Date: Saturday, September 28th, 2019
Time: 9 AM to 1 PM
Simulated Scenario: ESF #2 “field station” support for CRESA, direct observation and monitoring of various high-risk bridges and related waterways, and reporting those observations to the CRESA EOC via amateur radio using a prototype “Bridge Spot Report” form.
This will be a field deployment exercise. All members are encouraged to participate.
Deployment Locations: As dispatched by the Emergency Coordinator as part of exercise play.
Deployment Environment: Outdoors, likely no amenities, be prepared for rain.
Equipment to Bring:
• Mobile personal VHF/UHF radio (capable of at least 25 watts, dual band helpful)
• External antenna (mounted or portable)
• Clark County Road Atlas (either):
− $22 hard copy from the GIS Map Store, Suite 232, Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin Street, Vancouver
− Free download at https://www.ccareswa.org/system/files/library/Clark%20County%20Road%20%2...
Current Handi-Card (Operating Aid, Tab 7, https://www.ccareswa.org/system/files/library/7-A-1%20CCARES%20Handi-Car...)
• Copy of all exercise documents
Optional Equipment:
• GPS system
• Enable APRS from member vehicles during the exercise
Exercise Documents: Download from https://www.ccareswa.org/library-tree/153
Hot Wash: At the conclusion of the exercise, all members should participate in an on-the-
radio “hot wash” (exercise debriefing) which will be conducted by the EC on CLRK 2.