Docs & References
Updated: 12 December 2020
Introduction
Ensuring a repeatable process is critical to ensure a successful activation and field deployment. Skills are maintained by practice and drills, and ensuring that the response process is understood, consistent, and repeatable. This section describes the various documents that support this objective.
Standard Operating Procedures
Name | Description, Content |
---|---|
Infectious Disease Response Plan (.docx), Dec 2020 |
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. |
CARES Task List, Nov 2019 |
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. |
Emergency Plan, Aug 2020 |
This plan provides a written guide containing the minimum information that would be needed in an emergency. |
Part 1, Overview, Jul 2019 |
Part 1 introduces CARES, and the general method by which we operate. The sections include:
|
Part 2, Procedures, Feb 2013 |
Part 2 introduces the different procedures that we execute during the course of an activation.
|
Part 3, General Information, September 2002 |
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, Checklists, July 2006 |
Part 5 includes both procedural as well as technical checklists. See the table of contents for the full listing. |
Part 6, Forms |
This section is Obsolete |
Part 7, Information Security Plan |
Describes how we will manage the sensitive information on behalf of our served agencies. Not available on line. |
Part 8, Training Plan, Nov 2015 |
This document reviews the method for pursuing one of several qualifications granted by CARES. Qualifications cover these areas:
|
Field References
Name | Description, Content |
---|---|
Field Communications Operations Handbook Manual | Booklet, Dec 2019 |
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.
|
Message Passing Proword Cheat sheet, June 2018 |
PDF, This is a compilation of the prowords used for accurate message passing. |
SCCo RACES Packet Radio Users Guide Manual | Booklet, Feb 2018 |
PDF, This Handbook includes information on operating packet radio on the Santa
Clara County RACES Packet Systems.
|
Packet Radio Users Guide Manual | Booklet, Dec 2019 |
PDF, This Handbook introduces packet radio, the CARES Packet Kits, and procedures for creating, sending, and receiving packet messages.
|
ARK Activation Handbook Manual | Booklet, Dec 2019 |
PDF, This manual is the guide for starting up the Cupertino ARKs.
|
Cupertino City Map, Aug 2012 |
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. |
Comm 469 Reference Manual | Booklet, July 2019 |
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.
|
Comm 469 Radio Reference Manual | Booklet, Feb 2020 |
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.
|
Comm 469 Packet Procedures Manual, May 2019 |
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. |
Comm 469 Preventive Maintenance Procedures Manual | Booklet, Jan 2020 |
PDF, This manual describes the maintenance procedures to be periodically performed on Comm 469.
|
CERT Field Communications Handbook Manual | Booklet, Aug 2020 |
PDF, This manual describes the GMRS and FRS radio systems and procedures for CERT teams operating from an ARK.
|
Net Control Scripts
Name | Description, Content |
---|---|
CARES Weekly Net Script |
PDF, This script is used to guide the Net Control Operator through the weekly Net procedure (ver: 160607). |
County Weekly Net Script |
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. |
Mesh Networking
Name | Description, Content |
---|---|
Mesh Client Handbook Manual | Booklet, May 2016 |
PDF, This handbook contains general set-up and operation steps for using a Mesh node in the field.
|
Mesh Server Handbook Manual | Booklet, August 2018 |
PDF, This handbook contains general set-up steps for a Ubuntu Linux Server that supports a Mesh field deployment. |
Upcoming Activities
4 Feb 2021, General Meeting
TBD. 7:30pm to 9:00pm, Teleconference
4 Mar 2021, General Meeting
CuSD System Overview. 7:30pm to 9:00pm, Teleconference
1 Apr 2021, General Meeting
SJW System Overview. 7:30pm to 9:00pm, Teleconference
6 May 2021, General Meeting
ISA Exercise Prep. 7:30pm to 9:00pm, Teleconference
15 May 2021, ISA Field Comm Exercise
8:00am to 12:00pm, Details to follow
3 Jun 2021, General Meeting
Field Day Prep; 4th of July Prep?. 7:30pm to 9:00pm, Teleconference