[W3GV] SEARCH SLATED FOR APRIL 28 - WARREN PA

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I was asked today to provide communications for this  search.  We will need 
some mobile operators and some "hikers" with  hand-held radios.
 
Please contact me at 814-881-8676 or _wx3e at arrl.net_ (mailto:wx3e at arrl.net) 
 if you are available.  I will  be attending a planning meeting tomorrow 
and have additional  information.
 
David Wellman
Erie County ARES
Emergency Coordinator
 
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A search for Dan Wolboldt is tentatively planned  for April 28, weather and 
river levels permitting.

The land phase of the  search will start at 9 AM (weather permitting), at 
the Dining Hall pavilion at  Camp Olmsted near Scandia PA. Those who wish to 
join in this phase should check  in with Ranger Marty Yucha.

The water phase of the search will be by  canoe and other watercraft in 
three sections; Conewango Creek, Allegheny River  from the Conewango to Betts 
Park, and Starbrick Boat Launch to  Buckaloons.

All volunteer searchers MUST be at least 18 years of age and  this is 
non-negotiable. Anyone under 18 may still help by taking canoes off of  trailers, 
putting them back on, etc. Or help at camp by providing water,  etc.

All watercraft must have whistles, and PFD's (one for each  person).

We won't know if the search is a "go" until we have some  cooperation from 
mother nature and the river level lowers. More information will  be 
forthcoming.

We are hoping to get some Amateur Radio Operators to help  out with 
communications. Possibly a few that could walk with the hikers in  Scandia and some 
for along the river just in case we needed to contact search  groups or to 
pass along info.