SE Division Emergency Communications Net

Amateur (HAM) radio operators in Salt Lake City and the surrounding area are encouraged to participate in the SE Division Emergency Communications Net. 

Thursdays, 9 p.m. on 147.50 MHz simplex.

Check-in is first by the seven community council areas of the division (Yalecrest, Foothill/Sunnyside, Sunnyside East Association, Wasatch Hollow, Bonneville Hills, East Bench, and Sugar House).  Visitors outside the division are invited to check in afterwards.  Everyone is welcome to participate, including giving announcements, asking questions and proposing topics of emergency communications and other preparedness for discussion.

This Thursday, September 22, 2011, Dick Leining (W7DML) of the Wasatch Hollow CERT team will give training about radiograms.

Please spread the word, including to people who may not be licensed in amateur radio but are interested in emergency communications, even inviting them to listen in from your radio station.  You never know when one of those people may be interested in becoming a scribe, even if he/she does not want to become licensed, as is already the case in one of our areas!

EP - Top 10 Ways To Prepare for Cold Weather

Top 10 Ways To Prep For Cold Weather…

Article posted from TheReadyStore.com, September 2011


10. Blankets
 Make sure you have plenty of blankets on hand in case of a loss of power or loss of a heating source.

9. Alternative Heating Source
Make sure you have another way to heat your home and cook your meals.  Relying only on your primary sources of heat and power could leave you in a precarious situation.  Don’t make this mistake.

8. Food Storage
Stock up on food.  This will come in very handy if you are ever snowed in.  It will also be a great help to those of your friends, family, or neighbors, who may by in a time of need.

7. Water Storage
Don’t let your stored water freeze.  This can ruin the containers it is stored in.  Keep your water in above freezing temperatures.

6. Winterize your home
Extend the life of your fuel supply by insulating walls and attics, caulking and weather-stripping doors and windows, and installing storm windows or covering windows with plastic.

5. Insulate pipes 
Insulate pipes with insulation or newspapers and plastic and allow faucets to drip a little during cold weather to avoid freezing. Also, winterize your sprinkler system.

4. Keep fire extinguishers on hand
House fires pose an additional risk, as more people turn to alternate heating sources without taking the necessary safety precautions.

3. Winterize Your Car
Cold weather can be very tough on vehicles.  Make sure that you’ve had your vehicles heating system checked.  Make sure your tires are ready for ice and snow. Make sure you keep at least a half a tank of gas at all times, and that you have an Auto emergency kit in your vehicle.

2. Check Your Roof
If you live in an area that gets a lot of snow, make sure you have your roof checked for integrity.  Can it handle the weight of the snow that will come?

1. Clothing
Make sure you dress appropriately for the cold weather.  Keep extra coats on hand in your car.  You don’t want to get caught in a snow or ice storm without the ability to stay warm.  Wear extra layers and keep scarfs, gloves, and a warm hat nearby.

CERT - 9th&9th Street festival CERT activity

Saturday, September 17, 2011, the 9th&9th Street festival, in conjunction with Salt Lake City and Paul Davis Restoration and Remodeling, will host Utah’s largest mock emergency response drill as part of the Festival .


Open to all, victim check-in will be at 940 E 900 S between 10 and 11:45AM. The drill will begin at 12 Noon and run for 2 hours.  Victim sign up can also be done on-line at: http://9thand9thstreetfestival.com/index.php/volunteers/cert-event-registration/


We are planning for up to 500 victims and 300 CERT trained emergency responders to participate.  The Salt Lake City Emergency Alert system will be activated and over a thousand volunteer emergency responders will be notified and asked to respond to this event.  City emergency communication systems will be on-line to monitor and evaluate the response.


Ask yourself: What if an earthquake like Haiti’s happened here today?


This is a learning opportunity for both disaster victims and CERT volunteers to be more prepared should an actual emergency occur.  After Katrina, FEMA mandated the writing of a FEMA/State of Utah Catastrophic Plan.   This event has been planned in preparation for next spring’s national level emergency drill called Shakeout2012.   These events are being hosted to promote self preparation and the construction of an effective emergency plan for the state of Utah.
http://publicsafety.utah.gov/emergencymanagement/ShakeOut2012.htm


Everyone is invited to participate.  Check-in and coordination will be at the 9th&9th Street Festival while the event staging location will be nearby at the Rowland Hall School athletic field.


For further information about this event please contact


Heidi Preuss
Event Chair
801 580-8978
Heidi@9thand9thstreetfestival.com

EP - Utah: Preparedness Now Video

This film depicts the realistic outcome of a hypothetical, but plausible 

earthquake on the Wasatch Fault in Utah.

EP - Basic First Aid

BASIC FIRST AID

Bleeding - Apply direct pressure with towel or gauze until bleeding is stopped.

Clean minor cuts with Hydrogen Peroxide. Apply antibiotic ointment and band-aid.

Sprains - Apply ice immediately to swelling, and off and on for next 48 hours. Seek

referral for evaluation of injury. Ibuprofen may relieve pain and inflammation.

Elevate extremities where swelling is present. Compression with elastic bandage

may be helpful.

Burns - Treat minor burns with cool water or cool compress. If there is blistering,

seek referral for evaluation of injury. Antiseptic sprays containing Benzocaine may

provide temporary relief. For large burns, go to emergency facility.

Bug Bites/Stings - Apply ice immediately. Remove stinger if visible. Apply

antihistamine cream to site. Take 25 mg Benedryl by mouth. Elevate if sting is on

leg or arm. Go to emergency facility for breathing difficulty or extreme swelling.

Rash/Poison Ivy - Wash area with antibacterial soap. Try not to scratch. Apply

antihistamine cream or hydrocortisone cream to rash. Wash hands after applying.

Take Benedryl by mouth to relieve itching. If not improved in 24 hours, seek referral

for medical treatment.

Colds/Congestion/Sore Throat – Increase cold fluid consumption. Take

decongestant product for congestion according to label. Use throat lozenges if

needed according to directions on label. Take Tylenol for headache, fever, or pain.

Seek medical referral if symptoms do not improve in 48-72 hours or if fever over

102 degrees F, stiff neck or repeated vomiting occur.

Vomiting – Take small sips of ginger ale, weak tea, Sprite, or ice chips every 5-10

minutes. Emetrol liquid may ease nausea—take as directed on label. Once liquids

are tolerated without vomiting, try crackers, toast, bananas, applesauce, rice or

clear soups for the next 24 hours. If tolerated, work up to a bland diet (no fried

foods, fatty foods or roughage) and then back to a normal diet. If vomiting is

persistent or accompanied by a fever over 102 degrees F or stiff neck, go to

emergency room.

Diarrhea – Try Kaopectate or Immodium—follow directions on label. Stay on liquid

diet until condition improves. If tolerated, work up to a bland diet (avoid fried foods,

fats and roughage) over the next 24 hours, and then go back to normal diet.

EP - Evacuation

EVACUATION

Several types of disasters may force you to be evacuated from your home. If you are told 

to evacuate, take the following steps:

• Listen carefully to instructions given by local officials. Evacuate immediately if told to 

  do so.

• If you have time, grab your portable disaster (3 day) kit. Make sure that you include any

  last-minute items, such as prescription medication, that you may need.

• Wear appropriate clothing and sturdy shoes.

• Lock your home.

• Use travel routes outlined by local officials. Do not take short cuts; they may be unsafe.

• Keep fuel in your car if evacuation seems likely. Gas stations may be closed during

   emergencies.

• If you go to a shelter, notify staff of any special needs you may have. They will try to

  accommodate you and make you comfortable.

Be prepared to leave your home if:

• Your area is without electrical power or water for an extended period of time.

• There is a chemical emergency affecting your area.

• Flood water is rising.

• A wild land fire is burning near your home.

• Your home has been severely damaged.

• Local officials tell you to evacuate.

Evacuations are more common than many people realize. Hundreds of times each year, transportation and industrial accidents release harmful substances, forcing thousands of people to leave their homes. Fires and floods cause evacuations even more frequently.

EP - NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards

NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards (NWR) is a nationwide network of radio stations broadcasting continuous weather information directly from the nearest National Weather Service office. NWR broadcasts official Weather Service warnings, watches, forecasts and other hazard information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.


Working with the Federal Communication Commission's (FCC) Emergency Alert System , NWR is an "All Hazards" radio network, making it your single source for comprehensive weather and emergency information. In conjunction with Federal, State, and Local Emergency Managers and other public officials, NWR also broadcasts warning and post-event information for all types of hazards – including natural (such as earthquakes or avalanches), environmental (such as chemical releases or oil spills), and public safety (such as AMBER alerts or 911 Telephone outages).


Known as the "Voice of NOAA's National Weather Service," NWR is provided as a public service by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), part of the Department of Commerce. NWR includes 1000 transmitters, covering all 50 states, adjacent coastal waters, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the U.S. Pacific Territories. NWR requires a special radio receiver or scanner capable of picking up the signal. Broadcasts are found in the VHF public service band at these seven frequencies (MHz):

162.400

162.425

162.450

162.475

162.500

162.525

162.550