[nrv-hams] Forwarded -Assessment Activation

[Cam Coble]

Wanted to forward the information below. If you are interested in helping,
contact Glen directly at n4dn at arrl.net

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Cam, W4XXV

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From: *Virginia EmComm Association* <w4ghs at arrl.net>
Date: Sun, Sep 29, 2024, 9:17 PM
Subject: Assesment Activation
To: <undisclosed>


To those registered on the Virginia Emcomm Database:

We have been contacted to support a damage assessment effort following  the
impact of tropical storm Hellene.  This storm had a major impact along the
Appalachian chain in Virginia.  In order for those impacted to receive all
the benefits due them damage assessments must be completed.

Generally this involves a drive-by or a 3 point assessment.  If so, we
would serve as communicators and “shadows” for assessors.  Hams trained in
assessment might serve in both roles.  The role that we would play will
depend on the needs of the agency in charge of the event.

The scope may be assisting in as many as 10 counties in SW Virginia.  We
have a number of hams that that are in SW Virginia that are already
preparing their communication trailers and themselves for an activation.

This is not an appeal for members of ARES, RACES, AUXCOMM etc.  This is an
appeal for Hams of any strap to work together to get the job done.  You may
not have any affiliation and that is fine.  We are in standby mode waiting
for word from the served non-profit organization.

I am sending this invitation to the 177 hams that registered on the
Virginia Emcomm site but if you are not registered you are still welcome to
serve.  Providing this service is a monumental task but you will be paid
well with a sense of satisfaction.

If interested send me a reply to this email and we will keep you in the
loop as the response develops.

Thanks,

Glen Sage, N4DN
email: n4dn at arrl.net
276-266-4456 Cell.