Posting this here so I can send a link out to folks.
Situation:Starting this evening at approximately 2000E hrs, and running for 24 hours, the current rain event will switch to snow as the temperature drops. BINGO NOAA* (Binghamton, NY) is predicting 6-18" of wet snow depending on elevation (+/- 1,500 Feet) and location within the five NE Pennsylvania county region. Along with the snow the area can expect heighted wind gusts of up to 20 mph. Due in part to the quantity of beetle killed Ash trees around the region, there is a 70%+ chance that a loss of power will take place.
Mission Staring at 1200E hrs. I am requesting that all ARES, SKYWARN, and 4B MAG (Beans, Band-aides, Bullets, Bible Mutual assistance Group) begin to monitor the Elk Mountain repeater, 145.430 Mhz, Offset .600 Mhz, PL Tone 77.0 Hz in Union Dale, PA. to monitor for,
> Updated information,
> Priority TFC (Traffic)
> Emergency TFC
There will will be a quick check-in at 2000E hrs. on the Elk Mtn. repeater. Not Required.
Execution:Friday, there will be a required check-in at 0800E hrs. for SKYWARN reports. The SKYWARN information to be collected in this order,
> Station Call
> Name
> Location
> Snow depth
> Temperature
> Elevation
> Wind, Speed/Direction
> Barometer, Reading & Climbing/Dropping
> Additional comments
I will have the five area repeaters linked (Elk Mtn., Montrose, Forkston Mtn., Wilkes-Barre, and Red Rock**) for the 0800E hrs. check-in.
Along with the 0800E hrs. check-in, there will be a 1200E and 1600E hrs. check-in's. At the 1600E hrs. check-in it will be decided whether to have a 2000E hrs. check-in or not. Regardless, I recommend we all monitor our respective repeaters till 2000E hrs.
Service Support:Due to the makeup of the snow (Wet) and winds that may exceed 20 mph, combined with all the beetle dead Ash trees in the area,
Claverack Rural Electric is expecting periodic power outages. Please make sure your fuel for generators is available, batteries in your radio shack are charged, and take the time to try your auxiliary power sources before the storm arrives.
Command/SOI: (Signal Operating Instructions)
JohnyMac will be acting as NCS (Net Control Station). At this time, I am looking for an ANCS volunteer. The volunteer will mostly be involved with SKYWARN report recording and sending results to the county EOC (Emergency Operations Center) Director and BINGO NOAA. Also as a backup in case NCS is hit by a bus.
SOI (Signal Operation Instructions)
Dates/Times,
November 21, 2024
> Begin to monitor the Elk Mtn. Repeater
> 2000E hrs. a quick check-in to the Elk Mtn. repeater for any updates and to make sure equipment is
working.
P.A.C.E. (Primary, Alternate, Contingency, Emergency)
P = Elk Mnt.
A = Montrose
C = SIGNAL
E = 3.964 Mhz LSB
November 22, 2024
> 0800E hrs. check-in with SKYWARN report
> 1200E hrs. check-in with SKYWARN report
> 1600E hrs. check-in with SKYWARN report
> 2000E hrs. check-in with SKYWARN report TO BE DETERINED...
P.A.C.E. (Primary, Alternate, Contingency, Emergency)
P = Elk Mtn., is Primary however the following repeaters will be linked, Montrose, Forkston Mtn., Wilkes-Barre,
and Red Rock**
A = Montrose
C = SIGNAL
E = 14.250 Mhz USB
* =
BINGO NOAA UPDATE 1500E Hrs ** = Elk Mnt. Union Dale, 145.430 Mhz, -.600 Mhz, PL 77.0 hz
Montrose 147.375, +.600 Mhz, PL 77.0 Hz
Forkston 147.210, +.600 Mhz, PL 77.0 Hz
Red Rock 147.000 Mhz, +.600 Mhz, PL, 77.0 Hz
Wiles-Barre 146.940 Mhz, -.600 Mhz, PL, 127.3 Hz
