Cupertino ARES/RACES

This document is supplemental guidance for Cupertino Citizen Corps whenever CCC is activated for a response during an infectious disease or pandemic event. Revisions will be made as new guidance becomes available.

This document guides the selection of tasks that CARES will employ to meet the objectives defined in the Incident Action Plan when an activation occurs.

This plan provides a written guide containing the minimum information that would be needed in an emergency.

Part 1 introduces CARES, and the general method by which we operate. The sections include:

• Organization
• City Hazards
• Served Agencies
• Overview of Operations

Part 2 introduces the different procedures that we execute during the course of an activation.

• Roles and Responsibilities
• Operating Procedures
  • Phone Tree
  • PSA - Preliminary Safety Assessment
  • ISA - Infrastructure Safety Assessment
  • Field Assignment
  • Emergency Net Control
  • Weekly Net Control
• Emergency Net Logistics
• Admin Procedures

Part 3 is a collection of topics of interest to an emergency responder. In light of the work done at County RACES, this section is under review for on-going relevance.

Part 5 includes both procedural as well as technical checklists. See the table of contents for the full listing.

This section is Obsolete

Describes how we will manage the sensitive information on behalf of our served agencies. Not available on line.

This document reviews the method for pursuing one of several qualifications granted by CARES. Qualifications cover these areas:

• Field Responder
• Net Control Operator
• Radio Room Operator
• Shift Supervisor / Comm Team Lead
• Comm Van Operator, Supervisor

PDF, This Handbook is a compilation of several SOP areas as well as key procedure training. This handbook should be carried by all CARES members.
Note: The Booklet file is formatted to create a 5½" x 8½" booklet when printed with a 2 sided printer. See the printing instructions here.

PDF, This is a compilation of the prowords used for accurate message passing.

PDF, Santa Clara County RACES. This document lays out the "rules" that we will use when speaking on the radio.

PDF, This Handbook includes information on operating packet radio on the Santa Clara County RACES Packet Systems.
Note: The Booklet file is formatted to create a 5½" x 8½" booklet when printed with a 2 sided printer. See the printing instructions here.

PDF, This Handbook introduces packet radio, the CARES Packet Kits, and procedures for creating, sending, and receiving packet messages.
Note: The Booklet file is formatted to create a 5½" x 8½" booklet when printed with a 2 sided printer. See the printing instructions here.

PDF, This manual is the guide for starting up the Cupertino ARKs.
Note: The Booklet file is formatted to create a 5½" x 8½" booklet when printed with a 2 sided printer. See the printing instructions here.

PDF, This is an 11"x14" map of Cupertino with the County Grid system overlay. Copies are available at the Comm Van and the EOC. This map will print to 8.5"x11", but may be tough to read.

PDF, This manual covers most information and procedures needed to deploy and operate the communications van. The intended user is the Van Supervisor and Van Sups-in-Training.
Note: The Booklet file is formatted to create a 5½" x 8½" booklet when printed with a 2 sided printer. See the printing instructions here.

PDF, This manual is a quick reference for most of the radio equipment installed in the van. Paper copies of the manufacturer's manuals are available for in the van as well.
Note: The Booklet file is formatted to create a 5½" x 8½" booklet when printed with a 2 sided printer. See the printing instructions here.

PDF, This manual describes the process for operating Packet Radio in Comm 469. All Packet Operators should familiarize yourselves with this in the event you are asked to staff the packet station at Comm 469.

PDF, This manual describes the maintenance procedures to be periodically performed on Comm 469.
Note: The Booklet file is formatted to create a 5½" x 8½" booklet when printed with a 2 sided printer. See the printing instructions here.

PDF, This manual describes the GMRS and FRS radio systems and procedures for CERT teams operating from an ARK.
Note: The Booklet file is formatted to create a 5½" x 8½" booklet when printed with a 2 sided printer. See the printing instructions here.

PDF, This script is used to guide the Net Control Operator through the weekly Net procedure (ver: 160607).

PDF, Cupertino checks into the SVECS net weekly to report our check-in totals. The Net Control position rotates to all cities, and our turn comes up every 10 weeks.

PDF, This handbook contains general set-up and operation steps for using a Mesh node in the field.
Note: The Booklet file is formatted to create a 5½" x 8½" booklet when printed with a 2 sided printer. See the printing instructions here.

PDF, This handbook contains general set-up steps for a Ubuntu Linux Server that supports a Mesh field deployment.
NOTE! Some adjustments to these procedures are required when using this with the Debien (or RPi's Rasbien) Distro.
Note: The Booklet file is formatted to create a 5½" x 8½" booklet when printed with a 2 sided printer. See the printing instructions here.