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that you are an amateur radio operator heading home for radio <br /> communications duties with the county. Contact Net Control if <br /> a problem arises (see above). <br /> f. Additional member duties include maintenance of personal <br /> communication and backup power equipment for ready use, <br /> provide inputs and feedback to the EC/RO on program <br /> operations and deficiencies, attend scheduled training, and <br /> participate in scheduled drills/exercises and weekly practice <br /> Nets. <br /> g. Those volunteering to fill a specific function or a desired <br /> operating location (i.e., MARS operator, CB Radio operator, <br /> Special Needs Shelter operator, hospital volunteer <br /> communicator, etc) are placed on the duty roster for that <br /> function. The list is maintained on file at the W40T station for <br /> reference. <br /> 6. (County) Emergency Management Coordinator <br /> a. The Emergency Management Coordinator makes the initial <br /> notification call of an event to the EC/RO and provides <br /> information pertaining to an emergency in progress and the <br /> severity and extent of impact, if known. If phones are down or <br /> overloaded, initial contact means include pagers and public <br /> radio or television broadcasts. <br /> b. The Emergency Management Coordinator may request <br /> activation (call-up)of volunteer communicators immediately or <br /> advise the EC/RO to put communicators on notice for an <br /> expected need. <br /> C. He will determine if a RACES activation will be made. <br /> d. At the beginning of any activation, the Emergency <br /> Management Coordinator will notify local law enforcement <br /> dispatch that badged county Volunteers and FCC-licensed <br /> amateur radio operators will be mobilizing to provide <br /> emergency communications and to allow them quick passage <br /> through any roadblock where it is safe to do so. <br /> Indian River County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan Annex VII - Page 9 <br />