[nrv-hams] Forwarded -Assessment Activation

[John Morehead]

Hey Cam if you make it up there then I would like to shadow you all to learn more about the repeaters. If I’m free at the time you go :)



> On Sep 30, 2024, at 12:14 PM, Bill Turner <kn4cqv at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Thanks Danny
> 
>> On Mon, Sep 30, 2024, 11:29 AM Cam Coble <cam at doubleclickdata.com> wrote:
>> 
>> 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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