

The Salvation Army has a list of what
"Items that you REALLY want to have with you!".
Identification (drivers license, work ID, and EMAC number you are traveling 
under)
Cash, CASH, CASH  (Plastic does not work in many areas, banks are closed 
because of damage.)
Maps and contact numbers for your destination <note: where your going may 
not have comm's>
Contact numbers, radio frequencies, and satellite channel of the group you 
are going with. Develop a plan for using them in case you get separated.
Pillow and sheets/blanket/sleeping bag and extra pad if possible.
Bottled water (brushing teeth, washing face, drinking, etc.)
MRE's or Heater Meals, and your favorite snack(s) and drink that won't spoil.
Cooler full of ice... don't cool your drinks... use ice in a cup.
Large insulated coffee cup and cold cup... the small cups get really old, 
really quick.
Gum, hard candy, etc. that won't melt!
If you smoke, chew, or dip... bring it!
Clothes (T-shirts, BDU's or jeans, shorts, boots, tennis shoes, socks, 
underwear, baseball type hat.
Large trash bags for waste and also for dirty clothes.  Duct tape with 
sharpie to identify the outside of the bag with your name.
Toiletries (paper... plenty of it, contact cases and solutions, flip flops 
for shower, extra towels, and wash cloths, paper towels, toothpaste and brush,
soap, no water disinfectant, shampoo, all in travel sizes.
Medicines that you MUST have each day... bring extra.  ALSO, Tylenol or 
Ibuprofen, anti-acids, Imodium AD, vitamins, etc.
Tell your doctor you are traveling... you might have to get them to call in 
a prescription.
First Aid kit for little incidentals (minor cuts, scrapes, splinters, 
blisters, etc.).
Protectants (High quality DEET, Sunscreen, chap stick, foot powder, baby 
powder).
Cell phone AND charger (AC & DC if you have them), computer AND charger 
(CD-RW and wireless if possible), jump drive (256Mb min), 3.5" floppies, 
blank RW-CD's.
GPS, compass, digital or other camera (small), etc.
Paper, pen's, dry erase markers, sharpies, stick-it notes, paper clips, 
stapler, tape, etc.
Something to keep you busy after hours (books, magazines, radio, CD, DVD) 
Portable DVD player comes in real handy.. computer works well also.  Bring 
along
funny movies, people will appreciate it.

The above is a generic list, where we will be deploying to may not have 
power, water, etc.
You may need to sleep on the ground.

PLEASE USE EMAIL WHEN POSSIBLE, our phones are overloaded!
<mailto:Katrina at SATERN.us>Katrina at SATERN.us

THANK YOU!


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