Projects
Active Projects
The following are the active projects currently in progress with Cupertino ARES/RACES.
- ARKnet Deployment; Build-out of the Cupertino Emergency Intranet
- Volunteer Comm Package; Communications package deployed to Cupertino Fire Stations
Completed Projects
The following are the completed projects.
- ARKnet Pilot; A Pilot to test the feasibility of deploying a Cupertino Emergency Intranet
- AX.25 Packet Kits; Standardizing the CARES field Packet Kits
- Communications Van; Cupertino OES Communications Support
- CCC Technology Roadmap; An approach for introducing technology to the ARKs
Upcoming Activities
6 Sep 2018, General Meeting
Topic: Understanding and working with forms. Quinlan Center, Social Room. 7:30pm to 9:00pm
6 Sep 2018, Yellow Command Exercise
Regional exercise; support the City with Shelter Ops (AM) and an EOC Table top exercise (PM). Quinlan Center, 8:00am to 3:00pm
15 Sep 2018, Fall Festival
Public outreach, CARES information booth. Memorial Park, 10:00 am to 5:00pm
29 Sep 2018, Radio Day
Get familiar with programming your radio. City Hall, 10:00a to 12:00p
4 Oct 2018, General Meeting
Topic: TBD. Quinlan Center, Social Room. 7:30pm to 9:00pm
25 Oct 2018, SCC OES Alternate EOC Exercise
Details to follow.
1 Nov 2018, General Meeting
Topic: Alt911 and Packet Radio during a Communications Outage. Quinlan Center, Social Room. 7:30pm to 9:00pm
3 Nov 2018, Sheriff's Heroes Fun Run
This public service event and fund raiser supports Santa Clara County Pediatrics. City Hall, 8:00am to 12:00pm,
6 Dec 2018, General Meeting
Topic: Earthquake Drill Prep. Quinlan Center, Social Room. 7:30pm to 9:00pm
15 Dec 2018, Earthquake Exercise
Full communications deployment, CARES and CERT, ARK Level 2 Activation, two shifts. 8:00am to 4:00pm
4 May 2019, Spring Communications Exercise
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