[nrv-hams] Forwarded -Assessment Activation

[Cam Coble]

Thanks Danny.
I really need to go up there to assess the equipment and size a backup UPS
for that location.
--
Cam, W4XXV

On Mon, Sep 30, 2024 at 11:18 AM Danny Wylam <dannywylam at gmail.com> wrote:

> I went to Brush Mt this morning. Everything seems to be in good shape.
> Turned the computer back on and AI4RC-10 winlink is working now
>      73
>     Danny, AI4RC
>
> On Mon, Sep 30, 2024 at 10:29 AM Cam Coble <cam at doubleclickdata.com>
> wrote:
>
> > Wanted to forward the information below. If you are interested in
> helping,
> > contact Glen directly at n4dn at arrl.net
> >
> > 73
> > --
> > Cam, W4XXV
> >
> > ---------- Forwarded message ---------
> > 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.
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