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Washington County (Oregon) ARES®/RACES Amateur Radio Emergency Service - Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service
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News Release from: Oregon State Police SET #1 - PHOTOGRAPHS FROM HIGHWAY 30 SLIDE WEST OF CLATSKANIE Posted: December 11th, 2007 4:44 PM http://www.flashnews.net/images/news/121107.hwy30slide.1.jpg http://www.flashnews.net/images/news/121107.hwy30slide.2.jpg http://www.flashnews.net/images/news/121107.hwy30slide.3.jpg http://www.flashnews.net/images/news/121107.hwy30slide.4.jpg http://www.flashnews.net/images/news/121107.hwy30slide.5.jpg News Release from: Oregon State Police SET #2 - PHOTOGRAPHS FROM HIGHWAY 30 SLIDE WEST OF CLATSKANIE Posted: December 11th, 2007 4:45 PM http://www.flashnews.net/images/news/121107.hwy30slide.6.jpg http://www.flashnews.net/images/news/121107.hwy30slide.7.jpg http://www.flashnews.net/images/news/121107.hwy30slide.8.jpg http://www.flashnews.net/images/news/121107.hwy30slide.9.jpg http://www.flashnews.net/images/news/121107.hwy30slide.10.jpg Source: Oregon State Police Information about the Vernonia Flood http://www.vernoniafloodinfo.blogspot.com/ Ray K7VDQ make the news Banks Radio Operator..... |
December 2007 Floods
We were activated for
emergency communications support at 0823 hrs on Monday 12/03/07 because
of a severe storm event that impacted numerous District-1 counties.
This has been one of the longer activation periods for D-1 over the
years. I was to express my sincere thanks to not only all those that
participated in the actual operations, but those that were on standby
for periods of time, those that monitored the D-1 primary nets, and
those amateurs that allowed us clear operating frequencies during this
disaster. It was a great team effort and everyone in authority has said
just that. We have had good coverage on various news media due to the
hard work of our District PIO (KE7JSS), but now is not the time to kick
back and take it easy. Now is the time to get your gear checked,
cleaned up, and be ready to go for the next time we are called.
CUL & 73, David M. Kidd KA7OZO District Emergency Coordinator (ARES) Oregon ARES District One http://www.oregonaresd1.org/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From those of us that might be considered at the front line, I want to pass on my, and the rest of Tillamook Counties sincere thanks to ALL those that gave of their time to support the efforts. I am certain that it is through these efforts here that the recovery process for us began as fast as it did. In addition to being the ARES EC for Tillamook County I also hold the title of Emergency Management Coordinator. I am doing everything I can to get the word out to the local citizens that the Amateur Community, both locally and elsewhere, went above and beyond during this event. OZO has seen these words before but they apply here: Your efforts, initiative, and devotion reflected great credit upon each of you and were keeping with the highest traditions of all Amateur Radio Operatorʼs. Thanks and 73s Gordon McCraw, WX7EM EC and EM Coordinator Tillamook County -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I want to echo David's message, all of you should be proud of your performance, I know that I am very proud of your performance. It is very rewarding to be associated with a group of amateurs that act and perform so professionally. You handled this emergency event as if you do it every day, not every few years. Thank you for your time, efforts, and flexibility in dealing with this event. Bill Morris, W7IH, SEC -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We all did a very good job and we all should be proud of our huge collective contribution to the community. |
Just wanted to say thanks to all the ham radio operators who were absolutely indispensible during this storm. It also points out the need for me to get trained, and licenses and get some ham equipment at the radio station so we're more prepared for the next one. Thanks again, and if you can, let the local folks know I'm interested in their next available training opportunity. Michael Desmond News Director NNB Radio, Astoria, Oregon -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I want to thank all of you for your support of Red Cross during the floods/wind storm. Your assistance provided an invaluable service in providing much needed communications. 73, Polly Alexander W7HMG Oregon Trail Chaper American Red Cross -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pacific Northwest Storms -- ARES activated in Oregon and Washington for severe early winter storms, resulting in Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski stating "I'm going to tell you who the heroes were from the very beginning of this -- the ham radio operators. These people just came in and actually provided a tremendous communication link to us." The Oregon Office of Emergency Management said radio operators were tireless in their efforts to keep systems connected. When even state police had difficulty reaching some of their own troops, ham radio worked, setting up networks so emergency officials could communicate and relay lists of supplies needed in stricken areas. In Oregon, 60 ARES volunteers worked the storm, activating the District One Emergency Radio Network, which serves the northwest corner of the state. They worked with Red Cross as well as with major hospitals, Heartnet radio network and district-wide emergency managers, including the Oregon Office of Emergency Management in Salem. DEC David Kidd, KA7OZO, said, "The Red Cross set up two shelters in Tillamook County and four in Columbia County. The ham station was operational at the Vernonia Fire Department and had contact with Clatsop and Columbia Counties, relaying traffic as needed and supporting the Red Cross re-supply operation." The ARES E-Letter December 19, 2007 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
