🚨 Standing Reference · Activation Plan
WKC ARES Activation Plan — Know Before You're Called
Rapid dissemination and collection of information to and from WKCARES members through Resource Nets and subsequent Tactical Nets. Applies to both actual emergencies and drills. First priority: the safety of you and your family.
Resource Net:
W6LIE 2 m repeater ·
145.150 MHz ·
−600 kHz offset ·
100 Hz PL tone
Activation events:
KCFD Office of Emergency Services request ·
earthquakes MMI V (Mike-Mike V) or greater ·
wildfires ·
major flooding & severe weather ·
large-scale power outage ·
terrorist events ·
communications outage ·
drills
Alerting methods:
SMS/email from the WKCARES database (drills use this only) ·
telephone for actual emergencies ·
Resource Net on the primary or alternate frequency per the Area Frequency List (§ 9.1)
Report your status when you check in:
GREEN ready to respond ·
YELLOW can send/receive from my location ·
RED need assistance ·
BLACK monitor only
Do NOT self-deploy. Wait for the RNCO (Resource Net Control Operator) to assign you. Do not check into a Tactical Net until directed. Check in with the RNCO when you arrive at, and depart from, your assignment and home.
