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2026-05-01T13:45:29Z

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== Basic NET Training Class Status ==
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* Modified or delayed. Details will be posted here and/or sent via email to registered Trainees.
* Postponed. PBEM will follow up via email when the current emergency incident response concludes.
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* <s>Sat 04/11 Segment A</s>
* <s>Sun 04/12 Segment B</s>
* <s>Sat 04/25 Segment C</s>
* <s>Sun 04/26 Segment A</s>
* Sat 05/02 Segment B
* Sun 05/03 Segment C
* Sat 05/09 Final Field Exercise
* Sun 05/10 Final Field Exercise

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Community Preparedness Team Strategic Plan

2026-05-01T01:16:38Z

GlennDevitt: /* NET Goal #1: Branding & Awareness of NET */ Revisions in progress, pausing

'''DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT The following article is a working draft of the strategic plan for the community preparedness team. DRAFT DRAFT DRAFT'''


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===== 2025 Community Preparedness Team Strategic Planning Group members =====
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!Organization
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|Joshua Baker
|Outreach Program Manager, '''Lloyd Ecodistrict'''
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|Glenn Devitt
|Community Preparedness Coordinator, '''Portland Bureau of Emergency Management'''
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|Michael Genuine
|Emergency Preparedness and Safety Manager, '''Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization'''
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|Regina Ingabire
|Community Resilience Outreach Manager, '''Portland Bureau of Emergency Management'''
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|Ernie Jones
|BEECN Coordinator (retired), '''Portland Bureau of Emergency Management'''
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|Lydia Ledgerwood-Eberlein
|Senior Analyst, Community Capacity Building and Grant Coordination, '''Multnomah County Emergency Management'''
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|Marisol Lozano-Peralta
|Community Engagement Specialist, '''Portland Bureau of Emergency Management'''
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|Angelique Nomie
|Administrative Specialist, '''Portland Bureau of Emergency Management'''
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|Jim Quinn
|Board Member, '''Friends of Portland NET'''
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|Jeremy Van Keuren
|Community Preparedness Manager, '''Portland Bureau of Emergency Management'''
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== PBEM Community Preparedness Team Policy Drivers Journal ==
To view, click the EXPAND link to the right of the screen.
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Below is a table listing the factors, both internal and external, which shape policies for PBEM's Community Preparedness Team.
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!Policy Driver
!Explanation and Implications
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|style="text-align:center"|'''<big>1</big>'''
|Portland Neighborhood Emergency Teams are included in [https://www.portland.gov/code/3/124#toc-3-124-070-neighborhood-emergency-team-program Portland City Code] (though no other community disaster preparedness programs are).
|Though the code language is not particularly detailed, all program policies should at least not contradict code.
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|style="text-align:center"|'''<big>2</big>'''
|PBEM is an "all hazards" emergency management organization.
|Community programming must consider the region's disaster risks (preferably through a formal hazard identification and risk assessment) and be mindful of how different disasters require different community resources. For example, the differences in how communities prepare for an earthquake compared to preparation for an extreme weather event.
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|style="text-align:center"|'''<big>3</big>'''
|Neighborhoods/communities will be/often are the frontline disaster responders, not government.
|PBEM community programming should decentralize knowledge, expertise, and equipment.
|-
|style="text-align:center"|'''<big>4</big>'''
|Communities underserved by government bear the brunt of a disaster.
|Those communities may include immigrant communities, communities of color, persons with disabilities, and low-income households. To address this, PBEM advocates for the application of [https://belonging.berkeley.edu/sites/default/files/2022-12/Targeted%20Universalism%20Primer.pdf Targeted Universalism] when developing programs.
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|style="text-align:center"|'''<big>5</big>'''
|PBEM volunteers only deploy when directly requested by PBEM, except in the case of a major earthquake when communications are unavailable. In that event, they follow the Earthquake Plan developed by their team.
|This factor necessitates that NETs and communities be prepared in the immediate aftermath of an earthquake, with clear protocols, to deploy without a request from PBEM. For all other incidents, NETs must not deploy until requested directly by PBEM via socialized and established notification systems (e.g. Everbridge).
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| style="text-align:center" |'''6'''
|From PBEM's perspective, the only reason for organizing NETs into geographic-based neighborhood teams is to respond to an earthquake.
|In the history of the NET program, volunteers have only ever deployed under PBEM's direct guidance and management, with PBEM effectively serving as the "incident commander" for responding volunteers. No anticipated disaster would break this trend '''''except''''' for an earthquake. In that situation, it makes sense for NETs to come together as neighborhood teams to organize and respond.
This implies that the organization of NETs into teams should center around their response to an earthquake.
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| style="text-align:center" |'''7'''
|Following a catastrophic earthquake, communities should plan to be on their own for up to two weeks.
|Community training, curriculum, and messaging around earthquake preparedness and response should be shaped by the prospect of receiving no outside aid or assistance for up to two weeks. For example, this should shape how we talk with folks about storing water, or treating injured people, or establishing communications.
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| style="text-align:center" |'''8'''
|Communities manage their own disaster response volunteer teams.
|It is not the responsibility of PBEM or the City of Portland to manage neighborhood-based teams of disaster response volunteers; only to support them through training, equipment, and information. Community organizing must happen at the community level.
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| style="text-align:center" |'''9'''
|Community-based organizations (CBOs) play a critical role in disaster preparedness, response, and recovery.
|PBEM is responsible for organizing, guiding, and training Portland-area CBO personnel to prepare for their roles (e.g. through the COAD).
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| style="text-align:center" |'''10'''
|Portland NET is an urban volunteer disaster response program.
|Organization and training of volunteers must consider the urban landscape, particularly when PBEM adopts curriculum from other programs. For example, CERT programming from FEMA is best suited for residential suburban and rural communities. NET, on the other hand, has modified CERT curriculum to consider vertical communities (e.g. apartment buildings) and organizing into multiple teams across city neighborhoods as opposed to having a single "Portland" team.
As an accessory to this policy driver, programming should consider that approximately 47% of Portlanders are renters.<ref>''State of Housing report''. (n.d.). Portland.gov. https://www.portland.gov/phb/state-of-housing-report</ref>
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| style="text-align:center" |'''<big>11</big>'''
|Not everyone has time to be a NET volunteer, but everyone has a part to play in their community's disaster resilience.
|Becoming a NET volunteer takes 28 hours of basic training and a minimum 12-hour annual commitment. To keep programming equitable and accessible PBEM should ensure that there are multiple points of entry to participation, and that no person is excluded on the basis of their socioeconomic status or their schedule.
|-
| style="text-align:center" |'''<big>12</big>'''
|Disaster response volunteers have access to sensitive information, vulnerable populations, secure property access, and taxpayer-owned equipment.
|For this reason, disaster response volunteers must undertake a criminal background check renewed every three years. If a volunteer serves in the EOC, they should read and sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA).
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|style="text-align:center"|'''<big>13</big>'''
|PBEM should work with other government organizations and community organizations to force multiply resilience and produce "community resilience dividends".
|Communities better prepared for a disaster also present better public health outcomes, less social isolation, and less crime. When possible, PBEM should remove disaster resilience from its silo and connect programming to other resilience efforts.
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== PBEM Community Preparedness Team Vision, Mission, and Values ==
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====== <big>Vision</big> ======
| style="background:#AFEEEE; text-align:left; padding-left:20px; padding-right:20px; border:4px solid white;"|Portlanders lead, support, and collaborate with one another to prepare for, adapt to, and thrive after disasters, with a focus on ensuring that no community is left behind in our city's resilience future.
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====== <big>Mission</big> ======
| style="background:#C3F5F5; text-align:left; padding-left:20px; padding-right:20px; border:4px solid white;"|To strengthen community resilience by fostering inclusive networks, co-creating accessible preparedness programming, and building long-term partnerships that empower everyone who lives, works, plays, and worships in Portland.
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====== <big>Values</big> ======
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# '''Safety and Well-Being:''' The physical safety and emotional well-being of volunteers, staff, and community members are paramount. We provide trauma-informed training, resources, and care to support all participants in Community Preparedness Team activities.
# '''Equity and Historical Acknowledgement:''' We recognize the importance of understanding our city's and region's history and work to ensure that our programs are inclusive, accessible, and responsive to all Portlanders, especially those most affected by disasters.
# '''Community-Centered Collaboration:''' We meet communities as partners. We support community-driven solutions through action, collaboration and co-creation of programs and resources.
# '''Preparedness Through Co-Creation:''' We see preparedness as the foundation of resilience. We co-create policies, trainings and resources that provide communities with the knowledge, skills, and support they need to act independently and collectively before, during, and after emergencies.
# '''Inclusive Design and Accessibility:''' We use inclusive design principles and lead with accessibility to ensure that our policies, resources, trainings, and programs are practical and meaningful for all.
# '''Building Trust Through Transparency and Accountability:''' We believe trust must be earned through honest communication, clear intentions, and follow-through. We hold ourselves and our partners accountable to the communities we serve.
# '''Prioritizing Impact Over Scale:''' We favor meaningful and intentional engagement over quantity. We believe this builds stronger, more sustainable networks of resilience.
# '''Agents of Positive Change:''' As emergency responders, we advocate for a more resilient and thriving community for all. We are facilitators of and partners in positive change with the communities we serve.
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== Community Preparedness Team Service Areas ==
The section below covers all the programs managed by PBEM's Community Preparedness Team.

'''Approval Status guide:'''

Each of a goal's objectives includes its current approval status. Each objective progresses through five possible statues:

#{{color box|#B8F5D0| '''Proposed''' }}: Objectives proposed by the program manager to the Strategic Planning Committee for review in a strategic planning session.
#{{color box|#4DE38A| '''Under Review''' }}: The objective was discussed at a strategic planning session and the program manager is incorporating committee feedback to prep for committee approval.
#{{color box|#00C96B| '''Committee Approved''' |white}}: The Strategic Planning Committee has approved the objective as written (though it may not yet include KPIs/timeline/prioritization yet).
#{{color box|#00A65A| '''Director Review''' |white}}: The Committee has added KPIs/timeline/prioritization and sent to the PBEM Director for review and feedback or approval.
#{{color box|#d35d30| '''Adopted''' |white}}:The objective is approved for the final PBEM CPT Strategic Plan.

=== Portland Neighborhood Emergency Teams (Portland NET) ===
'''Program manager:''' Glenn Devitt

'''Background:''' TBA

To view, click the EXPAND link to the right of the screen.
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==== NET Goal #1: Branding & Awareness of NET ====
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| style="width: 5%; text-align:center" |'''<big>NET 1A</big>'''
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| style="width: 20%" |Fix NET branding
|Potential volunteers frequently say they are too old, disabled, or simply trepidatious about doing SAR and putting themselves in danger.
Photos used to promote the program are too focused on flames and patient carrying. Promote volunteer roles using the other 14 VSFs.
Emphasize community-building and the fact that there is a role in NET for everyone.
Work with the PBEM PIO.
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| style="width: 15%; background-color: #B8F5D0; text-align: center; color: black" |<big>'''Proposed'''</big>
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| style="width: 5%; text-align:center" |'''<big>NET 1B</big>'''
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|BEECN & NET Integration
|Continue to merge the programs from the volunteer and administrative perspectives, so that BEECN volunteers are fully integrated under the VSF structure.
Continue the tradition of publicly advertising BEECN sites as a distinct emergency response capability.
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| style="width: 15%; background-color: #B8F5D0; text-align: center; color: black" |<big>'''Proposed'''</big>
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| style="width: 5%; text-align:center" |<big>'''NET 1C'''</big>
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|Complete a [https://app.smartsheet.com/b/publish?EQBCT=af06ca29dd8d4b0badab875e0a6b06b8 comprehensive data dashboard]
|Continue to improve collection, and analysis, of program metrics. Develop and promote dashboards to City leadership and the public (this would include all CPT programs).
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| style="width: 15%; background-color: #B8F5D0; text-align: center; color: black" |<big>'''Proposed'''</big>
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==== NET Goal #2: Improve program accessibility ====
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| style="width: 5%; text-align:center" |'''<big>NET 2A</big>'''
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|Analyze demographic data trends to determine whether we are heading in the correct direction. '''[JVK note: this is more like a step to an objective rather than objective itself I think. Or are you suggesting we do a perennial review of data trends to create new program objectives? If so, how often? Check out the draft dashboard I'm working on, linked on NET 1D]'''
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| style="width: 15%; background-color: #B8F5D0; text-align: center; color: black" |<big>'''Proposed'''</big>
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| style="width: 5%; text-align:center" |'''<big>NET 2B</big>'''
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|Interpretation/Translation
|'''[JVK note: please elaborate...]'''
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| style="width: 15%; background-color: #B8F5D0; text-align: center; color: black" |<big>'''Proposed'''</big>
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| style="width: 5%; text-align:center" |'''<big>NET 2C</big>'''
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|Better integration of persons with disabilities, both directly and through partner organizations
|'''[JVK note: how might P-CEP or the new CERT module figure into this?]'''
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| style="width: 15%; background-color: #B8F5D0; text-align: center; color: black" |<big>'''Proposed'''</big>
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==== NET Goal #3: Increase Basic NET Training capacity ====
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| style="width: 5%; text-align:center" |'''<big>NET 3A</big>'''
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| style="width: 20%" |Address Facility Contraints
|We currently can reliably use only the PF&R Training Center Main Classroom on weekends. The classroom components are limited to 50 people, because more makes it impossible to take questions. Managing 50 already demands a lot from instructors. Diligent searching by staff and NETs have not turned up other suitable facilities, at low or no cost. We have placed classes at locations such as Terwilliger Plaza as a convenience to some trainees. But there is added overhead for staff, and the quality of the learning environment is more difficult to maintain. '''[JVK note: Does the new burn pan help open possibilities?]'''
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| style="width: 15%; background-color: #B8F5D0; text-align: center; color: black" |<big>'''Proposed'''</big>
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| style="width: 5%; text-align:center" |'''<big>NET 3B</big>'''
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|Address instructor constraints
|'''[JVK note:''' '''are you referring to payment methods?]'''
* Develop and regularly offer a training about ‘How to Be an Excellent Instructor,’ separate from SME topic. Resources have been identified, but the project has not been a priority.

* Long-term, cultivate a more robust culture of volunteer and paid SME trainers, expanding on past successes of individuals rising through the ranks.

* Short-term, identify a solution to the shortage of qualified instructors for the Medical and Disaster Psychology units (3, 4, 5).

* Better develop the regional trainer list. Jurisdictions appear to still maintain their own privately, and have contributed few to [[Instructors|the public list]].
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| style="width: 15%; background-color: #B8F5D0; text-align: center; color: black" |<big>'''Proposed'''</big>
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| style="width: 5%; text-align:center" |'''<big>NET 3C</big>'''
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|Increase Available PF&R instructors
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* Decide whether recruiting more PF&R Instructors is feasible at this juncture, or should be set aside for now.

* See Improve PF&R Buy-in.
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| style="width: 15%; background-color: #B8F5D0; text-align: center; color: black" |<big>'''Proposed'''</big>
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==== NET Goal #4: Increase Advanced Training Capacity ====
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| style="width: 5%; text-align:center" |<big>'''NET 4A'''</big>
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| style="width: 20%" |Offer classes based on volunteer VSF priorities
|Use the Annual Customer Service survey to schedule advanced classes based on volunteer interests.
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| style="width: 15%; background-color: #B8F5D0; text-align: center; color: black" |<big>'''Proposed'''</big>
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| style="width: 5%; text-align:center" |<big>'''NET 4B'''</big>
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|Recruit and train more NET trainers through Train the Trainer courses
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* Staff should continue to focus on training trainers, not delivering classes themselves. The latter is unsustainable.

* The upfront investment can be high, but so is the return. In the long term, volunteer’s willingness to instruct for reduced rates, and for free, constrain costs.

* Ongoing management and vetting of instructors is critical, so that volunteers continue to know that training offered by PBEM is high quality.

* Address Instructor Constraints Develop and regularly offer a training about ‘How to Be an Excellent Instructor,’ separate from SME topic. Resources have been identified, but the project has not been a priority.

* Demonstrated success with this model:
** VSF02 – Radio/RTLs
** VSF08 – NET HSI Instructor cadre
** VSF14 – Speakers Bureau
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| style="width: 15%; background-color: #B8F5D0; text-align: center; color: black" |<big>'''Proposed'''</big>
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| style="width: 5%; text-align:center" |<big>'''NET 4C'''</big>
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|Peer Instructor Network (PIN)
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* Reassess feasibility.

* If retained, develop a new recruiting approach.

* Promote PIN for multi-team training (formerly NERF)
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| style="width: 15%; background-color: #B8F5D0; text-align: center; color: black" |<big>'''Proposed'''</big>
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| style="width: 5%; text-align:center" |<big>'''NET 4D'''</big>
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|Large-scale Exercises
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* Continue integrating NET/BEECN into exercises, like IronOR.

* Continue CDEs, with inclusion of other Oregon CERTs.

* Conduct an overnight and multi-day exercise.
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| style="width: 15%; background-color: #B8F5D0; text-align: center; color: black" |<big>'''Proposed'''</big>
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==== NET Goal #5: Improve Support for Team Autonomy ====
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| style="width: 5%; text-align:center" |<big>'''NET 5A'''</big>
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| style="width: 20%" |Maintain Standards
|‘Autonomy’ does not mean ‘chaos’. Continue to foster initiative, and reward integration of those efforts withing established NET policy and priorities.
'''JVK note:''' '''Agreed, but not sure this belongs in a strategic plan if a strategic plan presupposes maintaining a status quo.'''
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| style="width: 15%; background-color: #B8F5D0; text-align: center; color: black" |<big>'''Proposed'''</big>
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| style="width: 5%; text-align:center" |<big>'''NET 5B'''</big>
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|Team Leader Training
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* Continue developing and deploying the well-received [[Team Development Arcs]].

* Find and deliver general leadership development training.

* Implement, directly or through FPN, a TL mentorship program.
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| style="width: 15%; background-color: #B8F5D0; text-align: center; color: black" |<big>'''Proposed'''</big>
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|<big>'''NET 5C'''</big>
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|Team organizing framework guidance
|Use the Wiki to publish articles that flesh out the distinctions between NERF/NET/CRD. The guidance is intended to help teams chart their own course on how they grow.
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|
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==== NET Goal #6: Fiscal Stability ====
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| style="width: 5%; text-align:center" |'''<big>NET 6A</big>'''
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| style="width: 20%" |Find new grant funding
|Meet with the Office of Grants and Funding to discuss potential funding streams, beyond General Fund, UASI, and SHSP.
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| style="width: 15%; background-color: #B8F5D0; text-align: center; color: black" |<big>'''Proposed'''</big>
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| style="width: 5%; text-align:center" |'''<big>NET 6B</big>'''
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|Generate income
|Convert NET into an enterprise program.

* Acknowledge that initiating a payment acceptance mechanism could potentially harm perception of the programs.

* Acknowledge that any income generation could cause, or be perceived to cause, competition for funds with Friends of Portland NET.

* Consider minimal fees, e.g. $5 for CPR training.

* Consider sliding-scale fees.

* Consider ‘pay it forward’ options for Basic NET Training, allowing new NETs to make a completely optional donation to defray the costs of BNT for future trainees.

* Consider class fees that are refunded for attendance, or forfeited for not-attendance. The intent here is to reduce no-shows, rather than raise revenue.
* Payment receipt options are numerous. Other bureaus have adopted their own disparate mechanisms, so there is a precedent. An amendment to City Code by Council might be required.
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| style="width: 15%; background-color: #B8F5D0; text-align: center; color: black" |<big>'''Proposed'''</big>
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==== UNIDOS NET ====

=== Basic Earthquake Emergency Communications Nodes (BEECN) ===
'''Program manager:''' Jeremy Van Keuren
:''For background on the BEECN program, please visit the [[Basic Earthquake Emergency Communications Nodes (BEECN)#BEECN Program Introduction|BEECN Program Introduction article]].''
To view, click the EXPAND link to the right of the screen.
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==== BEECN Goal #1: Pull the BEECN Readiness Score to a consistent 50% quarterly average ====
'''Background:''' The [https://app.smartsheet.com/b/publish?EQBCT=9094103decb2475885daa0b03ac13496 BEECN Readiness Score] is an aggregate score reflecting key deployment readiness factors for each individual BEECN resource and the program as a whole. The Readiness Score in and of itself is not important, but it assesses the viability of elements that make a BEECN resource work, such as volunteers assigned, radio signal strength, deployment status, and more. A low score for a BEECN resource indicates that deploying it in the aftermath of an earthquake is less likely to be successful as there are more points of prospective failure.

PBEM began tracking the overall BEECN readiness score in October 2023. From then to November 2025, the overall BEECN Readiness Score has maintained an average of 27% and has not climbed past 36%. This is important because individual BEECN resources depend on an integrated network of collaborative BEECN resources. Therefore, a low overall score represents a higher risk of the BEECN system failing to perform in the aftermath of an earthquake.

The PBEM Community Preparedness Team proposes the following objectives in order to bring the overall BEECN Readiness Score to a consistent average at or exceeding 50%:
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|style="width: 5%; text-align:center"|'''<big>BEECN 1A</big>'''
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| style="width: 20%" |Evaluate, and move the BEECN District Coordinator program out of its pilot phase.
|[https://volunteerpdx.net/index.php/VSF_14.01.03:_BEECN_District_Coordinator District BEECN Coordinators] are a new volunteer position position currently piloted in Districts 2 and 4. With PBEM no longer employing 1 FTE to manage the BEECN program, BEECN maintenance and monitoring has fallen to the remaining PBEM CPT team. Absorbing that additional workload in-house has dragged down BEECN Readiness Scores, as testing, maintenance, and restocking caches has been deferred.
The purpose of a District Coordinator is, for each resource in their District, solve simple maintenance fixes, request inventory refills, coordinate BEECN radio tests, and provide leadership. The program only began in the Fall of 2025 with District 2 and 4, and it is too soon to say if a District Coordinator can help pull up scores. But if the program is successful in the pilot Districts, PBEM will expand it to Districts 1 and 3.
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| style="width: 15%; background-color: #00C96B; text-align: center; color: white" |<big>'''Committee Approved'''</big>
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|style="width: 5%; text-align:center"|'''<big>BEECN 1B</big>'''
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|Recruit 40 more Amateur Radio Operators (AROs) and assign them to fire stations.
|Each fire station is the radio traffic relay point for multiple BEECNs (sometimes as many as five or six). If a fire station does not have at least one ARO assigned, all of the BEECN caches tied to that fire station are unlikely to be able to pass radio traffic up to the EOC.
At this time, 20 fire stations do not have ''any'' AROs assigned. Program-wide, BEECN needs to recruit, train, and assign a minimum of 34 AROs to get on solid footing.

The recruitment process for AROs is challenging. AROs have to become licensed amateur radio operators, and then undertake hours of additional training to learn how to operate a fire station orange kit. Since the system relies on amateur radio, by FCC rules, the AROs must be volunteers and not City employees (unless they volunteer their time without pay).

Success recruiting more AROs will require dedicated attention from PBEM staff and the help of Multnomah County’s amateur radio community.
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| style="width: 15%; background-color: #00C96B; text-align: center; color: white" |<big>'''Committee Approved'''</big>
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|style="width: 5%; text-align:center"|'''<big>BEECN 1C</big>'''
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|Re-start regular BEECN training.
|Owing to staff shortages, PBEM CPT suspended monthly BEECN training sessions in April 2025. These training sessions, open to the public, were critical for increasing the number of available BEECN volunteers (a typical training would have 40 attendees). Available BEECN volunteers is a factor in overall program readiness.
PBEM can mitigate the staff capacity issue by recording the training on video and making the video available to prospective BEECN volunteers. The video content would be complemented by optional virtual Q&A sessions with prospective volunteers after they complete the video training.
|
| style="width: 15%; background-color: #00C96B; text-align: center; color: white" |<big>'''Committee Approved'''</big>
|-
|style="width: 5%; text-align:center"|'''<big>BEECN 1D</big>'''
|
|Develop a training module on how to run a District-level BEECN test.
|Optimally, the entire BEECN system is radio tested annually. The tests help identify radio communications issues and ensure the equipment is in good working order for deployment.
PBEM no longer has the staff capacity to conduct regular radio tests for the BEECN program. Volunteers could fulfill that role if trained, with some PBEM support. The training could be done through an SOP published to WikiNET.
|
| style="width: 15%; background-color: #00C96B; text-align: center; color: white" |<big>'''Committee Approved'''</big>
|-
|style="width: 5%; text-align:center"|'''<big>BEECN 1E</big>'''
|
|Retire old BEECN cache boxes and site 100% of all BEECN radios in the field.
|The older style BEECN cache boxes are difficult to maintain, difficult to place securely (because they have a large horizontal footprint), and there is no funding available to replace boxes that have fallen into critical disrepair. When caches have been stolen or removed from the field for maintenance issues and not returned, it is a significant drag on the overall BEECN Readiness Score because that resource is scored at “0% ready”. A cache that is not deployed is not available for use.
This plan recommends permanently retiring old cache boxes when they are stolen or no longer work. For each BEECN cache that loses a cache, PBEM will instead site only the UHF radio. The UHF radio (which is in a case the size of a lunchbox) is far easier to track, maintain, and site with BEECN volunteers or other community partners.
All associated cache equipment (e.g. medical supplies) would be placed with the local Neighborhood Emergency Team (NET).

'''''Tactical notes:'''''

''Why can NETs find a place if we can’t? Will the radio still be accessible on private property?''

''Deconflict NET staging areas and BEECN sites…''

''Have BEECN sites and medical evac areas next to each other, with NET staging areas further away''

''“Medical deployment activation”''

''“Central location…”''

''“Make the radio portable…NET is the team, BEECN is the team member”''
|
| style="width: 15%; background-color: #00C96B; text-align: center; color: white" |<big>'''Committee Approved'''</big>
|-
|style="width: 5%; text-align:center"|'''<big>BEECN 1F</big>'''
|
|In all strategic goals and objectives, prioritize District 1.
|[https://www.portland.gov/council/districts District 1] consistently has the lowest BEECN Readiness Score by a significant margin, often in single digits. Compared to the other districts, District 1 also includes the greatest proportion of communities underserved by government: BIPOC communities, new Portlanders, low income households. This objective proposes that District 1 be prioritized for staff work and intent.
Tactical plans to improve District 1’s score can include working with D1 Councilors and local nonprofit organizations to recruit more BEECN volunteers.

'''''Tactical notes:'''''

''Two district coordinators instead of one?''

''Strategic partnerships with community based orgs, possible financial incentives?''

''Targeted Universalism''

''Maybe this is a CPT goal for the whole strategic plan?''
|
| style="width: 15%; background-color: #00C96B; text-align: center; color: white" |<big>'''Committee Approved'''</big>
|}

==== BEECN Goal #2: Expand BEECN to include communication nodal points with community based organizations ====
[[File:BEECN COAD merge.jpg|thumb|''Sketching out how PBEM might overlap COADs and BEECNs. The prospective communication chain would run CBO → BEECN → FS → EOC.'']]
'''Background:''' Some COAD partner organizations could be developed as BEECN "nodal points"; community locations that report up to BEECN locations. By developing a COAD partner in this way, the communities served by the COAD partner will have improved access to information and other resources in the aftermath of a catastrophic earthquake.
{| class="wikitable" style="width:65%"
|+
!ID
!Priority
!Objective
!Narrative
!KPIs/Timeline
!Approval Status
|-
|style="width: 5%; text-align:center"|'''<big>BEECN 2A</big>'''
|
| style="width: 20%" |Decide on criteria for prioritizing CBOs as prospective BEECN nodal points.
|With limited resources, COAD and BEECN managers at PBEM will need to decide which COAD partners would most effectively serve as BEECN nodal points. Prospective criteria might include what communities are served by a COAD partner, their physical location and proximity to their nearest BEECN cache, security, and availability of CBO staff/volunteers to train on and operate BEECN equipment.
|
| style="width: 15%; background-color: #00C96B; text-align: center; color: white" |<big>'''Committee Approved'''</big>
|-
|style="width: 5%; text-align:center"|'''<big>BEECN 2B</big>'''
|
|Establish a COAD Comms workgroup.
|Inside Portland's COAD, establish a workgroup of CBOs that will serve as BEECNs. The purpose will be to coordinate training, processes/policies, resources, and communications.
|
| style="width: 15%; background-color: #00C96B; text-align: center; color: white" |<big>'''Committee Approved'''</big>
|-
|style="width: 5%; text-align:center"|'''<big>BEECN 2C</big>'''
|
|Obtain resources to purchase BEECN radios.
|Assemble a budget and find funding (e.g. City funds, grant resources, etc) to purchase BEECN radios and accessory equipment for CBOs.
|
| style="width: 15%; background-color: #00C96B; text-align: center; color: white" |<big>'''Committee Approved'''</big>
|}

==== BEECN Goal #3: Improve the resilience of the BEECN program ====
'''Background:''' The objectives that follow are not targeted to increase the overall [https://app.smartsheet.com/b/publish?EQBCT=9094103decb2475885daa0b03ac13496 BEECN Readiness Score], but will increase the quality of BEECN programming and ultimately improve service to Portlanders.
{| class="wikitable" style="width:65%"
|+
!ID
!Priority
!Objective
!Narrative
!KPIs/Timeline
!Approval Status
|-
|style="width: 5%; text-align:center"|'''<big>BEECN 3A</big>'''
|
|style="width: 20%" |Work with Portland Fire & Rescue on a comprehensive BEECN communications plan.
|Though the chain of BEECN communications from BEECN cache to fire station to EOC is well understood, there is little clarity around what the EOC can or will do with radio traffic from BEECNs. Portland Fire & Rescue could have an important part to play in this plan, since possibly some of the radio traffic (e.g. life safety traffic) should be relayed only to the fire station level and not to the EOC.
|
| style="width: 15%; background-color: #00C96B; text-align: center; color: white" |<big>'''Committee Approved'''</big>
|-
|style="width: 5%; text-align:center"|'''<big>BEECN 3B</big>'''
|
|Merge the BEECN and NET programs.
|Though NETs and BEECN volunteers will likely depend on each other after an earthquake, the programs have been artificially partitioned since 2013. This siloization has eroded situational awareness between the two volunteer responder groups, and has placed medical supplies in the hands of BEECN volunteers even though BEECN volunteers, unlike NETs, do not receive any mandatory medical training of any kind.
This objective requires more discussion over how NETs and BEECNs share responsibility, and how a BEECN crew decides what NET to associate with (as well as what to do if no NET is active near them). Nonetheless, combining NETs and BEECNs into unified teams will strengthen both programs.
|
| style="width: 15%; background-color: #00C96B; text-align: center; color: white" |<big>'''Committee Approved'''</big>
|-
|style="width: 5%; text-align:center"|'''<big>BEECN 3C</big>'''
|
|Purchase and install more permanent BEECN cache boxes as resources permit.
|Permanent BEECN cache boxes are steel and concrete and significantly more secure and durable than the older metal boxes. Currently, PBEM maintains six of them, and most of them are sited in East Portland. Though they occasionally get vandalized, none of them have been forced open.
They are cost prohibitive, however. Manufacturing and installing one costs approximately $20,000. However, as grant and other resources permit, PBEM should consider installing more of these in District 1.
|
| style="width: 15%; background-color: #00C96B; text-align: center; color: white" |<big>'''Committee Approved'''</big>
|-
|style="width: 5%; text-align:center"|'''<big>BEECN 3D</big>'''
|
|Fully resource and integrate the District 4 UHF repeater.
|Because of District 4’s hilly and wooded geography, PBEM possesses a UHF repeater and it is a key part of the resilience of District 4 BEECN resources. However, some parts of it need updating (particularly the battery) and institutional knowledge on how to set it up and operate it is improving but still lacking. This objective proposes that the appropriate equipment be purchased (which should cost less than $2,000) and a WikiNET article be written that addresses processes and procedures for standing up the repeater in an emergency.
|
| style="width: 15%; background-color: #00C96B; text-align: center; color: white" |<big>'''Committee Approved'''</big>
|-
|style="width: 5%; text-align:center"|<big>'''BEECN 3E'''</big>
|
|Re-evaluate use of BEECN sites as check-in points for Portland employees.
|When the BEECN system was brought online in 2013, PBEM intended to socialize BEECN sites as a location for City employees to check in after an earthquake. However, PBEM and bureau partners never developed check in procedures, and the need for BEECNs to serve in this way has never been fully evaluated. Possibly, this was not evaluated because the purpose of the check-ins were not made explicit (e.g. checking in for a specific post-earthquake response role, and/or checking in so their employer knows they are safe, and/or checking in to receive directions from bureau leadership).
Tactically, this question is probably best evaluated with the Emergency Management Steering Committee (EMSC). If the EMSC would like BEECNs used for employee check ins, PBEM would take the lead on proposing specific policies/processes/procedures.
|
| style="width: 15%; background-color: #00C96B; text-align: center; color: white" |<big>'''Committee Approved'''</big>
|-
|style="width: 5%; text-align:center"|<big>'''BEECN 3F'''</big>
|
|Require BEECN Coordinators to complete a BEECN Response Framework.
|A BEECN Response Framework is a brief operations plan that helps a cohort of BEECN volunteers plan their response in the event of an earthquake, and is kept on record for EOC responders so they know when to expect a BEECN resource to come online after an earthquake. More information at: [https://volunteerpdx.net/index.php/Operations_at_BEECN_Sites#Deployment_Planning:_the_BEECN_Response_Framework BEECN Frameworks]
Under this objective, every BEECN Coordinator would complete the plan annually and District Coordinators would be responsible for evaluating them.
|
| style="width: 15%; background-color: #00C96B; text-align: center; color: white" |<big>'''Committee Approved'''</big>
|}
</div>

=== Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD) ===
'''Program manager:''' Regina Ingabire

The Portland-area '''Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD)''' is a network of community-based organizations, nonprofits, small businesses, faith groups, and neighborhood partners working together to strengthen our region’s readiness and response to emergencies. COAD brings people and organizations together ''before'' disasters happen—helping us communicate better, coordinate smarter, and ensure that every community has the support it needs during and after a crisis.

'''Why COAD Matters'''

When emergencies strike, trusted local organizations are often the first to see emerging needs in their communities. COAD helps prepare partners by providing:

* Stronger coordination during disasters
* Faster, clearer communication between agencies and community groups
* Shared training and resources that build local capacity
* Equitable, community-centered response that reflects local priorities

Together, we can make sure our communities receive timely information, resources, and support—especially those most impacted by emergencies.

==== COAD Goal #1: Build and strengthen cross-sector coordination for disaster preparedness and response ====
'''Background:''' Build a durable, trusted community network that enables rapid coordination and response before, during, and after disasters.
{| class="wikitable" style="width:65%"
|+
!
!Priority
!Objective
!Narrative
!KPIs/Timeline
!Approval Status
|-
| style="width: 5%; text-align:center" |'''<big>COAD 1A</big>'''
|
| style="width: 20%" |Establish a formal COAD governance structure with clear roles, decision-making processes, and communication protocols.
|'''''Tactical notes:'''''
''Might need to build the COAD out a little more''
''Might need a budget structure to accomplish this''
|
| style="width: 15%; background-color: #4DE38A; text-align: center; color: black" |<big>'''Under Review'''</big>
|-
| style="width: 5%; text-align:center" |'''<big>COAD 1B</big>'''
|
|Promote Neighborhood Emergency Teams (NETs) as a point of cross-collaboration.
|'''''Tactical notes:'''''
''BEECNs as the comms part of the COAD?''
''How do COADs ask for NET assistance? Resource requests?''
''Show COADs what NETs have been available for (but leave the door open to creative solutions)''
''NETs helping facilitate community connections''
|
| style="width: 15%; background-color: #4DE38A; text-align: center; color: black" |<big>'''Under Review'''</big>
|-
| style="width: 5%; text-align:center" |'''<big>COAD 1C</big>'''
|
|Increase active participation across nonprofits, culturally specific organizations, faith-based groups, government agencies, and private sector partners.
|'''''Tactical notes:'''''''(KPIs?)…prioritizing based on D1''
''(County and City building a network of served agencies together)''
|
| style="width: 15%; background-color: #4DE38A; text-align: center; color: black" |<big>'''Under Review'''</big>
|-
| style="width: 5%; text-align:center" |'''<big>COAD 1D</big>'''
|
|Develop shared operating principles for coordination, information sharing, and mutual aid.
|'''''Tactical notes:'''''
|
| style="width: 15%; background-color: #4DE38A; text-align: center; color: black" |<big>'''Under Review'''</big>
|-
| style="width: 5%; text-align:center" |'''<big>COAD 1E</big>'''
|
|Conduct regular cross-sector convenings to strengthen relationships and improve readiness.
|'''''Tactical notes:'''''''COAD mixers, events...talk with Parks about the mixer thing...they have a network for those things.''
|
| style="width: 15%; background-color: #4DE38A; text-align: center; color: black" |<big>'''Under Review'''</big>
|}

==== COAD Goal #2: Improve equitable access to disaster resources and information ====
'''Background:''' Ensure historically underserved and disproportionately impacted communities receive timely, relevant, and culturally responsive support.
{| class="wikitable" style="width:65%"
|+
!
!Priority
!Objective
!Narrative
!KPIs/Timeline
!Approval Status
|-
| style="width: 5%; text-align:center" |'''<big>COAD 2A</big>'''
|
| style="width: 20%" |Center culturally specific and community-based organizations as trusted messengers and response leaders.
|
|
| style="width: 15%; background-color: #4DE38A; text-align: center; color: black" |<big>'''Under Review'''</big>
|-
| style="width: 5%; text-align:center" |'''<big>COAD 2B</big>'''
|
|Identify and address gaps in disaster preparedness, response, and recovery for low-income communities.
|'''''Tactical notes:'''''''
(Essentially, a low income community HIRA? Ensure planning documents are composed with the lens of marginalized communities?)''
''(HIRA from the lens of low income communities)''
''…possible to address through PSU, or an internship?''
|
| style="width: 15%; background-color: #4DE38A; text-align: center; color: black" |<big>'''Under Review'''</big>
|-
| style="width: 5%; text-align:center" |'''<big>COAD 2C</big>'''
|
|Co-design communication strategies that are accessible, multilingual, and trauma informed.
|'''''Tactical notes:'''''''
''(isn’t that in our mission/vision/values?)''
|
| style="width: 15%; background-color: #4DE38A; text-align: center; color: black" |<big>'''Under Review'''</big>
|}

==== COAD Goal #3: Build shared infrastructure for information, data, and resource coordination ====
'''Background:''' Reduce duplication and silos by enabling real-time visibility into needs, assets, and activities across the disaster lifecycle.
{| class="wikitable" style="width:65%"
|+
!
!Priority
!Objective
!Narrative
!KPIs/Timeline
!Approval Status
|-
| style="width: 5%; text-align:center" |'''<big>COAD 3A</big>'''
|
| style="width: 20%" |Develop or adopt shared tools to track organizational capacities, services, and geographic coverage.
|
|
| style="width: 15%; background-color: #4DE38A; text-align: center; color: black" |<big>'''Under Review'''</big>
|-
| style="width: 5%; text-align:center" |'''<big>COAD 3B</big>'''
|
|Create standardized processes for resource requests, offers, and referrals.
|
|
| style="width: 15%; background-color: #4DE38A; text-align: center; color: black" |<big>'''Under Review'''</big>
|-
| style="width: 5%; text-align:center" |'''<big>COAD 3C</big>'''
|
|Improve situational awareness through shared data, dashboards, and after-action learning.
|
|
| style="width: 15%; background-color: #4DE38A; text-align: center; color: black" |<big>'''Under Review'''</big>
|-
| style="width: 5%; text-align:center" |'''<big>COAD 3D</big>'''
|
|Support collaboration or information sharing between COAD tools and local or state emergency management systems.
|
|
| style="width: 15%; background-color: #4DE38A; text-align: center; color: black" |<big>'''Under Review'''</big>
|}

==== COAD Goal #4: Increase community preparedness and organizational readiness ====
'''Background:''' Shift from reactive response to proactive resilience at both organizational and community levels.

''How is a COAD structured?''
{| class="wikitable" style="width:65%"
|+
!
!Priority
!Objective
!Narrative
!KPIs/Timeline
!Approval Status
|-
| style="width: 5%; text-align:center" |'''<big>COAD 4A</big>'''
|
| style="width: 20%" |Support member organizations in developing or strengthening continuity and disaster response plans.
|
|
| style="width: 15%; background-color: #4DE38A; text-align: center; color: black" |<big>'''Under Review'''</big>
|-
| style="width: 5%; text-align:center" |'''<big>COAD 4B</big>'''
|
|Expand training opportunities, including preparedness, first aid/CPR, and disaster response roles.
|
|
| style="width: 15%; background-color: #4DE38A; text-align: center; color: black" |<big>'''Under Review'''</big>
|-
| style="width: 5%; text-align:center" |'''<big>COAD 4C</big>'''
|
|Promote community-led preparedness efforts that build trust, skills, and local leadership.
|'''''Tactical notes:'''''
''Community trainings...''
|
| style="width: 15%; background-color: #4DE38A; text-align: center; color: black" |<big>'''Under Review'''</big>
|-
| style="width: 5%; text-align:center" |'''<big>COAD 4D</big>'''
|
|Facilitate peer learning and knowledge exchange among COAD members.
|
|
| style="width: 15%; background-color: #4DE38A; text-align: center; color: black" |<big>'''Under Review'''</big>
|}

==== COAD Goal #5: Increase community preparedness and organizational readiness ====
'''Background:''' Enable faster, more coordinated, and more effective response and recovery efforts.

''...Probably best managed through the COAD response network...''

{| class="wikitable" style="width:65%"
|+
!
!Priority
!Objective
!Narrative
!KPIs/Timeline
!Approval Status
|-
| style="width: 5%; text-align:center" |'''<big>COAD 5A</big>'''
|
| style="width: 20%" |Establish protocols for coordinated activation during emergencies.
|
|
| style="width: 15%; background-color: #4DE38A; text-align: center; color: black" |<big>'''Under Review'''</big>
|-
| style="width: 5%; text-align:center" |'''<big>COAD 5B</big>'''
|
|Improve alignment between spontaneous volunteers, community groups, and formal response systems.
|
|
| style="width: 15%; background-color: #4DE38A; text-align: center; color: black" |<big>'''Under Review'''</big>
|-
| style="width: 5%; text-align:center" |'''<big>COAD 5C</big>'''
|
|Support long-term recovery planning that addresses systemic vulnerabilities, not just immediate needs.
|
|
| style="width: 15%; background-color: #4DE38A; text-align: center; color: black" |<big>'''Under Review'''</big>
|-
| style="width: 5%; text-align:center" |'''<big>COAD 5D</big>'''
|
|Capture lessons learned through structured after-action reviews and continuous improvement cycles.
|
|
| style="width: 15%; background-color: #4DE38A; text-align: center; color: black" |<big>'''Under Review'''</big>
|}

==== COAD Goal #6: Ensure COAD sustainability and long-term impact ====
'''Background:''' Enable faster, more coordinated, and more effective response and recovery efforts.

{| class="wikitable" style="width:65%"
|+
!
!Priority
!Objective
!Narrative
!KPIs/Timeline
!Approval Status
|-
| style="width: 5%; text-align:center" |'''<big>COAD 6A</big>'''
|
| style="width: 20%" |Diversify funding through public, philanthropic, and private sources.
|
|
| style="width: 15%; background-color: #4DE38A; text-align: center; color: black" |<big>'''Under Review'''</big>
|-
| style="width: 5%; text-align:center" |'''<big>COAD 6B</big>'''
|
|Strengthen COAD staffing, leadership development, and operational capacity.
|
|
| style="width: 15%; background-color: #4DE38A; text-align: center; color: black" |<big>'''Under Review'''</big>
|-
| style="width: 5%; text-align:center" |'''<big>COAD 6C</big>'''
|
|Clearly articulate the COAD’s value proposition to funders, partners, and community stakeholders.
|
|
| style="width: 15%; background-color: #4DE38A; text-align: center; color: black" |<big>'''Under Review'''</big>
|-
| style="width: 5%; text-align:center" |'''<big>COAD 6D</big>'''
|
|Measure and communicate impact using outcomes aligned with resilience, equity, and systems change.
|
|
| style="width: 15%; background-color: #4DE38A; text-align: center; color: black" |<big>'''Under Review'''</big>
|}

==== COAD Response Network ====

=== Community Trainings ===

=== PBEM Speakers' Bureau ===

=== Small Business Preparedness ===

== Background and Notes ==

=== CPT Strategic Planning Group Meeting Notes ===
Appreciation to Angelique Nomie for being the group note-taker.
{| class="wikitable" style="width:30%"
|+
!Meeting Date w/ link to notes
!Meeting Topics
|-
|2026.01.23.CPT Strategic Planning Meeting
|NET program
|-
|[[Media:2025.12.19.CPT Strategic Planning Meeting.pdf|2025.12.19.CPT Strategic Planning Meeting]]
|COAD program
|-
|[[Media:2025.12.05.CPT Strategic Planning Meeting.pdf|2025.12.05.CPT Strategic Planning Meeting]]
|BEECN goals/objectives
|-
|[[Media:2025.10.24.CPT Strategic Planning Meeting.pdf|2025.10.24.CPT Strategic Planning Meeting]]
|BEECN program
|-
|[[Media:2025.10.10.CPT Strategic Planning Meeting.pdf|2025.10.10.CPT Strategic Planning Meeting]]
|Refining Values
|-
| colspan="2" |''Strategic planning process suspended, June to October''
|-
|[[Media:2025.04.04.CRT Strategic Planning Meeting.pdf|2025.04.04.CRT Strategic Planning Meeting]]
|CPT Values
|-
|[[Media:2025.03.21.CPT Strategic Planning Meeting.pdf|2025.03.21.CPT Strategic Planning Meeting]]
|CPT Mission and Vision
|-
|[[Media:2024.12.08.Strategic Planning Intro Email.pdf|2024.12.08.Strategic Planning Intro Email]]
|Background materials
|}

=== Background Documents ===
The following documents were provided to group members as background review and (in some cases) later in the process as topics and ideas emerged in meetings.
{| class="wikitable" style="width:30%"
|+
!Pub date
!Document
!Author(s)
|-
|2025.12.10
|[[wikipedia:Structural_violence|Wikipedia article: Structural violence]]
|
|-
|2025.01.31
|[https://www.portland.gov/community-safety/strategicplan/readtheplan Portland Public Safety Service Area Strategic Plan]
|
|-
|2025.__.__
|[[Media:2025-2029 MCEM STRATEGIC PLAN - FOUO.pdf|2025-2029 MCEM Strategic Plan]]
|
|-
|2025.__.__
|[https://www.weststreetrecovery.org/ West Street Recovery website]
|
|-
|2019.05.__
|[https://belonging.berkeley.edu/sites/default/files/2022-12/Targeted%20Universalism%20Primer.pdf Targeted Universalism Primer: Policy & Practice]
|john a. powell, Stephen Menendian, Wendy Ake (UC Berkeley)
|-
|2019.01.__
|[[Media:2019.01. .FEMA Building Cultures of Preparedness.pdf|Building Cultures of Preparedness]]
|FEMA
|-
|2019.__.__
|[https://movementstrategy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/The-Spectrum-of-Community-Engagement-to-Ownership.pdf The Spectrum of Community Engagement to Ownership]
|Rosa González, Facilitating Power
|-
|2018.10.17
|[[Media:2018.10.17.JVK.KPIsMemo.pdf|Memo: Key Performance Indicators for PBEM]]
|Jeremy Van Keuren (PBEM)
|-
|2014.01.__
|[https://hbr.org/2014/01/the-big-lie-of-strategic-planning The Big Lie of Strategic Planning]
|Roger L. Martin (Harvard Business Review)
|-
|2012.01.01
|[[Media:2012.01.01.Public Participation in Emergency Management.pdf|Public Participation in Emergency Management]]
|Jason Alexander Rood (PSU)
|-
|1996.09.__
|[https://hbr.org/1996/09/building-your-companys-vision Building Your Company's Vision]
|Jim Collins and Jerry I. Porras (Harvard Business Review)
|}

=== Online Resources Inventory ===
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Service
!Use Case Summary
|-
|[https://lightroom.adobe.com/shares/d706802b4a654743aa78257a9ecba37a Adobe Lightroom]
|Serves as a repository for images related to Community Resilience programming.
|-
|[https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/b60507fbce994d49b441452afec724b9/page/Main-Page#data_s=id%3AdataSource_1-NET_Team_Details_7743%3A115%2Cid%3AdataSource_1-19c8bd2f4dd-layer-21%3A34 ArcGIS]
|Powers the NET map and directory.
|-
|[https://bitly.com/ Bit.ly]
|Helps create landing pages, short links, and QR codes for promotional materials.
|-
|[https://www.everbridge.com/ Everbridge]
|For deployments, used for immediate push notifications to NETs.
|-
|[[mediawikiwiki:MediaWiki|MediaWiki]]
|Powers the [https://volunteerpdx.net/index.php/Main_Page NETwiki].
|-
|[https://app.betterimpact.com/Login/Login MyImpact]
|The volunteer management system used by PBEM.
|-
|[https://www.smartsheet.com/ Smartsheet]
|Used to publish dashboards and collaborate on programming.
|-
|Survey123
|With ArcGIS, powers the [[Damage Assessment Mapping Module|DAMM]].
|-
|[https://portlandnet.tumblr.com/ Tumblr]
|Home of the NET Tumblr account, a disaster response volunteer-relevant news blotter.
|-
|[https://vimeo.com/pdxnet Vimeo]
|Platform for publishing NET training videos.
|-
|Zoom
|Virtual meeting platform.
|}

BNT Status

2026-04-28T00:58:20Z

GlennDevitt:

== Basic NET Training Class Status ==
'''''Updated 2026.04.27, [[Military Time Conversion Chart|1758]]'''''

'''''It might be necessary to clear your browser cache, or use SHIFT + REFRESH, to load the latest updates on this page.'''''

When weather or other events might affect a day's classes, registered Trainees should keep an eye on their email for updates, or check back here '''by 07:00am on the day of scheduled classes'''. Please do not email PBEM to request news during emergency incidents; we promise to send you new information when it becomes available.
{| class="wikitable"
|+
|'''Key:'''
* Proceeding as scheduled.
* Modified or delayed. Details will be posted here and/or sent via email to registered Trainees.
* Postponed. PBEM will follow up via email when the current emergency incident response concludes.
|}

* <s>Sat 04/11 Segment A</s>
* <s>Sun 04/12 Segment B</s>
* <s>Sat 04/25 Segment C</s>
* <s>Sun 04/26 Segment A</s>
* Sat 05/02 Segment B
* Sun 05/03 Segment C
* Sat 05/09 Final Field Exercise
* Sun 05/10 Final Field Exercise

Click for the: [https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?w0=t&w2=wc&w3=sfcwind&w3u=1&w5=pop&w7=rain&w8=thunder&w9=snow&w10=fzg&w11=sleet&w13u=0&w16u=1&AheadHour=0&Submit=Submit&FcstType=graphical&textField1=45.52&textField2=-122.68&site=all&unit=0&dd=&bw= Hourly NWS Portland forecast at 200ft above sea level]

BNT Status

2026-04-26T12:55:00Z

GlennDevitt:

== Basic NET Training Class Status ==
'''''Updated 2026.04.26, [[Military Time Conversion Chart|0554]]'''''

'''''It might be necessary to clear your browser cache, or use SHIFT + REFRESH, to load the latest updates on this page.'''''

When weather or other events might affect a day's classes, registered Trainees should keep an eye on their email for updates, or check back here '''by 07:00am on the day of scheduled classes'''. Please do not email PBEM to request news during emergency incidents; we promise to send you new information when it becomes available.
{| class="wikitable"
|+
|'''Key:'''
* Proceeding as scheduled.
* Modified or delayed. Details will be posted here and/or sent via email to registered Trainees.
* Postponed. PBEM will follow up via email when the current emergency incident response concludes.
|}

* <s>Sat 04/11 Segment A</s>
* <s>Sun 04/12 Segment B</s>
* <s>Sat 04/25 Segment C</s>
* Sun 04/26 Segment A
* Sat 05/02 Segment B
* Sun 05/03 Segment C
* Sat 05/09 Final Field Exercise
* Sun 05/10 Final Field Exercise

Click for the: [https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?w0=t&w2=wc&w3=sfcwind&w3u=1&w5=pop&w7=rain&w8=thunder&w9=snow&w10=fzg&w11=sleet&w13u=0&w16u=1&AheadHour=0&Submit=Submit&FcstType=graphical&textField1=45.52&textField2=-122.68&site=all&unit=0&dd=&bw= Hourly NWS Portland forecast at 200ft above sea level]

BNT Status

2026-04-26T04:01:00Z

GlennDevitt:

== Basic NET Training Class Status ==
'''''Updated 2026.04.25, [[Military Time Conversion Chart|2101]]'''''

'''''It might be necessary to clear your browser cache, or use SHIFT + REFRESH, to load the latest updates on this page.'''''

When weather or other events might affect a day's classes, registered Trainees should keep an eye on their email for updates, or check back here '''by 07:00am on the day of scheduled classes'''. Please do not email PBEM to request news during emergency incidents; we promise to send you new information when it becomes available.
{| class="wikitable"
|+
|'''Key:'''
* Proceeding as scheduled.
* Modified or delayed. Details will be posted here and/or sent via email to registered Trainees.
* Postponed. PBEM will follow up via email when the current emergency incident response concludes.
|}

* <s>Sat 04/11 Segment A</s>
* <s>Sun 04/12 Segment B</s>
* <s>Sat 04/25 Segment C</s>
* Sun 04/26 Segment A
* Sat 05/02 Segment B
* Sun 05/03 Segment C
* Sat 05/09 Final Field Exercise
* Sun 05/10 Final Field Exercise

Click for the: [https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?w0=t&w2=wc&w3=sfcwind&w3u=1&w5=pop&w7=rain&w8=thunder&w9=snow&w10=fzg&w11=sleet&w13u=0&w16u=1&AheadHour=0&Submit=Submit&FcstType=graphical&textField1=45.52&textField2=-122.68&site=all&unit=0&dd=&bw= Hourly NWS Portland forecast at 200ft above sea level]

BNT Status

2026-04-25T13:23:42Z

GlennDevitt:

== Basic NET Training Class Status ==
'''''Updated 2026.04.25, [[Military Time Conversion Chart|0623]]'''''

'''''It might be necessary to clear your browser cache, or use SHIFT + REFRESH, to load the latest updates on this page.'''''

When weather or other events might affect a day's classes, registered Trainees should keep an eye on their email for updates, or check back here '''by 07:00am on the day of scheduled classes'''. Please do not email PBEM to request news during emergency incidents; we promise to send you new information when it becomes available.
{| class="wikitable"
|+
|'''Key:'''
* Proceeding as scheduled.
* Modified or delayed. Details will be posted here and/or sent via email to registered Trainees.
* Postponed. PBEM will follow up via email when the current emergency incident response concludes.
|}

* <s>Sat 04/11 Segment A</s>
* <s>Sun 04/12 Segment B</s>
* Sat 04/25 Segment C
* Sun 04/26 Segment A
* Sat 05/02 Segment B
* Sun 05/03 Segment C
* Sat 05/09 Final Field Exercise
* Sun 05/10 Final Field Exercise

Click for the: [https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?w0=t&w2=wc&w3=sfcwind&w3u=1&w5=pop&w7=rain&w8=thunder&w9=snow&w10=fzg&w11=sleet&w13u=0&w16u=1&AheadHour=0&Submit=Submit&FcstType=graphical&textField1=45.52&textField2=-122.68&site=all&unit=0&dd=&bw= Hourly NWS Portland forecast at 200ft above sea level]

BNT Status

2026-04-21T19:05:53Z

GlennDevitt: /* Basic NET Training Class Status */

== Basic NET Training Class Status ==
'''''Updated 2026.04.21, [[Military Time Conversion Chart|1205]]'''''

'''''It might be necessary to clear your browser cache, or use SHIFT + REFRESH, to load the latest updates on this page.'''''

When weather or other events might affect a day's classes, registered Trainees should keep an eye on their email for updates, or check back here '''by 07:00am on the day of scheduled classes'''. Please do not email PBEM to request news during emergency incidents; we promise to send you new information when it becomes available.
{| class="wikitable"
|+
|'''Key:'''
* Proceeding as scheduled.
* Modified or delayed. Details will be posted here and/or sent via email to registered Trainees.
* Postponed. PBEM will follow up via email when the current emergency incident response concludes.
|}

* <s>Sat 04/11 Segment A</s>
* <s>Sun 04/12 Segment B</s>
* Sat 04/25 Segment C
* Sun 04/26 Segment A
* Sat 05/02 Segment B
* Sun 05/03 Segment C
* Sat 05/09 Final Field Exercise
* Sun 05/10 Final Field Exercise

Click for the: [https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?w0=t&w2=wc&w3=sfcwind&w3u=1&w5=pop&w7=rain&w8=thunder&w9=snow&w10=fzg&w11=sleet&w13u=0&w16u=1&AheadHour=0&Submit=Submit&FcstType=graphical&textField1=45.52&textField2=-122.68&site=all&unit=0&dd=&bw= Hourly NWS Portland forecast at 200ft above sea level]

File:Eprep QR Code form.pdf

2026-04-17T16:24:54Z

GlennDevitt: GlennDevitt uploaded a new version of File:Eprep QR Code form.pdf

== Summary ==
Table sign: Free 75-minute Emergency Preparedness Workshops

File:Eprep QR Code form.pdf

2026-04-17T16:18:36Z

GlennDevitt: GlennDevitt uploaded a new version of File:Eprep QR Code form.pdf

== Summary ==
Table sign: Free 75-minute Emergency Preparedness Workshops

Basic NET Training Standard Syllabus

2026-04-13T00:55:02Z

GlennDevitt: /* Equipment: Supplemental Pack Equipment */ Added Pedestrian traction devices for icy weather

Basic NET training is the fundamental curriculum for all active and indemnified NET volunteers. Basic NET training conforms to standards of Basic CERT Training and goes beyond by adding elements typically not found in Basic CERT (see [[Differences Between NET and CERT Training]]). The purpose of this article is to shape expectations for Applicants and Trainees in the Portland NET program.

There is a lot of information here; though PBEM recommends reading all of it, a Trainee reading only the sections marked .'''Essential'''. will do fine. Particular attention should be paid to any sentence in .'''yellow highlight.'''.
...<ins>For simple disaster preparedness education, we offer <nowiki>[https://pbem.link/eprep 75-minute presentations to community groups]</nowiki></ins>.
__TOC__
...

== Qualifying for Basic NET Training (BNT) ==
Free Basic NET Training is open to all program Applicants who live, work, or otherwise spend significant time in Portland.

If you are uncertain whether or not you have applied to become a NET: Do you receive our regular NET Bulletin emails? If yes, you have already applied. If not, see [https://www.portland.gov/pbem/neighborhood-emergency-teams/volunteer Step 1 here].

After completing Step 1 you are officially an Applicant. Your next step is to watch the Online Preparedness videos and pass a 25-question Quiz, as described in [https://www.portland.gov/pbem/neighborhood-emergency-teams/volunteer Step 2 here]. After that, simply wait for PBEM to automatically notify you when BNT cohorts are scheduled. Simple!

== Basic NET Class Goals ==
[[File:2016.11.19.NET Rainbow.jpg|alt=NETs during a final field exercise on November 19, 2016. Yeah the rainbow is real, I didn't Photoshop it in.|thumb|''NETs during a final field exercise on November 19, 2016. Yeah the double rainbow is real, I didn't Photoshop it in.'' Photographer unknown.]]
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|+
| style="background: firebrick; color: white" |'''Section Importance: Essential'''
|}
In Basic NET training, you will learn how to provide emergency disaster assistance in your community when first responders (such as Police or Fire) are not immediately available. Basic NET training will also prepare the way for you to take some of the advanced training offered by PBEM if you wish to build on your preparedness and response skills.

Basic NET is not a class for persons interested only in disaster preparedness. By taking Basic NET training, we expect that you will serve on your neighborhood team for twelve hours each calendar year. For simple disaster preparedness education, we offer [https://pbem.link/eprep 75-minute presentations to community groups].
...

== Basic NET Training Structure ==
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|+
|style="background: gold; color: black"|'''Section Importance: Supplemental'''
|}
Each Basic NET class is run by a Coordinating Instructor; typically, this person works for PBEM and can be reached by emailing [mailto:Net@portlandoregon.gov net@portlandoregon.gov].

'''The Coordinating Instructor for your Basic NET class will send you location and schedule details specific for your class approximately one week in advance; they do not appear here.'''

'''A few class fundamentals are consistent for all Basic NET classes. Those fundamentals include:'''

*Leading with equity and inclusion when carrying out class logistics.
*Ensuring income is not a barrier to participation.
*Designing class activities to address and accommodate different learning styles, with a preference for hands-on learning.
*Instruction from vetted and knowledgeable instructors.
* Evading the tyranny of slideshow instruction whenever possible, though it is at times a necessary evil, especially with FEMA curriculum.
*Vigilance for the physical safety of Trainees.
*Creating a safe and welcoming atmosphere for all class participants.

'''Other class structural elements are variable. Those elements include:'''

*'''Frequency:''' PBEM will offer a Basic NET class as staff resources and budget allow. PBEM typically conducts at least three cohorts each year.
*'''Duration:''' Basic NET is about 26 hours total. Two hours online, plus 24 hours in person including the Final Field Exercise (FFE).
*'''Location:''' PBEM can present the lecture portions of Basic NET at any venue that will safely and comfortably seat the entire class and has (or can accommodate) a screen and projector. Field exercises almost always take place at Portland Fire & Rescue's training campus.
*'''Schedule:''' Schedule depends on number of Trainees and the best schedule for the greatest number of them. The most common schedule is to break up the training over four long weekend days. PBEM can also do training three hours one day a week for about ten weeks, though this format is much less popular and successful.
*'''Class size:''' Training cohort size typically runs between 80 and 100 Trainees, though PBEM might train more than one cohort at the same time in different classroom areas.
*'''Childcare:''' PBEM acknowledges that childcare is required for many parents to participate in Basic NET. Reimbursement for childcare is available through our partner Politisit. Please see the [[Childcare]] page.
*'''Language:''' PBEM provides Basic NET training in languages other than English in partnership with community groups, or can provide an interpreter in an English class with advance notice.
*'''Coffee:''' Usually the trainers bring coffee, sometimes they do not. Either way you will be told in advance. If you want to play it safe, nobody will judge you if you wheel in an IV drip of Stumptown.
*'''Food:''' PBEM generally does not provide meals during training, so please plan ahead. Usually we take two 30-minute breaks on the classroom days.
...

== Basic NET Class Format and Expectations ==
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|+
|style="background: firebrick; color: white"|'''Section Importance: Essential'''
|}
Much of the training will take place in a classroom with several hands on exercises. PBEM recommends Trainees dress in comfortable clothing you can move around in. The last session is the [[Basic NET Training Standard Syllabus#The Final Field Exercise .28FFE.29|Final Field Exercise (FFE)]]. It will be outdoors and very hands-on. Please dress for the weather.

==== Missing a class ====
PBEM can only certify you as a NET if you complete all Basic Training units. If you miss a day of class, your Coordinating Instructor will inform you of makeup opportunities. Trainees sometimes ask: Should I ''not'' sign up for Basic NET if you know you will have a prior commitment for one of the class periods? Generally, '''''no''''', you should sign up for the class series and take a makeup class later.

==== Weather Delays & Cancellations ====
Especially in winter, the weather can sometimes make travel too dangerous to meet.

* If the schedule must be changed on any day you are scheduled to attend class, the NET Coordinator will notify you via email ASAP, but '''no later than 07:00am that day.'''
* When weather ''could'' be a factor, the NET Coordinator will update the Basic NET Status page '''by 07:00am''' each day of [[BNT Status|scheduled classes]]. Note the date & time stamp near the top. Options can include 1) proceed; 2) postpone start time by an hour or two; 3) cancel/reschedule the date; or 4) switch to virtual, though for most classes this is not a feasible option.
* All that aside, '''every one of us is required to put our own safety first'''. If you feel that travelling to any class will be dangerous, please do not come. It's simple: Just like if you wake up feeling ill. No one will ever be penalized for choosing safety. If you must make up missed Segments with a future cohort, so be it.

==== Class conduct ====

* [[File:Firefighter.jpg|alt=This firefighter is sad because the NETs left his classroom a mess and his captain detailed him to clean it up.|thumb|''This firefighter is sad because the NETs left the firefighters' classroom a mess and his captain detailed him to clean it up.'']]We are guests in every classroom and training site we use. Please help ensure we can get invited back by keeping your area tidy and disposing of trash appropriately.
* Always sign in on the attendance sheet in every session. '''If you do not sign in, you were not there.'''
* Trainees are encouraged to bring lunch or snacks (preferably quiet ones) and drinks to stay hydrated, energetic, and engaged through the training.
* Trainees will be released for breaks on training days longer than four hours.
* Questions during class are both expected and welcome. However, since instructors are very accommodating, it can happen that too many questions hijack the main class lecture and classes run late. Therefore, out of courtesy for your training cohort and the instructors, be judicious in what questions you ask and send an email to [mailto:Net@portlandoregon.gov net@portlandoregon.gov] if you have many questions.
* Though in Trainee status, a Trainee is subject to the [[PBEM Volunteer Code of Conduct]]. Inappropriately disrespectful or disruptive Trainees will receive instruction to [https://prowritingaid.com/go-pound-sand#:~:text=in%20My%20Writing%3F-,What%20Does%20Pound%20Sand%20or%20Go%20Pound%20Sand%20Mean%3F,do%20something%20stupid%20and%20pointless. pound sand], be [https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/yeet-meaning-and-history yeeted] from the classroom, and seldom thought of again.
* Please note that by its nature, Basic NET can involve Trainees touching each other, especially during the Medical units. If you are uncomfortable touching others, or being touched, you may opt out of those hands-on sections.
* No advertisements, political flyers, fundraising solicitations, or other items may be distributed at any NET event, or left behind at a NET event location. Doing so is a violation of the [[PBEM Volunteer Code of Conduct]] and may lead to suspension or separation from the program.

==== CERT Textbook ====
The [https://www.ready.gov/sites/default/files/2019.CERT_.Basic_.PM_FINAL_508c.pdf CERT Basic Training Participant Manual] is the textbook for Basic NET training. Trainees may receive a free loose-leaf hard copy of the textbook on the first day of class, but PBEM recommends using an electronic copy where possible. Either way, '''a Trainee should ''never'' pay for the textbook;''' there are scammers out there who will try to charge for a copy.

==== Portland NET Guidelines ====
The [https://bit.ly/net-guidelines-pdf NET Guidelines] serve as the NET program "blueprint" and will help Trainees understand how PBEM runs the NET program, expectations volunteers should have of the City of Portland, and expectations PBEM has of volunteers. With the exception of sections concerning NET Operations, the NET Guidelines are not required reading for Basic NET Trainees. The Guidelines are currently being updated, and migrated to the [https://volunteerpdx.net/ NET wiki].

The NET Guidelines are only available electronically; PBEM does not distribute hard copies.

'''TLAs (Three-Letter Acryonymns)'''

We use lots of them. It is an affliction endemic to governmental work. While we strive to speak plainly in class, we have also compiled a list of [[Acronyms and Technical Terms Used in PBEM Community Resilience Programs]]. For the essentials, click the column header ''Frequency of Use'' and review terms marked ''1.) Very common''. You will be spouting those like a pro when you finish training.
...

== Basic NET Class Required Homework ==
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|+
|style="background: firebrick; color: white"|'''Section Importance: Essential'''
|}
'''All Trainees have required tasks to complete ''before'' they take the Final Field Exercise (FFE).'''

==== Pass the Unit 8 quiz on CERT and Terrorism ====
Unit 8 (CERT and Terrorism) is not delivered in the classroom. Instead, Trainees will complete that unit by reading, watching a video, and passing a quiz on the material in [https://bttr.im/qae2p MyImpactPage], just like the Online Preparedness Quiz you passed in order to register for Basic Training. You must pass the Unit 8 quiz before your FFE date.

==== Contact your Team Leader and introduce yourself ====
To find your Team Leader's email address, please use the [https://pbem.link/net-team-map interactive Team Map]. Also review your team's Operations Plan linked on that page, if one exists. You may begin attending Team Meetings as soon as you register for training; you are not required to wait until you finish.

==== Log your hours, including independent study, in-person training, and travel time to classes ====
To learn how to do this, please visit the page on the [[Portal FAQ|Volunteer Portal FAQ]].

==== Learn how to use the Damage Assessment Mapping Module (DAMM) ====
All Trainees with smartphones should download the DAMM and learn how to use it. Visit the [[Damage Assessment Mapping Module|DAMM page]] to learn more.

==== Complete a criminal background check ====
Just before the FFE, you will be asked to complete a criminal background check so we can confirm your eligibility to activate you as a NET volunteer. You will receive an email with instructions to complete this step as the date of the FFE gets closer. If you plan to become a Active NET volunteer, complete the background check instructions as given. More details are on our page about [[Criminal Background|information about our background check process and policies]].

...

== Equipment: Basic NET Response Packs ==
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 25%;
|+
|style="background: firebrick; color: white"|'''Section Importance: Essential'''
|}
'''In order to graduate from Basic NET, Trainees are required to present their own Basic Response Packs at the FFE.''' A stocked response kit mitigates hazards encountered by a NET volunteer during a deployment. When called on to deploy to an emergency, you would take your NET kit with you to ensure you can respond effectively.

Volunteers who can, should purchase/assemble their own packs. '''However, PBEM will provide a pack or pieces to complete a pack for any Trainee unable to easily afford equipment.''' Trainees can request this by simply [mailto:net@portlandoregon.gov?NET pack request emailing] the Coordinating Instructor ''after'' beginning their in-person classes.

NET Trainees often find they can construct most of their kit from items around the home, and simply buy the few pieces they do not already possess. The one highly specialized item in the kit is the 4-in-1 tool (see below for details).

==== Equipment provided by PBEM ====
Required equipment includes a NET hard hat, vest, and ID with lanyard. However, PBEM will provide those items and Trainees should not purchase them.

As resources permit PBEM will also provide all Trainees with a Field Operating Guide (FOG) and hard hat chinstraps.

==== Basic Response Packs: Required Equipment Items ====
A Basic Response Pack minimally acceptable for the FFE includes the items listed in the table below. Rows in .'''orange highlight'''. are provided by PBEM and you should '''not''' purchase them.

Equipment illustrations by [https://www.instagram.com/hughnewell/?hl=en Hugh Newell].
{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 50%; margin: left"
|+<div style="text-align: left; color: blue">[[File:Expanding Table.png|left|250x250px|link=]]<div style="text-align: left; color: black">
! colspan="2" |Item
!Notes
|-
|'''Backpack, 1,200 in3 or larger'''
|[[File:Netpack.jpg|alt=NET backpack illustration|frameless]]
|Red with NET branding preferred but not required. We have one NET volunteer out there with a Hello Kitty response pack and it is fine.
|- style="background: #D35D30; color: white"
|'''Protective hard hat'''
|[[File:Helmet.jpg|alt=NET hard hat|frameless]]
|Red with NET branding is '''''required'''''. Provided by PBEM, should be replaced every five years.
|- style="background: #D35D30; color: white"
|'''Reflective vest'''
|[[File:Netvest.jpg|alt=NET vest|frameless]]
|Red/orange with NET branding '''''required'''''. Provided by PBEM. Must meet ANSI Class 2 standards.
|- style="background: #D35D30; color: white"
|'''NET ID and lanyard'''
|[[File:Netid.jpg|alt=NET ID|frameless]]
|Provided by PBEM.
|-
|'''Safety goggles'''
|[[File:Goggles.jpg|alt=Safety goggles|frameless]]
|See [[Eye Protection for NETs]]
|-
|'''N95 masks (qty.2)'''
|[[File:Dust mask.jpg|frameless]]
|P100 or a respirator can be substituted, though P100s are difficult to breathe in.
|-
|'''4-in-1 tool'''
|[[File:4in1tool.jpg|alt=4 in 1 tool, illustration by Hugh Newell|center|frameless|4 in 1 tool, illustration by Hugh Newell]]
|Available under a few different brands. The ones PBEM has are branded ON DUTY.
|-
|'''Duct tape (1 roll)'''
|[[File:Duct tape.jpg|frameless]]
|
|-
|'''LED flashlight'''
|[[File:Flashlight.jpg|frameless]]
|A headlamp is strongly recommended, to keep your hands free.
|-
|'''Prybar, 15"'''
|[[File:Prybar.jpg|frameless]]
|
|-
|'''Cutting tool'''
|[[File:Pocket knife.jpg|frameless]]
|Pocketknife or multitool.
|-
|'''Nylon cord, ⅛" 100' roll'''
|[[File:Nyloncord.jpg|alt=Nylon cord|frameless]]
|
|-
|'''Tough gloves'''
|[[File:Gloves.jpg|frameless]]
|
|-
|'''Note pad and writing instrument'''
|[[File:Writing supplies.jpg|frameless]]
|
|-
|'''Whistle'''
|[[File:Whistle.jpg|frameless]]
|Recommend whistles with a lanyard.
|-
|'''AM/FM radio'''
|[[File:Crank powered radio.jpg|frameless]]
|Not required at the FFE.
|-
|'''Kneepads'''
|[[File:Kneepads.jpg|alt=Kneepads|frameless]]
|
|-
|'''First aid kit'''
|[[File:First aid kit.jpg|frameless]]
|
|-
|'''FRS/GMRS radio'''
|[[File:Frsgmrsradio.jpg|alt=FRS/GMRS radio|center|frameless|FRS/GMRS radio]]
|Your radio is not required for the FFE, so we suggest waiting to purchase it until after we discuss devices in Basic NET Unit 9 - Tactical Radio Communications.
|-
|'''Spare batteries'''
|[[File:Batteries.jpg|frameless]]
|Rechargeable NiMH batteries are recommended if available in the volunteer's price range. We discuss batteries in Basic NET Unit 9 - Tactical Radio Communications.
|}

==== Whole kit purchases and kit pieces ====
Trainees may choose to assemble their own kit, or purchase a whole kit from vendors. If you choose the latter option, you will pay a little extra for the convenience, and you do not get to select each specific component.

Note that CERT-branded kits have green instead of orange/red NET branding. Both are fine, but you are not required to pay extra merely for CERT or NET branding. Any functional backpack is perfectly fine, as long as it is dedicated to your NET supplies when you graduate.

If you wish to buy a whole kit instead of pieces, the vendors on the list below can accommodate you. Any of the kits on the the list is enough (or more than enough) for your FFE. If ordering for delivery, be sure to act early so that your equipment arrives on time for your FFE. And please do not feel limited to this list.

{| class="wikitable" style="width: 50%; "
|+
| style="background: snow; color: black" |'''''DISCLAIMER:''''' ''Any reference obtained from this website to a specific product, process, or service does not constitute or imply endorsement by PBEM or the City of Portland of the product, process, or service, or its producer or provider. Nor is PBEM or the City of Portland responsible for the fitness or quality of any product purchased from any vendor referenced on this website. Buyer beware. PBEM recommends inspecting the quality of all disaster response supplies and even stress testing them in a controlled environment before using them for deployment, when safety matters.''
|}
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 50%; "
|+Vendors who sell single kit items
!Vendor
!Notes
|-
|[https://www.emergencykits.com/emergency-kits/c-e-r-t-kits EmergencyKits.com]
|Online ordering only.
|-
|[https://edisastersystems.com/collections/cert-kits-supplies-c-64 Emergency Disaster Systems]
|Online ordering only.
|-
|[https://www.firesupplydepot.com/cert-kits-supplies.html Fire Supply Depot]
|Online ordering only.
|-
|[http://www.preparesmart.com/ PrepareSmart]
|Online ordering only.
|-
|[https://propacusa.com/ ProPac]
|Online ordering only.
|-
|[https://www.sosproducts.com/cert-kits-and-accessories-s/1941.htm SOS Survival Products]
|Online ordering only.
|}
''Trainees can also find kit items at hardware and outdoor stores. For Trainees who prefer locally owned stores, there are many options!'' ...

== Equipment: Supplemental Pack Equipment ==
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 25%; "
| style="background: gold; color: black" |'''Section Importance: Supplemental'''
|}
Over time, a NET volunteer will enhance and customize their own packs. For those who want to start on that early, PBEM recommends considering the items in the following list. These items are NOT required. Rows in '''orange highlight''' are provided by PBEM and you should not purchase them ''unless'' PBEM has no supply of them available.

Many NETs also find it useful to create a "quick access kit" of a few frequently used items that they carry in a fanny pack, to reduce the number of times they must put their backpack on and off.
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
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! colspan="2" |Item
!Notes
|-
|Hard hat chin straps
|
|Provided by PBEM while supplies last
|-
|Field Operating Guide (FOG)
|
|Provided by PBEM while supplies last
|-
|Heavy-duty 40 gallon plastic bags
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|Emergency blankets ("space blankets")
|
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|-
|Water treatment tablets
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|Rain poncho
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|Light sticks
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|Earplugs (1 pair)
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|Voltage tick meter
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|Lumber crayon or grease pencil
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|Marking pen (permanent, black)
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|-
|Emergency flares
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|Copies of ICS forms and clipboard
|
|[[NET Incident Command System (ICS) Forms]]
|-
|Synthetic webbing and carabiners
|
|
|-
|Pedestrian traction devices for icy conditions
|
|Variously called ice cleats, crampons, microspikes, and traction cleats
|}
.....

== NET ID Pictures ==
You must have your photo taken for your official NET ID card. This is done by the Class Coordinator between classroom sessions.



== The Final Field Exercise (FFE) ==
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 25%;
|+
|style="background: gold; color: black"|'''Section Importance: Supplemental'''
|}
The FFE is the practicum part of your basic training. '''The FFE will take place at the [https://goo.gl/maps/AiokhexHADPNei2S9 Portland Fire & Rescue Training campus, 4800 NE 122nd].'''

For the day of your FFE, please check the forecast and dress for the weather! Much of the FFE takes place outdoors, rain or shine. If it is forecast to rain and you don't have a rain jacket, at least buy a cheap dollar-store poncho. Getting stuck in the rain during your FFE is a one-trip ticket to Miserytown.

Closed toe shoes are required. Boots are better. Ceramic or steel toe boots are the best. (Sandals are acceptable only at Parks & Rec, not Fire & Rescue.)

If you would like to view pictures and videos of past FFEs to see what an FFE entails, please visit: https://portlandnet.tumblr.com/tagged/FFE

A map of the training campus appears below. Click [https://volunteerpdx.net/images/f/f7/PF%26R_Training_Campus.jpg '''HERE'''] to enlarge the image.
[[File:PF&R Training Campus.jpg|alt=A map of Portland Fire & Rescue's Training campus. Click here for an enlarged version.|left|thumb|660x660px|''A map of Portland Fire & Rescue's Training campus. [https://volunteerpdx.net/images/f/f7/PF%26R_Training_Campus.jpg Click here for an enlarged version].'']]
{| class="wikitable"
|+<big>Map Locations</big>
! colspan="2" |<big>Area</big>
!<big>Use</big>
|- style="background: forestgreen; color: white"
|<big>A</big>
|Training Area A
|During an FFE, this area reserved for the fire suppression station.
|- style="background: forestgreen; color: white"
|<big>B</big>
|Training Area B
|During an FFE, this area reserved for the cribbing station.
|- style="background: forestgreen; color: white"
|<big>C</big>
|Blue Shed
|During an FFE, this is the area reserved for the triage station.
|- style="background: forestgreen; color: white"
|<big>D</big>
|Tower
|
|- style="background: FireBrick; color: white"
|<big>1</big>
|Main Classroom
|During an FFE, we assemble here in the morning, and return after completing the four field stations to debrief.
|- style="background: FireBrick; color: white"
|<big>2</big>
|Annex
|During an FFE, this area might be reserved for the Advanced Bleeding/Stop the Bleed station.
|- style="background: FireBrick; color: white"
|<big>3</big>
|Training Academy (TAC)
|
|- style="background: FireBrick; color: white"
|<big>4</big>
|NET Conex
|
|- style="background: FireBrick; color: white"
|<big>5</big>
|Search House
|During an FFE, this is the area reserved for the search station.
|}

..

The FFE lasts approximately five hours in the field, plus post-exercise debrief. The Trainee cohort is split randomly into groups, and those groups cycle through each of the FFE stations as a team.
[[File:2022.09.11.Tower.jpg|alt=The tower at PF&R Training. Welcome to Mordor.|thumb|400x400px|''The tower at PF&R Training. Welcome to Mordor.'']]

==== Fire Suppression and Utilities Shutoff Station ====
At this station, Trainees will use dry chemical ABC fire extinguishers to put out a fire on a burn pan. Trainees should be ready to use the PASS method. Instructor will also review shutting off a water main. Usually held at Training Area A on the map. Outdoors.

==== Cribbing and Extrication Station ====
Trainees will safely extricate an exercise dummy from underneath a one-ton (or larger) concrete slab using wrecking bars and cribbing blocks. Scene sizeup is also important for this station. Usually held at Training Area B on the map. Outdoors.

==== Triage Station ====
In the Blue Shed, Area C, survivor actors in [[moulage]] need to be triaged and removed from the building. Mostly indoors.

==== Search Station ====
Instructor will cover building markings, scene sizeup, and interior search patterns to locate survivors either in Building 5 or Tower D. Trainees will want their flashlights ready. Mostly indoors.

==== Advanced Bleeding Control (aka Stop the Bleed) ====
Trainees will learn the theory behind compression and tourniquets to stop serious bleeding, and practice both using limb simulators. Indoors.

...

== Basic NET Class Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ==
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 25%;
|+
|style="background: gold; color: black"|'''Section Importance: Supplemental'''
|}

===== Q: I am a person with a disability. Can I still participate in Basic NET training? =====
''A: Yes; you are encouraged to participate and become an Active NET volunteer.'' '''Every''one''''' ''has a role in disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. On average, 12% of all NET volunteers self-identify as a person with a physical or cognitive disability. Please see the page on [[participation for persons with disabilities]] for more detail.''

===== Q: I have a conviction on my background check. Can I still participate in Basic NET training? =====
''A: Yes. Except for persons who are an active menace, anyone can participate in NET training. The criminal background check is conducted to determine if you can become an Active NET volunteer after you complete the training. Having an offense on record also does not necessarily exclude a person from becoming an Active NET volunteer; it depends on the offense and how long ago it took place. Please review PBEM's [[Criminal Background|policy on criminal background checks]] for more detail.''

===== Q: What is my class schedule and where is the class? =====
''A: Your Coordinating Instructor will send that information to you via email. That information does not appear on this page. If you think you should have received it by now, email [mailto:Net@portlandoregon.gov net@portlandoregon.gov].''

===== Q: Can I skip a class unit if I already have training in the subject? =====
''A: No. Even if you are highly trained in a field, medical treatment for example, it is still important for you to learn about how NET volunteers approach the topic. Otherwise, you might find yourself in a response situation and not understand why your teammates approach problems the way they do. This causes confusion in the team and a rapid breakdown of team aptitude.''

===== Q: Can I begin logging my NET volunteer hours now? =====
''A: Yes, please do! You have an active profile [https://app.betterimpact.com/Login/Login?returnUrl=/Volunteer/Main/GenericLogOut&agencyGuid=5c003f3a-8d04-4cdf-b8c0-41627fea7871 in MIP]. For information on how to log hours, please visit the page for the [[Minimum Service Contribution (MSC)|NET Minimum Service Contribution]].''

===== Q: If I miss a day of class, or know I'll miss a day of class, should I drop out of the class? =====
''A: No. Take the classes you can and make up the ones you missed when you have a makeup opportunity. Note that you will not graduate and be activated as a NET, however, until you have completed all class units and a Final Field Exercise.''

''...''

== Basic NET Class Program History ==
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 25%;
|+
|style="background: gold; color: black"|'''Section Importance: Supplemental'''
|}
[under construction]

BNT Status

2026-04-13T00:38:47Z

GlennDevitt:

== Basic NET Training Class Status ==
'''''Updated 2026.04.12, [[Military Time Conversion Chart|1738]]'''''

'''''It might be necessary to clear your browser cache, or use SHIFT + REFRESH, to load the latest updates on this page.'''''

When weather or other events might affect a day's classes, registered Trainees should keep an eye on their email for updates, or check back here '''by 07:00am on the day of scheduled classes'''. Please do not email PBEM to request news during emergency incidents; we promise to send you new information when it becomes available.
{| class="wikitable"
|+
|'''Key:'''
* Proceeding as scheduled.
* Modified or delayed. Details will be posted here and/or sent via email to registered Trainees.
* Postponed. PBEM will follow up via email when the current emergency incident response concludes.
|}

* <s>Sat 04/11 Segment A</s>
* <s>Sun 04/12 Segment B</s>
* Sat 04/25 Segment C
* Sun 04/26 Segment A
* Sat 05/02 Segment B
* Sun 05/03 Segment C
* Sat 05/09 Final Field Exercise
* Sun 05/10 Final Field Exercise

Click for the: [https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?w0=t&w2=wc&w3=sfcwind&w3u=1&w5=pop&w7=rain&w8=thunder&w9=snow&w10=fzg&w11=sleet&w13u=0&w16u=1&AheadHour=0&Submit=Submit&FcstType=graphical&textField1=45.52&textField2=-122.68&site=all&unit=0&dd=&bw= Hourly NWS Portland forecast at 200ft above sea level]

BNT Status

2026-04-12T13:19:06Z

GlennDevitt: /* Basic NET Training Class Status */

== Basic NET Training Class Status ==
'''''Updated 2026.04.12, [[Military Time Conversion Chart|0618]]'''''

'''''It might be necessary to clear your browser cache, or use SHIFT + REFRESH, to load the latest updates on this page.'''''

When weather or other events might affect a day's classes, registered Trainees should keep an eye on their email for updates, or check back here '''by 07:00am on the day of scheduled classes'''. Please do not email PBEM to request news during emergency incidents; we promise to send you new information when it becomes available.
{| class="wikitable"
|+
|'''Key:'''
* Proceeding as scheduled.
* Modified or delayed. Details will be posted here and/or sent via email to registered Trainees.
* Postponed. PBEM will follow up via email when the current emergency incident response concludes.
|}

* <s>Sat 04/11 Segment A</s>
* Sun 04/12 Segment B
* Sat 04/25 Segment C
* Sun 04/26 Segment A
* Sat 05/02 Segment B
* Sun 05/03 Segment C
* Sat 05/09 Final Field Exercise
* Sun 05/10 Final Field Exercise

Click for the: [https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?w0=t&w2=wc&w3=sfcwind&w3u=1&w5=pop&w7=rain&w8=thunder&w9=snow&w10=fzg&w11=sleet&w13u=0&w16u=1&AheadHour=0&Submit=Submit&FcstType=graphical&textField1=45.52&textField2=-122.68&site=all&unit=0&dd=&bw= Hourly NWS Portland forecast at 200ft above sea level]

BNT Status

2026-04-12T00:50:18Z

GlennDevitt:

== Basic NET Training Class Status ==
'''''Updated 2026.04.11, [[Military Time Conversion Chart|1750]]'''''

'''''It might be necessary to clear your browser cache, or use SHIFT + REFRESH, to load the latest updates on this page.'''''

When weather or other events might affect a day's classes, registered Trainees should keep an eye on their email for updates, or check back here '''by 07:00am on the day of scheduled classes'''. Please do not email PBEM to request news during emergency incidents; we promise to send you new information when it becomes available.
{| class="wikitable"
|+
|'''Key:'''
* Proceeding as scheduled.
* Modified or delayed. Details will be posted here and/or sent via email to registered Trainees.
* Postponed. PBEM will follow up via email when the current emergency incident response concludes.
|}

* <s>Sat 04/11 Segment A</s>
* Sun 04/12 Segment B
* Sat 04/25 Segment C
* Sun 04/26 Segment A
* Sat 05/02 Segment B
* Sun 05/03 Segment C
* Sat 05/09 Final Field Exercise
* Sun 05/10 Final Field Exercise

Click for the: [https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?w0=t&w2=wc&w3=sfcwind&w3u=1&w5=pop&w7=rain&w8=thunder&w9=snow&w10=fzg&w11=sleet&w13u=0&w16u=1&AheadHour=0&Submit=Submit&FcstType=graphical&textField1=45.52&textField2=-122.68&site=all&unit=0&dd=&bw= Hourly NWS Portland forecast at 200ft above sea level]

BNT Status

2026-04-11T12:35:53Z

GlennDevitt:

== Basic NET Training Class Status ==
'''''Updated 2026.04.11, [[Military Time Conversion Chart|0535]]'''''

'''''It might be necessary to clear your browser cache, or use SHIFT + REFRESH, to load the latest updates on this page.'''''

When weather or other events might affect a day's classes, registered Trainees should keep an eye on their email for updates, or check back here '''by 07:00am on the day of scheduled classes'''. Please do not email PBEM to request news during emergency incidents; we promise to send you new information when it becomes available.
{| class="wikitable"
|+
|'''Key:'''
* Proceeding as scheduled.
* Modified or delayed. Details will be posted here and/or sent via email to registered Trainees.
* Postponed. PBEM will follow up via email when the current emergency incident response concludes.
|}

* Sat 04/11 Segment A
* Sun 04/12 Segment B
* Sat 04/25 Segment C
* Sun 04/26 Segment A
* Sat 05/02 Segment B
* Sun 05/03 Segment C
* Sat 05/09 Final Field Exercise
* Sun 05/10 Final Field Exercise

Click for the: [https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?w0=t&w2=wc&w3=sfcwind&w3u=1&w5=pop&w7=rain&w8=thunder&w9=snow&w10=fzg&w11=sleet&w13u=0&w16u=1&AheadHour=0&Submit=Submit&FcstType=graphical&textField1=45.52&textField2=-122.68&site=all&unit=0&dd=&bw= Hourly NWS Portland forecast at 200ft above sea level]

BNT Status

2026-04-11T04:16:23Z

GlennDevitt:

== Basic NET Training Class Status ==
'''''Updated 2026.04.10, [[Military Time Conversion Chart|2116]]'''''

'''''It might be necessary to clear your browser cache, or use SHIFT + REFRESH, to load the latest updates on this page.'''''

When weather or other events might affect a day's classes, registered Trainees should keep an eye on their email for updates, or check back here '''by 07:00am on the day of scheduled classes'''. Please do not email PBEM to request news during emergency incidents; we promise to send you new information when it becomes available.
{| class="wikitable"
|+
|'''Key:'''
* Proceeding as scheduled.
* Modified or delayed. Details will be posted here and/or sent via email to registered Trainees.
* Postponed. PBEM will follow up via email when the current emergency incident response concludes.
|}

* Sat 04/11 Segment A
* Sun 04/12 Segment B
* Sat 04/25 Segment C
* Sun 04/26 Segment A
* Sat 05/02 Segment B
* Sun 05/03 Segment C
* Sat 05/09 Final Field Exercise
* Sun 05/10 Final Field Exercise

Click for the: [https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?w0=t&w2=wc&w3=sfcwind&w3u=1&w5=pop&w7=rain&w8=thunder&w9=snow&w10=fzg&w11=sleet&w13u=0&w16u=1&AheadHour=0&Submit=Submit&FcstType=graphical&textField1=45.52&textField2=-122.68&site=all&unit=0&dd=&bw= Hourly NWS Portland forecast at 200ft above sea level]

BNT Status

2026-04-10T01:29:31Z

GlennDevitt:

== Basic NET Training Class Status ==
'''''Updated 2026.04.09, [[Military Time Conversion Chart|1829]]'''''

'''''It might be necessary to clear your browser cache, or use SHIFT + REFRESH, to load the latest updates on this page.'''''

When weather or other events might affect a day's classes, registered Trainees should keep an eye on their email for updates, or check back here '''by 07:00am on the day of scheduled classes'''. Please do not email PBEM to request news during emergency incidents; we promise to send you new information when it becomes available.
{| class="wikitable"
|+
|'''Key:'''
* Proceeding as scheduled.
* Modified or delayed. Details will be posted here and/or sent via email to registered Trainees.
* Postponed. PBEM will follow up via email when the current emergency incident response concludes.
|}

* Sat 04/11 Segment A
* Sun 04/12 Segment B
* Sat 04/25 Segment C
* Sun 04/26 Segment A
* Sat 05/02 Segment B
* Sun 05/03 Segment C
* Sat 05/09 Final Field Exercise
* Sun 05/10 Final Field Exercise

Click for the: [https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?w0=t&w2=wc&w3=sfcwind&w3u=1&w5=pop&w7=rain&w8=thunder&w9=snow&w10=fzg&w11=sleet&w13u=0&w16u=1&AheadHour=0&Submit=Submit&FcstType=graphical&textField1=45.52&textField2=-122.68&site=all&unit=0&dd=&bw= Hourly NWS Portland forecast at 200ft above sea level]

Printed Community Handout Materials

2026-04-09T02:17:44Z

GlennDevitt:

[[File:PBEM Handouts.jpg|alt=Some of the informational handouts that PBEM hands out. Subject to availability!|thumb|350x350px|''Some of the informational handouts that PBEM hands out. Subject to availability!'']]
:'''''See also:''' PBEM retired printed materials''
{| class="wikitable"
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! scope="col" width="250px" style="background-color: darkkhaki;color:white;"|Notes
|-
|[https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/a11282c448eb472f86d19d5b86669b5d PBEM Event Support Request Form]
|Use this electronic form to request materials at least '''two weeks''' before your event.
|-
|[https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/be59ebc2ec804c46b12b8728a390c25e Translation Request Form]
|Use this electronic form to request materials in languages not currently available.
|}
 
This page is intended to serve both the general public and to aid PBEM staff when considering handout updates and ordering materials.

NETwiki distinguishes between printed "Handout Materials" and "[[Community Education Curricula]]", and they are posted to different pages:

* '''Handout Materials''' are short-form informational resources designed to be used by an individual, typically distributed at community events, and do not necessitate a facilitator or community leader leading neighbors through a learning process.
* '''[[Community Education Curricula]]''' are long-form informational resources designed for individuals '''''and/or''''' organized neighbors to work through towards a shared resilience goal, and often suggest a neighbor as a "lead facilitator" coordinating the process.

Below is a table and gallery of in-print PBEM published handouts. '''''PLEASE NOTE''''' that "in-print" does not mean "in stock"; nor does it mean we currently have the resources to print new copies of out of stock handouts. All PBEM published materials are intended for public use and may be reprinted for free public use; commercial use is prohibited. Materials may not be altered for any reason.

Where possible, PBEM and partner organizations have materials translated into multiple languages.<ref>For consistency, this page uses [[wikipedia:List_of_ISO_639-1_codes|ISO 639-1 language abbreviations]].</ref>

{| class="wikitable"
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|-
|style="text-align: center"|'''<big>Handout</big>'''
|'''Last Update'''
|{{vert header|English}}
|{{vert header|Spanish}}
|{{vert header| Arabic}}
|{{vert header| Amharic}}
|{{vert header| Hindi}}
|{{vert header| Japanese}}
|{{vert header| Karen}}
|{{vert header| Khmer}}
|{{vert header|[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lao_language Lao]'''}}
|{{vert header|[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korean_language Korean]}}
|{{vert header| Nepali}}
|{{vert header| Oromo}}
|{{vert header| Russian}}
|{{vert header| Somali}}
|{{vert header| Tigrinya}}
|{{vert header| Ukrainian}}
|{{vert header| Vietnamese}}
|{{vert header| Chinese}}
|-
| style="padding-left: 1em;" |'''PocketPrep'''
|2022.03.29
|[[z2024.02.27.PocketPrep.pdf|en]]
|[[Media:2022.07.19.es.PocketPrep.pdf|es]]
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|2022.05.26
|[https://hcpaw.portlandoregon.gov/u/8-WfCxplnzPh5Z8I/eb892967-9396-4f7a-b4b2-05e32bca0380?l en]
|[https://hcpaw.portlandoregon.gov/u/gT4w6mi-MNeTPjDp/43b6f629-22a3-4074-a179-551e4fbd28b7?l es]
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|[https://hcpaw.portlandoregon.gov/u/uaCFFVAghSmroIUW/5d1e7e03-51dc-4830-8d25-1959d11ba5d7?l vi]
|[https://hcpaw.portlandoregon.gov/u/_DoZ-xW6GcLuOhn4/6603f6e6-a505-48f7-aee6-0a8342b5314d?l zh]
|-
| style="padding-left: 1em;" |'''BEECN Refrigerator Magnets'''
|2017.02.13
|[https://hcpaw.portlandoregon.gov/u/hh3HDm-dx2yUHccN/02d886a3-ef79-44a9-b99c-662abc8bd8ad?l en]
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| style="padding-left: 1em;" |'''Pee+Poo Bucket Stickers'''
|2022.02.14
|[[Media:Bucket_pee-poo_stickers_EN.pdf|en]]
|[[Media:Bucket_pee-poo_stickers_ES.pdf|es]]
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|[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vV_8ygBPdmX0vVcO2EiZ_8FAEGgtQ9Kd/view?usp=sharing ru]
|[https://drive.google.com/file/d/18hXbd3CJkadjt-_cJNDJnrF2Vtrw8Vbl/view?usp=sharing so]
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|[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SjqEPve00K8wGvrJCDIC6rys2-pBxhdv/view?usp=sharing uk]
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| style="padding-left: 1em;" |'''24-Week Family Preparedness Shopping List'''
|2022.06.29
|[[Media:2022.06.28.en.24 Week Shopping List.pdf|en]]
|[https://hcpaw.portlandoregon.gov/u/8cNPJBhDT2rjw08n/b3acc2a3-be51-47dd-b32b-bd4c0e403b09?l es]
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|2022.05.25
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|[https://www.regionalh2o.org/sites/default/files/images/Include_Water_Spanish.pdf es]
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|[https://www.regionalh2o.org/sites/default/files/2023-07/Include_Water_card_Karen_0518.pdf kar]
|[https://www.regionalh2o.org/sites/default/files/2022-03/Include_Water_Khmer.pdf km]
|[https://www.regionalh2o.org/sites/default/files/2023-07/Include_Water_card_Lao_0601.pdf lo]
|[https://www.regionalh2o.org/sites/default/files/images/Include_Water_Korean.pdf ko]
|[https://www.regionalh2o.org/sites/default/files/2023-07/Include_Water_card_Nepali_0518.pdf ne]
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| style="padding-left: 1em;" |'''Water Heater Hang Tags'''
|2022.05.25
|[https://www.regionalh2o.org/sites/default/files/images/Water_Heater_Hanger_English.pdf en]
|[https://www.regionalh2o.org/sites/default/files/images/Water_Heater_Hanger_Spanish.pdf es]
|[https://www.regionalh2o.org/sites/default/files/Water_Heater_hanger_2022_Arabic_011123.pdf ar]
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|[https://www.regionalh2o.org/sites/default/files/images/Water_Heater_Hanger_Japanese.pdf ja]
|[https://www.regionalh2o.org/sites/default/files/2023-07/Water_Heater_hanger_2022_Karen_0519.pdf kar]
|[https://www.regionalh2o.org/sites/default/files/2022-03/Water_Heater_Hanger_Khmer.pdf km]
|[https://www.regionalh2o.org/sites/default/files/2023-07/Water_Heater_hanger_2023_Lao_0603.pdf lo]
|[https://www.regionalh2o.org/sites/default/files/images/Water_Heater_Hanger_Korean.pdf ko]
|[https://www.regionalh2o.org/sites/default/files/2023-07/Water_Heater_hanger_2022_Nepali_0519.pdf ne]
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|[https://www.regionalh2o.org/sites/default/files/Water%20Heater%20Hanger%20(Somali)_0.pdf so]
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|[https://www.regionalh2o.org/sites/default/files/images/Water_Heater_Hanger_Chinese.pdf zh]
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| style="padding-left: 1em;" |'''Pet Safety Window Cling'''
|2022.07.20
|[https://hcpaw.portlandoregon.gov/u/97YAoR42AOnltgCi/4a204196-ff8a-496b-b27e-7f01a66fe831?l en]
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| style="padding-left: 1em;" |'''Without Warning! Comic Book'''
|2014.07.08
|[https://www.oregon.gov/oem/Documents/WithoutWarningEarthquake_english.pdf en]
|[https://www.oregon.gov/oem/Documents/EQUAKESPE.pdf es]
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|2016.11.26
|[https://volunteerpdx.net/images/7/7d/NET_Brochure.pdf en]
|[https://hcpaw.portlandoregon.gov/u/wnE2QyvxNg7QcTZA/28a3f922-a7f2-4ce5-87c9-872b43590554?l es]
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|[https://hcpaw.portlandoregon.gov/u/jJ3L82Udy7-encvw/8114cb5c-b95b-4c4d-adf7-7f5ccde92891?l ru]
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|[https://hcpaw.portlandoregon.gov/u/9-68jR5uvN7l7ryO/3cf939af-2035-4c39-9234-44796ea025d0?l vi]
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| style="padding-left: 1em;" |'''Prepare with Pedro'''
|2020.09.22
|[https://www.ready.gov/kids/prepare-pedro en]
|[https://www.ready.gov/sites/default/files/2023-01/ready-gov_prepare-with-pedro_spanish.pdf es]
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|[https://www.ready.gov/sites/default/files/2021-05/fema_p-2089_prepare-with-pedro_vietnamese_0.pdf vi]
|[https://www.ready.gov/sites/default/files/2021-05/fema_p-2087_prepare-with-pedro_simplified-chinese.pdf zh]
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| style="padding-left: 1em;" |'''Table sign: Free Emergency Prep Workshops (with QR code)'''
|2025.06.17
|[https://volunteerpdx.net/images/1/12/Eprep_QR_Code_form.pdf en]
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| style="padding-left: 1em;" |'''Table sign: NET/BEECN Recruitment QR Codes'''
|2024.06.12
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| style="padding-left: 1em;" |'''Table sign: Find Your BEECN (with QR code)'''
|2025.06.17
|[https://volunteerpdx.net/images/1/1d/Find_Your_BEECN.pdf en]
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<gallery heights="250" caption="''PBEM in-print handouts; click image to enlarge.''">
File:2022.07.19.en.PocketPrep.jpg|''PocketPrep layout and graphics, front and back, July 19 2022.''
File:2022.05.26.BEECN postcard.jpg|''BEECN Postcard, front and back, as of May 26 2022.''
File:2017.02.15.en.BEECN Magnet.jpg|''BEECN refrigerator magnet.''
File:2022.02.14.en.Bucket Sticker.jpg|''Pee+Poo Bucket Stickers are separated as two stickers; design as of February 14 2022.''
File:2022.06.29.24 Week Shopping List.jpg|''24-Week Family Preparedness Shopping List, front and back, June 29 2022. Probably our most popular handout.''
File:Water Postcard.jpg|''"Include Water" postcard, front and back.''
File:WaterHeaterHanger.jpg|''Water heater hanging tag, front and back.''
File:2022.07.20.Pet Window Cling.jpg|''Pet Safety Window Clings, single side, design as of July 20 2022.''
File:2014.07.08.Without Warning.jpg|''Without Warning! comic book, published in 2014.''
File:2016.11.26.NET Brochure.jpg|''NET Brochure, front and back, as of November 26 2016.''
File:PreparewithPedro.png|''Prepare with Pedro! A storybook for children.''
File:Recruitment QR Code Sign.png|''Table sign: NET/BEECN Recruitment QR Codes, single side, June 12, 2024''
File:Eprep QR Code form thumb.png|''Table sign: Free Emergency Preparedness Workshops, front and back, June 17, 2025''
File:Find Your BEECN thumb.png|''Table sign: Find Your BEECN using PortlandMaps.com, single side, June 17, 2025''
</gallery>[[File:2018.08.29.OPB.jpg|alt=Community outreach on August 29, 2018. Laura Hall pictured on right.|thumb|350x350px|''Community outreach on August 29, 2018. Laura Hall (PBEM/RDPO) pictured on right.'']]
[[File:2016.08.17.Summer Social.jpg|alt=x|thumb|''NET volunteer Taylor Dewey using science to blow up the park. PBEM Summer Social event on August 17, 2016.''|350x350px]]
 
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==PocketPrep==
''['''Note:''' Due to severe budget restrictions, as of May, 2025 PocketPreps are provided only to [[Speakers Bureau]] volunteers for their scheduled outreach events, and sometimes to Active NETs on a more limited basis.]''

PocketPrep is the flagship of our mighty fleet of informational handouts. The PocketPrep was designed and printed with the following considerations in mind:

*Reduce the number of handouts PBEM prints to a single piece. We were only moderately successful on that, but it did reduce four handouts down to one.
*Create something that recipients want to hang onto instead of recycling. This was done with eye catching design and providing space for for people to write in information. The design worked well enough that Z-CARD North America [https://www.zcardna.com/emergency-prep/ uses PocketPrep as a product sample] for getting emergency prep communications into peoples' hands.
*Make it durable. PocketPreps are printed on waterproof, tear-resistant paper.
*Make it portable. Unfolded, it measures about 23" x 9". But it folds down to the size of a credit card.

There are a few production drawbacks, however:

*They're expensive...about $2.27 apiece. That means we need to encourage NETs and neighbors to have conversations with people about them instead of simply handing them out or dropping them on a table for people to take.
*The file design formats are challenging to edit; only a professional graphic designer would be able to do it. That can make updates and getting these translated into other languages difficult.
*That they are printed on durable paper means that folks can only write on them using ballpoint pen or a pencil (gel ink slides right off).
*So far, we've only found one vendor who can print them cost effectively ([https://www.zcardna.com/ Z-CARD]).

==== Specifications====
Printed, foldable information brochures with outer cards. Outer Cards: 3 ⅜” X 2 ⅛” – 18 pt C1S Board with Gloss coating. Inner Sheets: 23 ¼ ” X 9 ¼” – .0042” Polyart Synthetic text paper. Colors: Outers: 4/0, Inners: 4/4. Illustrations were completed by [https://www.instagram.com/hughnewell/?hl=en Hugh Newell]. Krista Gust with the Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability completed layout and graphic design.

====Appropriate use====
Because of their cost and our interest keeping material out of the waste stream, PocketPrep was designed ''not'' to be a typical government hand-out-and-toss piece of swag. It is a "presentation tool" not a "handout." Requests for quantities of PocketPrep will also include one-sheets that explain to volunteers how they should distribute PocketPreps. .You can download a PDF of the instructions [https://hcpaw.portlandoregon.gov/u/-z7qkBK-6qvpPuqT/a80fa24e-743d-4cb6-aa67-1741cdd74163?l '''HERE''']..

In a tabling setting, we estimate it takes 45 seconds to one minute to explain PocketPrep to people. So if someone orders 120 pieces for a tabling event that last one hour, PBEM is only going to give 50 or so.

'''PocketPreps incorporate information on purifying water, BEECN locations, the two bucket system, pet prep, Drop/Cover/Hold, how to shelter in place, Public Alerts, and how to join Portland NET.'''

The "PocketPrep Instructions" read like this:
[[File:Prepcardsharing.jpg|right|267x267px]]
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Thank you for helping us promote community resilience through outreach! This sheet is intended to offer some guidance on talking with folks about the PocketPrep handout, and disaster preparedness.

*'''PLEASE DO''' spend a minute or so to have a conversation about what is in the PocketPrep. At your outreach table, have one or two unfolded for display. As someone looks it over, try to discuss these points (not necessarily in this order):
**Describe what a BEECN is and encourage them to find their own with the map, and write down their BEECN on the “warning and information” section;
**Encourage them to visit Public Alerts (publicalerts.org) and register when they get home, where they can also find more info putting a preparedness kit together;
**Emphasize the need to store at least 14 gallons of water per person in their household, and that shelf-stable food and a first aid kit are the next priorities;
**Talk about the twin-bucket system and take your own if you can (kids love ‘em);
**'''Use a pencil or ballpoint pen''' to fill out some of the blanks with them;
**Explain Drop/Cover/Hold during an earthquake;
**If you are a NET volunteer and the recipient is curious about disaster response, talk about your own NET experience, encourage them to join, and point out the link on the PocketPrep for more information.

*'''PLEASE DO NOT''' distribute PocketPrep without an opportunity to explain it to the person receiving it. Not everyone will want to have a conversation, and that’s OK. The important thing is to open the door for curious people.
*'''PLEASE DO''' encourage people to use ballpoint pen or pencil on the PocketPrep. Because it is water and tear resistant paper, a gel pen or marker will smudge off.
*'''PLEASE DO NOT''' leave an unattended stack of PocketPrep for passers-by to pick up and take with them.
*'''PLEASE DO''' feel encouraged to give a short presentation to an audience on PocketPrep and to distribute PocketPrep to folks in the audience.
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====Project history====
PBEM debuted the PocketPreps on [https://hcpaw.portlandoregon.gov/u/4ZGwIwgRsBnzkbAg/bec44c07-5de9-487c-949e-bee668d20373?l August 18, 2019]. After a few months of design work and stakeholder vetting/feedback, PBEM ordered the first print run (partially funded by the UASI 16 grant) in May 2019, for August delivery. The initial run proved popular and prompted a second run in March 2020, but the COVID-19 pandemic effectively shut down opportunities to distribute PocketPrep from March 2020 to 2022. PBEM wouldn't order another run until August 2023 (also funded by a UASI grant). It was this third print run that debuted PocketPrep in Spanish. In early 2023, the text of the PocketPrep was translated into Vietnamese and Simplified Chinese as well. However, PBEM has so far been unable to fund a print run of PocketPreps in those languages.

Even though PBEM has not received formal awards for PocketPrep's design, Z-CARD America (the printer) uses them as part of their marketing campaigns as an example of how their product can help raise awareness of disaster preparedness.
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|2025.05.15
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|2025.05.15
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|2024.03.01
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|2022.08.23
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|2019.05.31
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==BEECN Postcards==
The PocketPrep has a BEECN map on one side. But these postcards continue to be popular, so PBEM continues to print them in multiple languages.

====Specifications====
[[File:2018.06.05.BEECN cargo bike ad.jpg|alt=Picture of a cargo bike with a BEECN map on the side of the trailer|thumb|350x350px|''That one time in summer 2018 PBEM put a bigass BEECN map on a cargo bike and rode that around town.'' ]]
Printed double sided and full color CYMK on Accent Opaque 80# cover card stock. Finishing size is 11 ½" x 6 ⅛". Approximately $.50 per piece at last print run in May 2022; reference P&D order #1240552. Krista Gust with the Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability completed layout and graphic design.

====Appropriate use ====
PBEM is OK with simply handing these out casually. But when possible, outreach volunteers use the postcard to engage with someone about where their closest BEECN in, and then mark the location for the person to take home and stick it on the refrigerator. This works even better when a large map of the neighborhood is available at the table.

====Project history====

The first run of BEECN postcards were mailed to every household in Portland in early December of 2012 and mentioned in a [https://hcpaw.portlandoregon.gov/u/_p7Jnhceyd3snsmd/6551d4cc-a336-4ce4-967a-a382d95e6031?l December 11, 2012 PBEM press release] announcing the debut of the BEECN program. The total mailing cost arrived at approximately $60,000 (printing costs were $13,860.95 according to P&D order #1123433; postage costs unclear). However, as the postcards landed in residential mail the same time as seasonal junk mail and holiday catalogs, the postcard was widely (though anecdotally) reported to have met the same fate of those mailers: tossed in a recycling bin with barely a passing glance. It did not make the impression hoped for.<gallery>
File:2012.10.10.NECS Postcard.jpg|''Early pass at a BEECN postcard design, October 10, 2012.''
File:2012.11.26.BEECN Postcard Mailed.jpg|''BEECN postcard that was mailed to every household in Portland. Design date is November 26, 2012.''
File:2013.01.11.Web Postcard.jpg|''First design of a BEECN postcard intended for downloading and printing from the PBEM website.''
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==BEECN Magnets==

==== Specifications====
3" x 4" finishing size. Created in Adobe InDesign by Krista Gust.

====Appropriate Use====
The magnets are best paired with the BEECN postcard or the PocketPrep (i.e. a map of the BEECN system). The idea is that a recipient will use the map to find their nearest BEECN, write the location down on the magnet with a felt marker, and stick it up on the fridge.

====Project History====
Originally conceived by Felicia Heaton (PBEM PIO) in 2016. A second version (which is the current version) was designed by Krista Gust (graphic designed with Portland Planning and Sustainability).

==Pee+Poo Bucket Stickers==
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|}[[File:Two Bucket Toilet System.jpg|alt=You can use any 5-6 gallon bucket to separate your pee and poo.|thumb|350x350px|''You can use two 5 gallon buckets to separate your pee and poo. Read the Emergency Toilet Guidebook for suggestions about where to find free buckets in your community.''|left]]Several recent disasters in the United States have caused damage to portions of water and wastewater systems, leaving major metropolitan areas without access to clean water and flushable toilets for prolonged periods. Emergency managers, among others, have recognized a need to improve post-disaster sanitation management and educate communities on how best to manage human waste.

The stickers are not to be used for commercial purposes. Anyone may use the materials for non-commercial purposes, as long as they site the source: "''Regional Disaster Preparedness Organization of the Portland Metropolitan Region, with funding from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security/Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) grant program."''

====Specifications====
PBEM does not publish this handout, but we place orders for them with our regional partners. The printing and finishing specifications for the stickers are 3.1 white semi gloss w/permanent adhesive + .8 clear overlaminate w/permanent adhesive. 3 printed colors: red, blue & black; 8" x 13" perf/sheet; finishing size of each sticker is 13 ¼" x 8 ¼". Readability of the stickers was evaluated using the [[wikipedia:Flesch–Kincaid_readability_tests|Flesch scale]]; the stickers came in at a score of 5.5, suited for school grade 5 or higher reading level. Graphic was composed in Adobe Illustrator. They cost about $1.51 apiece to print.<ref>Use P&D request [https://pndonline.portlandoregon.gov/App/2/Review.asp?WONumber=1247936&LastURL=../Requests.asp&LastURLCaption=Back+to+Request+Search&Format= #1247936] as a reference.</ref>

====Appropriate use====
The stickers were designed to be printed as stickers and placed on poo and pee buckets (the buckets should be two separate buckets). You can also print them on card stock or regular paper and use packing tape to affix them.

====Project history====
In 2016, Sue Mohnkern of Washington County Public Health led the RDPO’s Regional Disaster Sanitation Task Force to develop guidelines for disaster sanitation following a Cascadia Subduction Zone Earthquake. In 2017, the technical content created by that task force was passed to the RDPO’s Regional Disaster Preparedness Messaging Task Force under the initial leadership of Felicia Heaton, formerly of Portland Bureau of Emergency Management, and then Cynthia Valdivia, a bilingual outreach and multicultural public educator with Washington County Public Health.[[File:2018.05.23.24 Week Shopping List.jpg|alt=The retired version of the 24 Week Shopping List.|thumb|''This is the older (retired) version of the 24 Week Shopping List.''|300x300px|right]]With the help of an Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) grant, the RDPO hired Portland-based consulting firm Barney and Worth to help transform the disaster sanitation guidelines into pre- and post- event educational tools.
 
 

==24-Week Family Preparedness Shopping List==
This is probably the most popular PBEM-published handout. It gives recipients an opportunity to ''incrementally'' engage with disaster preparedness, and build a sufficient kit in 24 weeks.

====Specifications ====
Tri-fold printed double-sided and full color CYMK. Finishing size is 11" x 8 ½". Illustrations by [https://www.instagram.com/hughnewell/?hl=en Hugh Newell]; graphic design and layout by Hexad Studios.<ref>Reference P&D request [https://pndonline.portlandoregon.gov/App/2/Review.asp?WONumber=1219761&LastURL=../Requests.asp&LastURLCaption=Back+to+Request+Search&Format= #1219761] or [https://pndonline.portlandoregon.gov/App/2/Review.asp?WONumber=1231877&LastURL=../Requests.asp&LastURLCaption=Back+to+Request+Search&Format= #1231877] (2021.06.07), but note that those orders were in black and white, ''not'' color.</ref>

==== Appropriate use====
The handout itself is self-explanatory enough that leaving them as a "take one" item at a table or counter is appropriate. However, best practice is for an experienced NET to talk through some of the list with people. They may have questions about where and how to store things, ask for advice about shelf stable food, and so on.

==== Project history====
For as long as Jeremy can remember anyway, PBEM has always stocked a 24 Week Shopping List and it is unclear who put the first one together. The older version was last revised in May of 2018. That version was revised, reformatted, and re-illustrated in 2022 in conjunction with an effort to get it translated into Spanish.
 
 

==Water Storage/Treatment Postcards==
{{#ev:youtube|dTXvUeczzZw|350|right|'''''Video: How to Store Water for an Emergency. Helpful video to watch for someone preparing to talk about this topic.'''''|frame}}
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Postcards the instruct on storing tap water in personal containers. These postcards are not published by PBEM, but provided to us for distribution by the [https://www.regionalh2o.org/emergency-preparedness/emergency-preparedness-how-videos Regional Water Providers Consortium]. The Consortium '''''does not''''' take requests from the public, and their materials must be requested through PBEM.

==== Specifications====
Double sided, finishing size is 8 ½" x 5 ½". Designed in InDesign. They cost approximately $.50 apiece to print.

====Appropriate use====
This does work as a "take one", but recipients should be encouraged to include the postcard ''inside'' their preparedness kit. Even when not in the midst of an emergency, folks are challenged to remember how much bleach goes into what amount of water.

====Project history====
PBEM has received these postcards from the Regional Water Providers Consortium since at least 2018.
 
 

==Water Heater Hang Tags==
{{#ev:youtube|VIpOc3bmZ1E|350|right|'''''Video: How to Access Water from your Water Heater'''''|frame}}
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Following a catastrophic disaster, the water stored in a hot water heater could serve as a viable source of emergency water. The [https://www.regionalh2o.org/resources|Regional Water Providers Consortium] has created a tag to affix to water heaters that instruct folks on how to access that water. The Consortium '''''does not''''' take requests from the public, and their materials must be requested through PBEM.
They also created an instructional video, embedded to the right.
==== Specifications ====
The Regional Water Providers Consortium prints these and provides them to PBEM for distribution. Finishing size is 4.38" x 11.12", double sided. They cost approximately $.50 apiece to print.

====Appropriate use====
These tags have a diagonal cut on towards the top that leads inward towards a punch-out area at the top. The idea is that these be hooked onto the top of a water heater so that the recipient has access to helpful instructions when they get to their water heater immediately following a disaster.

====Project history====
PBEM has received these tags from the Regional Water Providers Consortium since at least 2018, and possibly before that year.
 
 

==Pet Safety Window Cling ==
[[File:Curry.jpg|alt=Picture of Curry the parrot|left|thumb|175x175px|''Curry (NET's unofficial mascot) makes a cameo on the window cling.'']]
This is the PBEM version of a window cling that is popular in other places in the country and [https://secure.aspca.org/take-action/pet-safety-pack available through the ASPCA]. However, we are considering discontinuing them after the current stock runs out. They are expensive, and we learned later from firefighters that rescue workers seldom pay them any heed because people do not keep them updated (although, we knew that going in, which is why we added a date line). At least so far, they haven't proved to be particularly popular as a handout, but maybe we haven't found the right way to promote them yet.

====Specifications====
Material: clear RI-Cling printed face down for viewing through glass. Finishing size is 5" x 6". Full color CMYK. Designed in InDesign by Jeremy Van Keuren, artwork completed by [https://www.instagram.com/hughnewell/?hl=en Hugh Newell]. Last print run in July 2022 had them at approximately $3.05 a piece.

==== Appropriate use====
This is a slightly adhesive window cling that relies mostly on static electricity to stay on a window. Optimal placement is on a window near or on a front door so that rescuers have it in plain view. The recipient should write on the side of the cling that faces out and through the window. The recipient should put the day's date when they fill it out to clue rescuers in to how old the information may be.

==== Project history====
[https://jobecker.weebly.com/animals-in-disasters.html Jo Becker] (an animals in disasters speaker and educator) suggested in March 2022 PBEM come up with a pet safety window cling similar to the one put out by the ASPCA. Jeremy worked with Hugh Newell to design one and make an initial print run, which Portland P&D outsourced to [https://proadco.com/ Pro Ad Co].
 
 

==Without Warning! Comic Book==
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"Without Warning" is a comic book for young audiences about a bucolic Pacific Northwest community upended by a major earthquake. PBEM does not print/publish this handout; it is provided by the [https://www.oregon.gov/oem/hazardsprep/pages/preparedness-publications.aspx State of Oregon Office of Emergency Management] for PBEM to distribute. Oregon OEM does not take materials requests from the general public.

====Specifications====
16 page comic book, 8 ½" x 11", saddle stitched. PBEM receives printed copies only through the State of Oregon OEM.

====Appropriate use====
This is a preferred awareness and preparedness publication written and designed with teenagers in mind. ''Without Warning!'' is ideal for events that involve youth and/or TeenCERT.

====Project history====

Althea Rizzo at Oregon OEM collaborated with Oregon's [https://www.darkhorse.com/ Dark Horse Comics] to create ''Without Warning!'' and release it in 2014.<ref>The original press release is available at: https://www.darkhorse.com/Blog/1823/without-warning-earthquake-safety-and-information</ref> Since the release of the comic book, Dark Horse Comics has continued to publish youth preparedness comics under the "Without Warning!" project, such as for tsunamis and [https://www.opb.org/article/2021/12/28/oregon-collaborators-launch-comic-book-on-wildfire-awareness-and-prevention/ wildfires], and Dark Horse has made the series available free to read [https://digital.darkhorse.com/search?q=Without%20Warning! on their project website]. However, PBEM stocks hard copies only of the Earthquake comic at this time.
[[File:Without Warning Comics.png|alt=The three Without Warning! comics published by Dark Horse.|center|thumb|500x500px|''The three'' Without Warning! ''comics published by Dark Horse.'']]
 
 

==NET Brochure ==
[[File:2010 NET Brochure.jpg|alt=Original 2010 NET Brochure. Photography and graphic design by Ethan Jewett.|thumb|309x309px|''Original 2010 NET Brochure (out of print). Photography and graphic design by Ethan Jewett.'']]
The NET Brochure was conceived as a basic "take one"-style brochure connecting recipients to completing a NET application and also informing them of [https://www.publicalerts.org/ PublicAlerts.org]. PBEM will not do more printings of the NET Brochure because its purpose is met with the PocketPrep. However, we still have many copies of this handout in stock (particularly in languages other than English), so they can be requested until the stock runs down.

====Specifications====
Half-fold printed double-sided and full color CYMK. Full bleed. Finished size is 11" x 8 ½". Printed on AEPP Mohawk Text-11. Photographs by Ethan Jewett; graphic design and layout composed in InDesign by Jeremy Van Keuren.

====Appropriate use====
NET Brochures are appropriate as "take one" materials; they require little to no explanation. Best used for audiences who know what Portland NET is and want to learn more. PBEM recommends talking briefly about the Public Alerts.org portion.

====Project history====
PBEM has used a handout like this one since at least 2010, with the current design released in Spring of 2014. The photos came from a photoshoot with Ethan Jewett photographing NET volunteers and PF&R personnel at PFF&R Station #2. PBEM discontinued new print runs after debuting the PocketPrep.
 
 

==Prepare with Pedro!==
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{{#ev:vimeo|547705637|350|right|'''''Video: Prepare with Pedro: Earthquake'''''|frame}}
{{#ev:youtube|ewKBgznQIZw|350|right|'''''Video: Prepare with Pedro Activity Book'''''|frame}}
Prepare with Pedro is a series of K - 2 preparedness storybooks put out by both FEMA and Red Cross. PBEM keeps the earthquake preparedness storybook in stock, but [https://www.ready.gov/kids/prepare-pedro FEMA] and [https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/teaching-kids-about-emergency-preparedness/prepare-with-pedro.html Red Cross] both have many more Pedro materials for download.

====Specifications====
12 page storybook, 8 ½" x 11", saddle stitched. PBEM receives printed copies only through other agencies.

====Appropriate use====
Prepare with Pedro! is PBEM's recommended prep learning material for young children, kindergarten through second grade. Instructors and parents can also download a [https://www.redcross.org/content/dam/redcross/get-help/youth/pwp/en/RedCross-PrepareWithPedro-Earthquake-Poster-EN.pdf Pedro Earthquake Hazard Hunt poster].

The Red Cross recommends complimenting this program with their [https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/teaching-kids-about-emergency-preparedness/pillowcase-project.html Pillowcase Project].

====Project history====
Prepare with Pedro is a joint project of FEMA and the American Red Cross.<ref>See press release at: https://www.fema.gov/blog/get-your-copy-today-popular-prepare-pedro-activity-book-now-available-six-languages</ref> Pedro started popping up around 2020.
 
 

==Retired Printed Community Handout Materials ==
The following materials are retired: out of print and out of stock. '''They cannot be requested from PBEM and PBEM will not do further print runs of them.''' They are published here for volunteers who want to download the files for their own printing.
[[File:OKHELP Sign.jpg|alt=Both sides of an OK/HELP sign for posting in a window.|thumb|232x232px|''Both sides of an OK/HELP sign for posting in a window.'']]

===OK/HELP Signs===
The use case/intent with these signs is that they be distributed to residences. Following an earthquake or other disaster, someone in the home would place one of these signs in a window as a sign to search and rescue teams that help is needed or not needed.

PBEM discontinued print runs of this sign because of cost, and because their use case was illogical and possibly dangerous. For example, what if someone posted the "OK" sign immediately after an earthquake but was severely injured in an aftershock? Incoming disaster responders from around the country are also not trained or informed of their use; a rescuer brought in from another state probably wouldn't even realize that a "HELP" or "OK" sign had anything to do with the aftermath of a disaster. Multnomah County occasionally stocks these signs still, but PBEM does not.

'''Specifications:''' Print front and back. Finishing size is 11" x 8 ½". Original print runs were on some kind of plastic coated card stock. [https://hcpaw.portlandoregon.gov/u/oZWamUgVmsizlZqa/7690bf61-26df-4ac3-a73d-41b50034c117?l DOWNLOAD].

==Notes and References==
<references />
 
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Printed Community Handout Materials

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[[File:PBEM Handouts.jpg|alt=Some of the informational handouts that PBEM hands out. Subject to availability!|thumb|350x350px|''Some of the informational handouts that PBEM hands out. Subject to availability!'']]
:'''''See also:''' PBEM retired printed materials''
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|[https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/a11282c448eb472f86d19d5b86669b5d PBEM Event Support Request Form]
|Use this electronic form to request materials at least '''two weeks''' before your event.
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|[https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/be59ebc2ec804c46b12b8728a390c25e Translation Request Form]
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This page is intended to serve both the general public and to aid PBEM staff when considering handout updates and ordering materials.

NETwiki distinguishes between printed "Handout Materials" and "[[Community Education Curricula]]", and they are posted to different pages:

* '''Handout Materials''' are short-form informational resources designed to be used by an individual, typically distributed at community events, and do not necessitate a facilitator or community leader leading neighbors through a learning process.
* '''[[Community Education Curricula]]''' are long-form informational resources designed for individuals '''''and/or''''' organized neighbors to work through towards a shared resilience goal, and often suggest a neighbor as a "lead facilitator" coordinating the process.

Below is a table and gallery of in-print PBEM published handouts. '''''PLEASE NOTE''''' that "in-print" does not mean "in stock"; nor does it mean we currently have the resources to print new copies of out of stock handouts. All PBEM published materials are intended for public use and may be reprinted for free public use; commercial use is prohibited. Materials may not be altered for any reason.

Where possible, PBEM and partner organizations have materials translated into multiple languages.<ref>For consistency, this page uses [[wikipedia:List_of_ISO_639-1_codes|ISO 639-1 language abbreviations]].</ref>

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|{{vert header|[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lao_language Lao]'''}}
|{{vert header|[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korean_language Korean]}}
|{{vert header| Nepali}}
|{{vert header| Oromo}}
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| style="padding-left: 1em;" |'''PocketPrep'''
|2022.03.29
|[[Media:2024.02.27.PocketPrep.pdf|en]]
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|2022.05.26
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| style="padding-left: 1em;" |'''BEECN Refrigerator Magnets'''
|2017.02.13
|[https://hcpaw.portlandoregon.gov/u/hh3HDm-dx2yUHccN/02d886a3-ef79-44a9-b99c-662abc8bd8ad?l en]
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|2022.02.14
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|[https://drive.google.com/file/d/18hXbd3CJkadjt-_cJNDJnrF2Vtrw8Vbl/view?usp=sharing so]
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|[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SjqEPve00K8wGvrJCDIC6rys2-pBxhdv/view?usp=sharing uk]
|[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gH-XHEtZWbaSaAsPIRJaGrh41R6uFq6n/view?usp=sharing vi]
|[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vPYbd-YHMMg_xK4DPZC3yCrsqSsbchNb/view?usp=sharing zh]
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| style="padding-left: 1em;" |'''24-Week Family Preparedness Shopping List'''
|2022.06.29
|[[Media:2022.06.28.en.24 Week Shopping List.pdf|en]]
|[https://hcpaw.portlandoregon.gov/u/8cNPJBhDT2rjw08n/b3acc2a3-be51-47dd-b32b-bd4c0e403b09?l es]
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| style="padding-left: 1em;" |'''Water Storage/Treatment Postcards'''
|2022.05.25
|[https://www.regionalh2o.org/sites/default/files/images/Inlcude_Water_English.pdf en]
|[https://www.regionalh2o.org/sites/default/files/images/Include_Water_Spanish.pdf es]
|[https://www.regionalh2o.org/sites/default/files/images/Include_Water_Arabic.pdf ar]
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|[https://www.regionalh2o.org/sites/default/files/Include_Water_Hindi.pdf hi]
|[https://www.regionalh2o.org/sites/default/files/images/Include_Water_Japanese.pdf ja]
|[https://www.regionalh2o.org/sites/default/files/2023-07/Include_Water_card_Karen_0518.pdf kar]
|[https://www.regionalh2o.org/sites/default/files/2022-03/Include_Water_Khmer.pdf km]
|[https://www.regionalh2o.org/sites/default/files/2023-07/Include_Water_card_Lao_0601.pdf lo]
|[https://www.regionalh2o.org/sites/default/files/images/Include_Water_Korean.pdf ko]
|[https://www.regionalh2o.org/sites/default/files/2023-07/Include_Water_card_Nepali_0518.pdf ne]
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| style="padding-left: 1em;" |'''Water Heater Hang Tags'''
|2022.05.25
|[https://www.regionalh2o.org/sites/default/files/images/Water_Heater_Hanger_English.pdf en]
|[https://www.regionalh2o.org/sites/default/files/images/Water_Heater_Hanger_Spanish.pdf es]
|[https://www.regionalh2o.org/sites/default/files/Water_Heater_hanger_2022_Arabic_011123.pdf ar]
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|[https://www.regionalh2o.org/sites/default/files/images/Water_Heater_Hanger_Japanese.pdf ja]
|[https://www.regionalh2o.org/sites/default/files/2023-07/Water_Heater_hanger_2022_Karen_0519.pdf kar]
|[https://www.regionalh2o.org/sites/default/files/2022-03/Water_Heater_Hanger_Khmer.pdf km]
|[https://www.regionalh2o.org/sites/default/files/2023-07/Water_Heater_hanger_2023_Lao_0603.pdf lo]
|[https://www.regionalh2o.org/sites/default/files/images/Water_Heater_Hanger_Korean.pdf ko]
|[https://www.regionalh2o.org/sites/default/files/2023-07/Water_Heater_hanger_2022_Nepali_0519.pdf ne]
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|[https://www.regionalh2o.org/sites/default/files/images/Water_Heater_Hanger_Russian.pdf ru]
|[https://www.regionalh2o.org/sites/default/files/Water%20Heater%20Hanger%20(Somali)_0.pdf so]
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|[https://www.regionalh2o.org/sites/default/files/images/Water_Heater_Hanger_Vietnamese.pdf vi]
|[https://www.regionalh2o.org/sites/default/files/images/Water_Heater_Hanger_Chinese.pdf zh]
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| style="padding-left: 1em;" |'''Pet Safety Window Cling'''
|2022.07.20
|[https://hcpaw.portlandoregon.gov/u/97YAoR42AOnltgCi/4a204196-ff8a-496b-b27e-7f01a66fe831?l en]
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| style="padding-left: 1em;" |'''Without Warning! Comic Book'''
|2014.07.08
|[https://www.oregon.gov/oem/Documents/WithoutWarningEarthquake_english.pdf en]
|[https://www.oregon.gov/oem/Documents/EQUAKESPE.pdf es]
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| style="padding-left: 1em;" |'''NET Brochure'''
|2016.11.26
|[https://volunteerpdx.net/images/7/7d/NET_Brochure.pdf en]
|[https://hcpaw.portlandoregon.gov/u/wnE2QyvxNg7QcTZA/28a3f922-a7f2-4ce5-87c9-872b43590554?l es]
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|2020.09.22
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<gallery heights="250" caption="''PBEM in-print handouts; click image to enlarge.''">
File:2022.07.19.en.PocketPrep.jpg|''PocketPrep layout and graphics, front and back, July 19 2022.''
File:2022.05.26.BEECN postcard.jpg|''BEECN Postcard, front and back, as of May 26 2022.''
File:2017.02.15.en.BEECN Magnet.jpg|''BEECN refrigerator magnet.''
File:2022.02.14.en.Bucket Sticker.jpg|''Pee+Poo Bucket Stickers are separated as two stickers; design as of February 14 2022.''
File:2022.06.29.24 Week Shopping List.jpg|''24-Week Family Preparedness Shopping List, front and back, June 29 2022. Probably our most popular handout.''
File:Water Postcard.jpg|''"Include Water" postcard, front and back.''
File:WaterHeaterHanger.jpg|''Water heater hanging tag, front and back.''
File:2022.07.20.Pet Window Cling.jpg|''Pet Safety Window Clings, single side, design as of July 20 2022.''
File:2014.07.08.Without Warning.jpg|''Without Warning! comic book, published in 2014.''
File:2016.11.26.NET Brochure.jpg|''NET Brochure, front and back, as of November 26 2016.''
File:PreparewithPedro.png|''Prepare with Pedro! A storybook for children.''
File:Recruitment QR Code Sign.png|''Table sign: NET/BEECN Recruitment QR Codes, single side, June 12, 2024''
File:Eprep QR Code form thumb.png|''Table sign: Free Emergency Preparedness Workshops, front and back, June 17, 2025''
File:Find Your BEECN thumb.png|''Table sign: Find Your BEECN using PortlandMaps.com, single side, June 17, 2025''
</gallery>[[File:2018.08.29.OPB.jpg|alt=Community outreach on August 29, 2018. Laura Hall pictured on right.|thumb|350x350px|''Community outreach on August 29, 2018. Laura Hall (PBEM/RDPO) pictured on right.'']]
[[File:2016.08.17.Summer Social.jpg|alt=x|thumb|''NET volunteer Taylor Dewey using science to blow up the park. PBEM Summer Social event on August 17, 2016.''|350x350px]]
 
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==PocketPrep==
''['''Note:''' Due to severe budget restrictions, as of May, 2025 PocketPreps are provided only to [[Speakers Bureau]] volunteers for their scheduled outreach events, and sometimes to Active NETs on a more limited basis.]''

PocketPrep is the flagship of our mighty fleet of informational handouts. The PocketPrep was designed and printed with the following considerations in mind:

*Reduce the number of handouts PBEM prints to a single piece. We were only moderately successful on that, but it did reduce four handouts down to one.
*Create something that recipients want to hang onto instead of recycling. This was done with eye catching design and providing space for for people to write in information. The design worked well enough that Z-CARD North America [https://www.zcardna.com/emergency-prep/ uses PocketPrep as a product sample] for getting emergency prep communications into peoples' hands.
*Make it durable. PocketPreps are printed on waterproof, tear-resistant paper.
*Make it portable. Unfolded, it measures about 23" x 9". But it folds down to the size of a credit card.

There are a few production drawbacks, however:

*They're expensive...about $2.27 apiece. That means we need to encourage NETs and neighbors to have conversations with people about them instead of simply handing them out or dropping them on a table for people to take.
*The file design formats are challenging to edit; only a professional graphic designer would be able to do it. That can make updates and getting these translated into other languages difficult.
*That they are printed on durable paper means that folks can only write on them using ballpoint pen or a pencil (gel ink slides right off).
*So far, we've only found one vendor who can print them cost effectively ([https://www.zcardna.com/ Z-CARD]).

==== Specifications====
Printed, foldable information brochures with outer cards. Outer Cards: 3 ⅜” X 2 ⅛” – 18 pt C1S Board with Gloss coating. Inner Sheets: 23 ¼ ” X 9 ¼” – .0042” Polyart Synthetic text paper. Colors: Outers: 4/0, Inners: 4/4. Illustrations were completed by [https://www.instagram.com/hughnewell/?hl=en Hugh Newell]. Krista Gust with the Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability completed layout and graphic design.

====Appropriate use====
Because of their cost and our interest keeping material out of the waste stream, PocketPrep was designed ''not'' to be a typical government hand-out-and-toss piece of swag. It is a "presentation tool" not a "handout." Requests for quantities of PocketPrep will also include one-sheets that explain to volunteers how they should distribute PocketPreps. .You can download a PDF of the instructions [https://hcpaw.portlandoregon.gov/u/-z7qkBK-6qvpPuqT/a80fa24e-743d-4cb6-aa67-1741cdd74163?l '''HERE''']..

In a tabling setting, we estimate it takes 45 seconds to one minute to explain PocketPrep to people. So if someone orders 120 pieces for a tabling event that last one hour, PBEM is only going to give 50 or so.

'''PocketPreps incorporate information on purifying water, BEECN locations, the two bucket system, pet prep, Drop/Cover/Hold, how to shelter in place, Public Alerts, and how to join Portland NET.'''

The "PocketPrep Instructions" read like this:
[[File:Prepcardsharing.jpg|right|267x267px]]
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|<big>'''PocketPrep Instructions'''</big>
Thank you for helping us promote community resilience through outreach! This sheet is intended to offer some guidance on talking with folks about the PocketPrep handout, and disaster preparedness.

*'''PLEASE DO''' spend a minute or so to have a conversation about what is in the PocketPrep. At your outreach table, have one or two unfolded for display. As someone looks it over, try to discuss these points (not necessarily in this order):
**Describe what a BEECN is and encourage them to find their own with the map, and write down their BEECN on the “warning and information” section;
**Encourage them to visit Public Alerts (publicalerts.org) and register when they get home, where they can also find more info putting a preparedness kit together;
**Emphasize the need to store at least 14 gallons of water per person in their household, and that shelf-stable food and a first aid kit are the next priorities;
**Talk about the twin-bucket system and take your own if you can (kids love ‘em);
**'''Use a pencil or ballpoint pen''' to fill out some of the blanks with them;
**Explain Drop/Cover/Hold during an earthquake;
**If you are a NET volunteer and the recipient is curious about disaster response, talk about your own NET experience, encourage them to join, and point out the link on the PocketPrep for more information.

*'''PLEASE DO NOT''' distribute PocketPrep without an opportunity to explain it to the person receiving it. Not everyone will want to have a conversation, and that’s OK. The important thing is to open the door for curious people.
*'''PLEASE DO''' encourage people to use ballpoint pen or pencil on the PocketPrep. Because it is water and tear resistant paper, a gel pen or marker will smudge off.
*'''PLEASE DO NOT''' leave an unattended stack of PocketPrep for passers-by to pick up and take with them.
*'''PLEASE DO''' feel encouraged to give a short presentation to an audience on PocketPrep and to distribute PocketPrep to folks in the audience.
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====Project history====
PBEM debuted the PocketPreps on [https://hcpaw.portlandoregon.gov/u/4ZGwIwgRsBnzkbAg/bec44c07-5de9-487c-949e-bee668d20373?l August 18, 2019]. After a few months of design work and stakeholder vetting/feedback, PBEM ordered the first print run (partially funded by the UASI 16 grant) in May 2019, for August delivery. The initial run proved popular and prompted a second run in March 2020, but the COVID-19 pandemic effectively shut down opportunities to distribute PocketPrep from March 2020 to 2022. PBEM wouldn't order another run until August 2023 (also funded by a UASI grant). It was this third print run that debuted PocketPrep in Spanish. In early 2023, the text of the PocketPrep was translated into Vietnamese and Simplified Chinese as well. However, PBEM has so far been unable to fund a print run of PocketPreps in those languages.

Even though PBEM has not received formal awards for PocketPrep's design, Z-CARD America (the printer) uses them as part of their marketing campaigns as an example of how their product can help raise awareness of disaster preparedness.
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!Qty.
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|2025.05.15
|500
|English
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|2025.05.15
|500
|Chinese
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|2024.03.01
|2,650
|English
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|2022.08.23
|3,460
|English
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|2022.08.23
|3,540
|Spanish
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|2020.03.02
|7,150
|English
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|2019.05.31
|7,000
|English
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==BEECN Postcards==
The PocketPrep has a BEECN map on one side. But these postcards continue to be popular, so PBEM continues to print them in multiple languages.

====Specifications====
[[File:2018.06.05.BEECN cargo bike ad.jpg|alt=Picture of a cargo bike with a BEECN map on the side of the trailer|thumb|350x350px|''That one time in summer 2018 PBEM put a bigass BEECN map on a cargo bike and rode that around town.'' ]]
Printed double sided and full color CYMK on Accent Opaque 80# cover card stock. Finishing size is 11 ½" x 6 ⅛". Approximately $.50 per piece at last print run in May 2022; reference P&D order #1240552. Krista Gust with the Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability completed layout and graphic design.

====Appropriate use ====
PBEM is OK with simply handing these out casually. But when possible, outreach volunteers use the postcard to engage with someone about where their closest BEECN in, and then mark the location for the person to take home and stick it on the refrigerator. This works even better when a large map of the neighborhood is available at the table.

====Project history====

The first run of BEECN postcards were mailed to every household in Portland in early December of 2012 and mentioned in a [https://hcpaw.portlandoregon.gov/u/_p7Jnhceyd3snsmd/6551d4cc-a336-4ce4-967a-a382d95e6031?l December 11, 2012 PBEM press release] announcing the debut of the BEECN program. The total mailing cost arrived at approximately $60,000 (printing costs were $13,860.95 according to P&D order #1123433; postage costs unclear). However, as the postcards landed in residential mail the same time as seasonal junk mail and holiday catalogs, the postcard was widely (though anecdotally) reported to have met the same fate of those mailers: tossed in a recycling bin with barely a passing glance. It did not make the impression hoped for.<gallery>
File:2012.10.10.NECS Postcard.jpg|''Early pass at a BEECN postcard design, October 10, 2012.''
File:2012.11.26.BEECN Postcard Mailed.jpg|''BEECN postcard that was mailed to every household in Portland. Design date is November 26, 2012.''
File:2013.01.11.Web Postcard.jpg|''First design of a BEECN postcard intended for downloading and printing from the PBEM website.''
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==BEECN Magnets==

==== Specifications====
3" x 4" finishing size. Created in Adobe InDesign by Krista Gust.

====Appropriate Use====
The magnets are best paired with the BEECN postcard or the PocketPrep (i.e. a map of the BEECN system). The idea is that a recipient will use the map to find their nearest BEECN, write the location down on the magnet with a felt marker, and stick it up on the fridge.

====Project History====
Originally conceived by Felicia Heaton (PBEM PIO) in 2016. A second version (which is the current version) was designed by Krista Gust (graphic designed with Portland Planning and Sustainability).

==Pee+Poo Bucket Stickers==
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|}[[File:Two Bucket Toilet System.jpg|alt=You can use any 5-6 gallon bucket to separate your pee and poo.|thumb|350x350px|''You can use two 5 gallon buckets to separate your pee and poo. Read the Emergency Toilet Guidebook for suggestions about where to find free buckets in your community.''|left]]Several recent disasters in the United States have caused damage to portions of water and wastewater systems, leaving major metropolitan areas without access to clean water and flushable toilets for prolonged periods. Emergency managers, among others, have recognized a need to improve post-disaster sanitation management and educate communities on how best to manage human waste.

The stickers are not to be used for commercial purposes. Anyone may use the materials for non-commercial purposes, as long as they site the source: "''Regional Disaster Preparedness Organization of the Portland Metropolitan Region, with funding from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security/Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) grant program."''

====Specifications====
PBEM does not publish this handout, but we place orders for them with our regional partners. The printing and finishing specifications for the stickers are 3.1 white semi gloss w/permanent adhesive + .8 clear overlaminate w/permanent adhesive. 3 printed colors: red, blue & black; 8" x 13" perf/sheet; finishing size of each sticker is 13 ¼" x 8 ¼". Readability of the stickers was evaluated using the [[wikipedia:Flesch–Kincaid_readability_tests|Flesch scale]]; the stickers came in at a score of 5.5, suited for school grade 5 or higher reading level. Graphic was composed in Adobe Illustrator. They cost about $1.51 apiece to print.<ref>Use P&D request [https://pndonline.portlandoregon.gov/App/2/Review.asp?WONumber=1247936&LastURL=../Requests.asp&LastURLCaption=Back+to+Request+Search&Format= #1247936] as a reference.</ref>

====Appropriate use====
The stickers were designed to be printed as stickers and placed on poo and pee buckets (the buckets should be two separate buckets). You can also print them on card stock or regular paper and use packing tape to affix them.

====Project history====
In 2016, Sue Mohnkern of Washington County Public Health led the RDPO’s Regional Disaster Sanitation Task Force to develop guidelines for disaster sanitation following a Cascadia Subduction Zone Earthquake. In 2017, the technical content created by that task force was passed to the RDPO’s Regional Disaster Preparedness Messaging Task Force under the initial leadership of Felicia Heaton, formerly of Portland Bureau of Emergency Management, and then Cynthia Valdivia, a bilingual outreach and multicultural public educator with Washington County Public Health.[[File:2018.05.23.24 Week Shopping List.jpg|alt=The retired version of the 24 Week Shopping List.|thumb|''This is the older (retired) version of the 24 Week Shopping List.''|300x300px|right]]With the help of an Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) grant, the RDPO hired Portland-based consulting firm Barney and Worth to help transform the disaster sanitation guidelines into pre- and post- event educational tools.
 
 

==24-Week Family Preparedness Shopping List==
This is probably the most popular PBEM-published handout. It gives recipients an opportunity to ''incrementally'' engage with disaster preparedness, and build a sufficient kit in 24 weeks.

====Specifications ====
Tri-fold printed double-sided and full color CYMK. Finishing size is 11" x 8 ½". Illustrations by [https://www.instagram.com/hughnewell/?hl=en Hugh Newell]; graphic design and layout by Hexad Studios.<ref>Reference P&D request [https://pndonline.portlandoregon.gov/App/2/Review.asp?WONumber=1219761&LastURL=../Requests.asp&LastURLCaption=Back+to+Request+Search&Format= #1219761] or [https://pndonline.portlandoregon.gov/App/2/Review.asp?WONumber=1231877&LastURL=../Requests.asp&LastURLCaption=Back+to+Request+Search&Format= #1231877] (2021.06.07), but note that those orders were in black and white, ''not'' color.</ref>

==== Appropriate use====
The handout itself is self-explanatory enough that leaving them as a "take one" item at a table or counter is appropriate. However, best practice is for an experienced NET to talk through some of the list with people. They may have questions about where and how to store things, ask for advice about shelf stable food, and so on.

==== Project history====
For as long as Jeremy can remember anyway, PBEM has always stocked a 24 Week Shopping List and it is unclear who put the first one together. The older version was last revised in May of 2018. That version was revised, reformatted, and re-illustrated in 2022 in conjunction with an effort to get it translated into Spanish.
 
 

==Water Storage/Treatment Postcards==
{{#ev:youtube|dTXvUeczzZw|350|right|'''''Video: How to Store Water for an Emergency. Helpful video to watch for someone preparing to talk about this topic.'''''|frame}}
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Postcards the instruct on storing tap water in personal containers. These postcards are not published by PBEM, but provided to us for distribution by the [https://www.regionalh2o.org/emergency-preparedness/emergency-preparedness-how-videos Regional Water Providers Consortium]. The Consortium '''''does not''''' take requests from the public, and their materials must be requested through PBEM.

==== Specifications====
Double sided, finishing size is 8 ½" x 5 ½". Designed in InDesign. They cost approximately $.50 apiece to print.

====Appropriate use====
This does work as a "take one", but recipients should be encouraged to include the postcard ''inside'' their preparedness kit. Even when not in the midst of an emergency, folks are challenged to remember how much bleach goes into what amount of water.

====Project history====
PBEM has received these postcards from the Regional Water Providers Consortium since at least 2018.
 
 

==Water Heater Hang Tags==
{{#ev:youtube|VIpOc3bmZ1E|350|right|'''''Video: How to Access Water from your Water Heater'''''|frame}}
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Following a catastrophic disaster, the water stored in a hot water heater could serve as a viable source of emergency water. The [https://www.regionalh2o.org/resources|Regional Water Providers Consortium] has created a tag to affix to water heaters that instruct folks on how to access that water. The Consortium '''''does not''''' take requests from the public, and their materials must be requested through PBEM.
They also created an instructional video, embedded to the right.
==== Specifications ====
The Regional Water Providers Consortium prints these and provides them to PBEM for distribution. Finishing size is 4.38" x 11.12", double sided. They cost approximately $.50 apiece to print.

====Appropriate use====
These tags have a diagonal cut on towards the top that leads inward towards a punch-out area at the top. The idea is that these be hooked onto the top of a water heater so that the recipient has access to helpful instructions when they get to their water heater immediately following a disaster.

====Project history====
PBEM has received these tags from the Regional Water Providers Consortium since at least 2018, and possibly before that year.
 
 

==Pet Safety Window Cling ==
[[File:Curry.jpg|alt=Picture of Curry the parrot|left|thumb|175x175px|''Curry (NET's unofficial mascot) makes a cameo on the window cling.'']]
This is the PBEM version of a window cling that is popular in other places in the country and [https://secure.aspca.org/take-action/pet-safety-pack available through the ASPCA]. However, we are considering discontinuing them after the current stock runs out. They are expensive, and we learned later from firefighters that rescue workers seldom pay them any heed because people do not keep them updated (although, we knew that going in, which is why we added a date line). At least so far, they haven't proved to be particularly popular as a handout, but maybe we haven't found the right way to promote them yet.

====Specifications====
Material: clear RI-Cling printed face down for viewing through glass. Finishing size is 5" x 6". Full color CMYK. Designed in InDesign by Jeremy Van Keuren, artwork completed by [https://www.instagram.com/hughnewell/?hl=en Hugh Newell]. Last print run in July 2022 had them at approximately $3.05 a piece.

==== Appropriate use====
This is a slightly adhesive window cling that relies mostly on static electricity to stay on a window. Optimal placement is on a window near or on a front door so that rescuers have it in plain view. The recipient should write on the side of the cling that faces out and through the window. The recipient should put the day's date when they fill it out to clue rescuers in to how old the information may be.

==== Project history====
[https://jobecker.weebly.com/animals-in-disasters.html Jo Becker] (an animals in disasters speaker and educator) suggested in March 2022 PBEM come up with a pet safety window cling similar to the one put out by the ASPCA. Jeremy worked with Hugh Newell to design one and make an initial print run, which Portland P&D outsourced to [https://proadco.com/ Pro Ad Co].
 
 

==Without Warning! Comic Book==
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"Without Warning" is a comic book for young audiences about a bucolic Pacific Northwest community upended by a major earthquake. PBEM does not print/publish this handout; it is provided by the [https://www.oregon.gov/oem/hazardsprep/pages/preparedness-publications.aspx State of Oregon Office of Emergency Management] for PBEM to distribute. Oregon OEM does not take materials requests from the general public.

====Specifications====
16 page comic book, 8 ½" x 11", saddle stitched. PBEM receives printed copies only through the State of Oregon OEM.

====Appropriate use====
This is a preferred awareness and preparedness publication written and designed with teenagers in mind. ''Without Warning!'' is ideal for events that involve youth and/or TeenCERT.

====Project history====

Althea Rizzo at Oregon OEM collaborated with Oregon's [https://www.darkhorse.com/ Dark Horse Comics] to create ''Without Warning!'' and release it in 2014.<ref>The original press release is available at: https://www.darkhorse.com/Blog/1823/without-warning-earthquake-safety-and-information</ref> Since the release of the comic book, Dark Horse Comics has continued to publish youth preparedness comics under the "Without Warning!" project, such as for tsunamis and [https://www.opb.org/article/2021/12/28/oregon-collaborators-launch-comic-book-on-wildfire-awareness-and-prevention/ wildfires], and Dark Horse has made the series available free to read [https://digital.darkhorse.com/search?q=Without%20Warning! on their project website]. However, PBEM stocks hard copies only of the Earthquake comic at this time.
[[File:Without Warning Comics.png|alt=The three Without Warning! comics published by Dark Horse.|center|thumb|500x500px|''The three'' Without Warning! ''comics published by Dark Horse.'']]
 
 

==NET Brochure ==
[[File:2010 NET Brochure.jpg|alt=Original 2010 NET Brochure. Photography and graphic design by Ethan Jewett.|thumb|309x309px|''Original 2010 NET Brochure (out of print). Photography and graphic design by Ethan Jewett.'']]
The NET Brochure was conceived as a basic "take one"-style brochure connecting recipients to completing a NET application and also informing them of [https://www.publicalerts.org/ PublicAlerts.org]. PBEM will not do more printings of the NET Brochure because its purpose is met with the PocketPrep. However, we still have many copies of this handout in stock (particularly in languages other than English), so they can be requested until the stock runs down.

====Specifications====
Half-fold printed double-sided and full color CYMK. Full bleed. Finished size is 11" x 8 ½". Printed on AEPP Mohawk Text-11. Photographs by Ethan Jewett; graphic design and layout composed in InDesign by Jeremy Van Keuren.

====Appropriate use====
NET Brochures are appropriate as "take one" materials; they require little to no explanation. Best used for audiences who know what Portland NET is and want to learn more. PBEM recommends talking briefly about the Public Alerts.org portion.

====Project history====
PBEM has used a handout like this one since at least 2010, with the current design released in Spring of 2014. The photos came from a photoshoot with Ethan Jewett photographing NET volunteers and PF&R personnel at PFF&R Station #2. PBEM discontinued new print runs after debuting the PocketPrep.
 
 

==Prepare with Pedro!==
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{{#ev:vimeo|547705637|350|right|'''''Video: Prepare with Pedro: Earthquake'''''|frame}}
{{#ev:youtube|ewKBgznQIZw|350|right|'''''Video: Prepare with Pedro Activity Book'''''|frame}}
Prepare with Pedro is a series of K - 2 preparedness storybooks put out by both FEMA and Red Cross. PBEM keeps the earthquake preparedness storybook in stock, but [https://www.ready.gov/kids/prepare-pedro FEMA] and [https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/teaching-kids-about-emergency-preparedness/prepare-with-pedro.html Red Cross] both have many more Pedro materials for download.

====Specifications====
12 page storybook, 8 ½" x 11", saddle stitched. PBEM receives printed copies only through other agencies.

====Appropriate use====
Prepare with Pedro! is PBEM's recommended prep learning material for young children, kindergarten through second grade. Instructors and parents can also download a [https://www.redcross.org/content/dam/redcross/get-help/youth/pwp/en/RedCross-PrepareWithPedro-Earthquake-Poster-EN.pdf Pedro Earthquake Hazard Hunt poster].

The Red Cross recommends complimenting this program with their [https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/teaching-kids-about-emergency-preparedness/pillowcase-project.html Pillowcase Project].

====Project history====
Prepare with Pedro is a joint project of FEMA and the American Red Cross.<ref>See press release at: https://www.fema.gov/blog/get-your-copy-today-popular-prepare-pedro-activity-book-now-available-six-languages</ref> Pedro started popping up around 2020.
 
 

==Retired Printed Community Handout Materials ==
The following materials are retired: out of print and out of stock. '''They cannot be requested from PBEM and PBEM will not do further print runs of them.''' They are published here for volunteers who want to download the files for their own printing.
[[File:OKHELP Sign.jpg|alt=Both sides of an OK/HELP sign for posting in a window.|thumb|232x232px|''Both sides of an OK/HELP sign for posting in a window.'']]

===OK/HELP Signs===
The use case/intent with these signs is that they be distributed to residences. Following an earthquake or other disaster, someone in the home would place one of these signs in a window as a sign to search and rescue teams that help is needed or not needed.

PBEM discontinued print runs of this sign because of cost, and because their use case was illogical and possibly dangerous. For example, what if someone posted the "OK" sign immediately after an earthquake but was severely injured in an aftershock? Incoming disaster responders from around the country are also not trained or informed of their use; a rescuer brought in from another state probably wouldn't even realize that a "HELP" or "OK" sign had anything to do with the aftermath of a disaster. Multnomah County occasionally stocks these signs still, but PBEM does not.

'''Specifications:''' Print front and back. Finishing size is 11" x 8 ½". Original print runs were on some kind of plastic coated card stock. [https://hcpaw.portlandoregon.gov/u/oZWamUgVmsizlZqa/7690bf61-26df-4ac3-a73d-41b50034c117?l DOWNLOAD].

==Notes and References==
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Printed Community Handout Materials

2026-04-09T02:10:12Z

GlennDevitt: Migrated pee/poo stickers from RDPO Google Drive to this wiki

[[File:PBEM Handouts.jpg|alt=Some of the informational handouts that PBEM hands out. Subject to availability!|thumb|350x350px|''Some of the informational handouts that PBEM hands out. Subject to availability!'']]
:'''''See also:''' PBEM retired printed materials''
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|[https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/a11282c448eb472f86d19d5b86669b5d PBEM Event Support Request Form]
|Use this electronic form to request materials at least '''two weeks''' before your event.
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|[https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/be59ebc2ec804c46b12b8728a390c25e Translation Request Form]
|Use this electronic form to request materials in languages not currently available.
|}
 
This page is intended to serve both the general public and to aid PBEM staff when considering handout updates and ordering materials.

NETwiki distinguishes between printed "Handout Materials" and "[[Community Education Curricula]]", and they are posted to different pages:

* '''Handout Materials''' are short-form informational resources designed to be used by an individual, typically distributed at community events, and do not necessitate a facilitator or community leader leading neighbors through a learning process.
* '''[[Community Education Curricula]]''' are long-form informational resources designed for individuals '''''and/or''''' organized neighbors to work through towards a shared resilience goal, and often suggest a neighbor as a "lead facilitator" coordinating the process.

Below is a table and gallery of in-print PBEM published handouts. '''''PLEASE NOTE''''' that "in-print" does not mean "in stock"; nor does it mean we currently have the resources to print new copies of out of stock handouts. All PBEM published materials are intended for public use and may be reprinted for free public use; commercial use is prohibited. Materials may not be altered for any reason.

Where possible, PBEM and partner organizations have materials translated into multiple languages.<ref>For consistency, this page uses [[wikipedia:List_of_ISO_639-1_codes|ISO 639-1 language abbreviations]].</ref>

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|'''Last Update'''
|{{vert header|English}}
|{{vert header|Spanish}}
|{{vert header| Arabic}}
|{{vert header| Amharic}}
|{{vert header| Hindi}}
|{{vert header| Japanese}}
|{{vert header| Karen}}
|{{vert header| Khmer}}
|{{vert header|[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lao_language Lao]'''}}
|{{vert header|[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korean_language Korean]}}
|{{vert header| Nepali}}
|{{vert header| Oromo}}
|{{vert header| Russian}}
|{{vert header| Somali}}
|{{vert header| Tigrinya}}
|{{vert header| Ukrainian}}
|{{vert header| Vietnamese}}
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| style="padding-left: 1em;" |'''PocketPrep'''
|2022.03.29
|[[Media:2024.02.27.PocketPrep.pdf|en]]
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| style="padding-left: 1em;" |'''BEECN Postcards'''
|2022.05.26
|[https://hcpaw.portlandoregon.gov/u/8-WfCxplnzPh5Z8I/eb892967-9396-4f7a-b4b2-05e32bca0380?l en]
|[https://hcpaw.portlandoregon.gov/u/gT4w6mi-MNeTPjDp/43b6f629-22a3-4074-a179-551e4fbd28b7?l es]
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|[https://hcpaw.portlandoregon.gov/u/sVvT9ljb08ijW9P1/621eeb1e-8f16-4952-9b15-4c41f024e25a?l ru]
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|[https://hcpaw.portlandoregon.gov/u/_DoZ-xW6GcLuOhn4/6603f6e6-a505-48f7-aee6-0a8342b5314d?l zh]
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| style="padding-left: 1em;" |'''BEECN Refrigerator Magnets'''
|2017.02.13
|[https://hcpaw.portlandoregon.gov/u/hh3HDm-dx2yUHccN/02d886a3-ef79-44a9-b99c-662abc8bd8ad?l en]
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| style="padding-left: 1em;" |'''Pee+Poo Bucket Stickers'''
|2022.02.14
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|[Media:Bucket_pee-poo_stickers_ES.pdf es]
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|[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WstfdW7qz2jK30L_Pc3mEAYW4HTy9zY4/view?usp=sharing ko]
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|[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vV_8ygBPdmX0vVcO2EiZ_8FAEGgtQ9Kd/view?usp=sharing ru]
|[https://drive.google.com/file/d/18hXbd3CJkadjt-_cJNDJnrF2Vtrw8Vbl/view?usp=sharing so]
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|[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SjqEPve00K8wGvrJCDIC6rys2-pBxhdv/view?usp=sharing uk]
|[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gH-XHEtZWbaSaAsPIRJaGrh41R6uFq6n/view?usp=sharing vi]
|[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vPYbd-YHMMg_xK4DPZC3yCrsqSsbchNb/view?usp=sharing zh]
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| style="padding-left: 1em;" |'''24-Week Family Preparedness Shopping List'''
|2022.06.29
|[[Media:2022.06.28.en.24 Week Shopping List.pdf|en]]
|[https://hcpaw.portlandoregon.gov/u/8cNPJBhDT2rjw08n/b3acc2a3-be51-47dd-b32b-bd4c0e403b09?l es]
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|[[Media:2025.05.01.Shopping List.Amharic.pdf|am]]
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| style="padding-left: 1em;" |'''Water Storage/Treatment Postcards'''
|2022.05.25
|[https://www.regionalh2o.org/sites/default/files/images/Inlcude_Water_English.pdf en]
|[https://www.regionalh2o.org/sites/default/files/images/Include_Water_Spanish.pdf es]
|[https://www.regionalh2o.org/sites/default/files/images/Include_Water_Arabic.pdf ar]
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|[https://www.regionalh2o.org/sites/default/files/Include_Water_Hindi.pdf hi]
|[https://www.regionalh2o.org/sites/default/files/images/Include_Water_Japanese.pdf ja]
|[https://www.regionalh2o.org/sites/default/files/2023-07/Include_Water_card_Karen_0518.pdf kar]
|[https://www.regionalh2o.org/sites/default/files/2022-03/Include_Water_Khmer.pdf km]
|[https://www.regionalh2o.org/sites/default/files/2023-07/Include_Water_card_Lao_0601.pdf lo]
|[https://www.regionalh2o.org/sites/default/files/images/Include_Water_Korean.pdf ko]
|[https://www.regionalh2o.org/sites/default/files/2023-07/Include_Water_card_Nepali_0518.pdf ne]
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|[https://www.regionalh2o.org/sites/default/files/images/Include_Water_Russian.pdf ru]
|[https://www.regionalh2o.org/sites/default/files/Include%20Water%20(Somali)_0.pdf so]
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|[https://www.regionalh2o.org/sites/default/files/images/Include_Water_Vietnamese.pdf vi]
|[https://www.regionalh2o.org/sites/default/files/images/Include_Water_Chinese.pdf zh]
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| style="padding-left: 1em;" |'''Water Heater Hang Tags'''
|2022.05.25
|[https://www.regionalh2o.org/sites/default/files/images/Water_Heater_Hanger_English.pdf en]
|[https://www.regionalh2o.org/sites/default/files/images/Water_Heater_Hanger_Spanish.pdf es]
|[https://www.regionalh2o.org/sites/default/files/Water_Heater_hanger_2022_Arabic_011123.pdf ar]
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|[https://www.regionalh2o.org/sites/default/files/Water_Heater_Hanger_Hindi.pdf hi]
|[https://www.regionalh2o.org/sites/default/files/images/Water_Heater_Hanger_Japanese.pdf ja]
|[https://www.regionalh2o.org/sites/default/files/2023-07/Water_Heater_hanger_2022_Karen_0519.pdf kar]
|[https://www.regionalh2o.org/sites/default/files/2022-03/Water_Heater_Hanger_Khmer.pdf km]
|[https://www.regionalh2o.org/sites/default/files/2023-07/Water_Heater_hanger_2023_Lao_0603.pdf lo]
|[https://www.regionalh2o.org/sites/default/files/images/Water_Heater_Hanger_Korean.pdf ko]
|[https://www.regionalh2o.org/sites/default/files/2023-07/Water_Heater_hanger_2022_Nepali_0519.pdf ne]
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|[https://www.regionalh2o.org/sites/default/files/images/Water_Heater_Hanger_Russian.pdf ru]
|[https://www.regionalh2o.org/sites/default/files/Water%20Heater%20Hanger%20(Somali)_0.pdf so]
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|[https://www.regionalh2o.org/sites/default/files/images/Water_Heater_Hanger_Vietnamese.pdf vi]
|[https://www.regionalh2o.org/sites/default/files/images/Water_Heater_Hanger_Chinese.pdf zh]
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| style="padding-left: 1em;" |'''Pet Safety Window Cling'''
|2022.07.20
|[https://hcpaw.portlandoregon.gov/u/97YAoR42AOnltgCi/4a204196-ff8a-496b-b27e-7f01a66fe831?l en]
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| style="padding-left: 1em;" |'''Without Warning! Comic Book'''
|2014.07.08
|[https://www.oregon.gov/oem/Documents/WithoutWarningEarthquake_english.pdf en]
|[https://www.oregon.gov/oem/Documents/EQUAKESPE.pdf es]
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| style="padding-left: 1em;" |'''NET Brochure'''
|2016.11.26
|[https://volunteerpdx.net/images/7/7d/NET_Brochure.pdf en]
|[https://hcpaw.portlandoregon.gov/u/wnE2QyvxNg7QcTZA/28a3f922-a7f2-4ce5-87c9-872b43590554?l es]
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|[https://hcpaw.portlandoregon.gov/u/jJ3L82Udy7-encvw/8114cb5c-b95b-4c4d-adf7-7f5ccde92891?l ru]
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|[https://hcpaw.portlandoregon.gov/u/9-68jR5uvN7l7ryO/3cf939af-2035-4c39-9234-44796ea025d0?l vi]
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| style="padding-left: 1em;" |'''Prepare with Pedro'''
|2020.09.22
|[https://www.ready.gov/kids/prepare-pedro en]
|[https://www.ready.gov/sites/default/files/2023-01/ready-gov_prepare-with-pedro_spanish.pdf es]
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|[https://www.ready.gov/sites/default/files/2021-05/fema_p-2089_prepare-with-pedro_vietnamese_0.pdf vi]
|[https://www.ready.gov/sites/default/files/2021-05/fema_p-2087_prepare-with-pedro_simplified-chinese.pdf zh]
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| style="padding-left: 1em;" |'''Table sign: Free Emergency Prep Workshops (with QR code)'''
|2025.06.17
|[https://volunteerpdx.net/images/1/12/Eprep_QR_Code_form.pdf en]
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| style="padding-left: 1em;" |'''Table sign: NET/BEECN Recruitment QR Codes'''
|2024.06.12
|[https://volunteerpdx.net/images/8/86/Outreach_QR_Codes_for_Tabling.pdf en]
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| style="padding-left: 1em;" |'''Table sign: Find Your BEECN (with QR code)'''
|2025.06.17
|[https://volunteerpdx.net/images/1/1d/Find_Your_BEECN.pdf en]
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<gallery heights="250" caption="''PBEM in-print handouts; click image to enlarge.''">
File:2022.07.19.en.PocketPrep.jpg|''PocketPrep layout and graphics, front and back, July 19 2022.''
File:2022.05.26.BEECN postcard.jpg|''BEECN Postcard, front and back, as of May 26 2022.''
File:2017.02.15.en.BEECN Magnet.jpg|''BEECN refrigerator magnet.''
File:2022.02.14.en.Bucket Sticker.jpg|''Pee+Poo Bucket Stickers are separated as two stickers; design as of February 14 2022.''
File:2022.06.29.24 Week Shopping List.jpg|''24-Week Family Preparedness Shopping List, front and back, June 29 2022. Probably our most popular handout.''
File:Water Postcard.jpg|''"Include Water" postcard, front and back.''
File:WaterHeaterHanger.jpg|''Water heater hanging tag, front and back.''
File:2022.07.20.Pet Window Cling.jpg|''Pet Safety Window Clings, single side, design as of July 20 2022.''
File:2014.07.08.Without Warning.jpg|''Without Warning! comic book, published in 2014.''
File:2016.11.26.NET Brochure.jpg|''NET Brochure, front and back, as of November 26 2016.''
File:PreparewithPedro.png|''Prepare with Pedro! A storybook for children.''
File:Recruitment QR Code Sign.png|''Table sign: NET/BEECN Recruitment QR Codes, single side, June 12, 2024''
File:Eprep QR Code form thumb.png|''Table sign: Free Emergency Preparedness Workshops, front and back, June 17, 2025''
File:Find Your BEECN thumb.png|''Table sign: Find Your BEECN using PortlandMaps.com, single side, June 17, 2025''
</gallery>[[File:2018.08.29.OPB.jpg|alt=Community outreach on August 29, 2018. Laura Hall pictured on right.|thumb|350x350px|''Community outreach on August 29, 2018. Laura Hall (PBEM/RDPO) pictured on right.'']]
[[File:2016.08.17.Summer Social.jpg|alt=x|thumb|''NET volunteer Taylor Dewey using science to blow up the park. PBEM Summer Social event on August 17, 2016.''|350x350px]]
 
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==PocketPrep==
''['''Note:''' Due to severe budget restrictions, as of May, 2025 PocketPreps are provided only to [[Speakers Bureau]] volunteers for their scheduled outreach events, and sometimes to Active NETs on a more limited basis.]''

PocketPrep is the flagship of our mighty fleet of informational handouts. The PocketPrep was designed and printed with the following considerations in mind:

*Reduce the number of handouts PBEM prints to a single piece. We were only moderately successful on that, but it did reduce four handouts down to one.
*Create something that recipients want to hang onto instead of recycling. This was done with eye catching design and providing space for for people to write in information. The design worked well enough that Z-CARD North America [https://www.zcardna.com/emergency-prep/ uses PocketPrep as a product sample] for getting emergency prep communications into peoples' hands.
*Make it durable. PocketPreps are printed on waterproof, tear-resistant paper.
*Make it portable. Unfolded, it measures about 23" x 9". But it folds down to the size of a credit card.

There are a few production drawbacks, however:

*They're expensive...about $2.27 apiece. That means we need to encourage NETs and neighbors to have conversations with people about them instead of simply handing them out or dropping them on a table for people to take.
*The file design formats are challenging to edit; only a professional graphic designer would be able to do it. That can make updates and getting these translated into other languages difficult.
*That they are printed on durable paper means that folks can only write on them using ballpoint pen or a pencil (gel ink slides right off).
*So far, we've only found one vendor who can print them cost effectively ([https://www.zcardna.com/ Z-CARD]).

==== Specifications====
Printed, foldable information brochures with outer cards. Outer Cards: 3 ⅜” X 2 ⅛” – 18 pt C1S Board with Gloss coating. Inner Sheets: 23 ¼ ” X 9 ¼” – .0042” Polyart Synthetic text paper. Colors: Outers: 4/0, Inners: 4/4. Illustrations were completed by [https://www.instagram.com/hughnewell/?hl=en Hugh Newell]. Krista Gust with the Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability completed layout and graphic design.

====Appropriate use====
Because of their cost and our interest keeping material out of the waste stream, PocketPrep was designed ''not'' to be a typical government hand-out-and-toss piece of swag. It is a "presentation tool" not a "handout." Requests for quantities of PocketPrep will also include one-sheets that explain to volunteers how they should distribute PocketPreps. .You can download a PDF of the instructions [https://hcpaw.portlandoregon.gov/u/-z7qkBK-6qvpPuqT/a80fa24e-743d-4cb6-aa67-1741cdd74163?l '''HERE''']..

In a tabling setting, we estimate it takes 45 seconds to one minute to explain PocketPrep to people. So if someone orders 120 pieces for a tabling event that last one hour, PBEM is only going to give 50 or so.

'''PocketPreps incorporate information on purifying water, BEECN locations, the two bucket system, pet prep, Drop/Cover/Hold, how to shelter in place, Public Alerts, and how to join Portland NET.'''

The "PocketPrep Instructions" read like this:
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Thank you for helping us promote community resilience through outreach! This sheet is intended to offer some guidance on talking with folks about the PocketPrep handout, and disaster preparedness.

*'''PLEASE DO''' spend a minute or so to have a conversation about what is in the PocketPrep. At your outreach table, have one or two unfolded for display. As someone looks it over, try to discuss these points (not necessarily in this order):
**Describe what a BEECN is and encourage them to find their own with the map, and write down their BEECN on the “warning and information” section;
**Encourage them to visit Public Alerts (publicalerts.org) and register when they get home, where they can also find more info putting a preparedness kit together;
**Emphasize the need to store at least 14 gallons of water per person in their household, and that shelf-stable food and a first aid kit are the next priorities;
**Talk about the twin-bucket system and take your own if you can (kids love ‘em);
**'''Use a pencil or ballpoint pen''' to fill out some of the blanks with them;
**Explain Drop/Cover/Hold during an earthquake;
**If you are a NET volunteer and the recipient is curious about disaster response, talk about your own NET experience, encourage them to join, and point out the link on the PocketPrep for more information.

*'''PLEASE DO NOT''' distribute PocketPrep without an opportunity to explain it to the person receiving it. Not everyone will want to have a conversation, and that’s OK. The important thing is to open the door for curious people.
*'''PLEASE DO''' encourage people to use ballpoint pen or pencil on the PocketPrep. Because it is water and tear resistant paper, a gel pen or marker will smudge off.
*'''PLEASE DO NOT''' leave an unattended stack of PocketPrep for passers-by to pick up and take with them.
*'''PLEASE DO''' feel encouraged to give a short presentation to an audience on PocketPrep and to distribute PocketPrep to folks in the audience.
|}

====Project history====
PBEM debuted the PocketPreps on [https://hcpaw.portlandoregon.gov/u/4ZGwIwgRsBnzkbAg/bec44c07-5de9-487c-949e-bee668d20373?l August 18, 2019]. After a few months of design work and stakeholder vetting/feedback, PBEM ordered the first print run (partially funded by the UASI 16 grant) in May 2019, for August delivery. The initial run proved popular and prompted a second run in March 2020, but the COVID-19 pandemic effectively shut down opportunities to distribute PocketPrep from March 2020 to 2022. PBEM wouldn't order another run until August 2023 (also funded by a UASI grant). It was this third print run that debuted PocketPrep in Spanish. In early 2023, the text of the PocketPrep was translated into Vietnamese and Simplified Chinese as well. However, PBEM has so far been unable to fund a print run of PocketPreps in those languages.

Even though PBEM has not received formal awards for PocketPrep's design, Z-CARD America (the printer) uses them as part of their marketing campaigns as an example of how their product can help raise awareness of disaster preparedness.
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|-
!Date
!Qty.
!Language
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|2025.05.15
|500
|English
|-
|2025.05.15
|500
|Chinese
|-
|2024.03.01
|2,650
|English
|-
|2022.08.23
|3,460
|English
|-
|2022.08.23
|3,540
|Spanish
|-
|2020.03.02
|7,150
|English
|-
|2019.05.31
|7,000
|English
|}
 
 

==BEECN Postcards==
The PocketPrep has a BEECN map on one side. But these postcards continue to be popular, so PBEM continues to print them in multiple languages.

====Specifications====
[[File:2018.06.05.BEECN cargo bike ad.jpg|alt=Picture of a cargo bike with a BEECN map on the side of the trailer|thumb|350x350px|''That one time in summer 2018 PBEM put a bigass BEECN map on a cargo bike and rode that around town.'' ]]
Printed double sided and full color CYMK on Accent Opaque 80# cover card stock. Finishing size is 11 ½" x 6 ⅛". Approximately $.50 per piece at last print run in May 2022; reference P&D order #1240552. Krista Gust with the Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability completed layout and graphic design.

====Appropriate use ====
PBEM is OK with simply handing these out casually. But when possible, outreach volunteers use the postcard to engage with someone about where their closest BEECN in, and then mark the location for the person to take home and stick it on the refrigerator. This works even better when a large map of the neighborhood is available at the table.

====Project history====

The first run of BEECN postcards were mailed to every household in Portland in early December of 2012 and mentioned in a [https://hcpaw.portlandoregon.gov/u/_p7Jnhceyd3snsmd/6551d4cc-a336-4ce4-967a-a382d95e6031?l December 11, 2012 PBEM press release] announcing the debut of the BEECN program. The total mailing cost arrived at approximately $60,000 (printing costs were $13,860.95 according to P&D order #1123433; postage costs unclear). However, as the postcards landed in residential mail the same time as seasonal junk mail and holiday catalogs, the postcard was widely (though anecdotally) reported to have met the same fate of those mailers: tossed in a recycling bin with barely a passing glance. It did not make the impression hoped for.<gallery>
File:2012.10.10.NECS Postcard.jpg|''Early pass at a BEECN postcard design, October 10, 2012.''
File:2012.11.26.BEECN Postcard Mailed.jpg|''BEECN postcard that was mailed to every household in Portland. Design date is November 26, 2012.''
File:2013.01.11.Web Postcard.jpg|''First design of a BEECN postcard intended for downloading and printing from the PBEM website.''
</gallery>
 
 

==BEECN Magnets==

==== Specifications====
3" x 4" finishing size. Created in Adobe InDesign by Krista Gust.

====Appropriate Use====
The magnets are best paired with the BEECN postcard or the PocketPrep (i.e. a map of the BEECN system). The idea is that a recipient will use the map to find their nearest BEECN, write the location down on the magnet with a felt marker, and stick it up on the fridge.

====Project History====
Originally conceived by Felicia Heaton (PBEM PIO) in 2016. A second version (which is the current version) was designed by Krista Gust (graphic designed with Portland Planning and Sustainability).

==Pee+Poo Bucket Stickers==
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 40%;"
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| style="background: lemonchiffon" |''The following text is quoted or paraphrased from the [https://rdpo.net/emergency-toilet Emergency Toilet Project] website. The Emergency Toilet Project is a project of the [https://rdpo.net/ Regional Disaster Preparedness Organization (RDPO)]:''
|}[[File:Two Bucket Toilet System.jpg|alt=You can use any 5-6 gallon bucket to separate your pee and poo.|thumb|350x350px|''You can use two 5 gallon buckets to separate your pee and poo. Read the Emergency Toilet Guidebook for suggestions about where to find free buckets in your community.''|left]]Several recent disasters in the United States have caused damage to portions of water and wastewater systems, leaving major metropolitan areas without access to clean water and flushable toilets for prolonged periods. Emergency managers, among others, have recognized a need to improve post-disaster sanitation management and educate communities on how best to manage human waste.

The stickers are not to be used for commercial purposes. Anyone may use the materials for non-commercial purposes, as long as they site the source: "''Regional Disaster Preparedness Organization of the Portland Metropolitan Region, with funding from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security/Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) grant program."''

====Specifications====
PBEM does not publish this handout, but we place orders for them with our regional partners. The printing and finishing specifications for the stickers are 3.1 white semi gloss w/permanent adhesive + .8 clear overlaminate w/permanent adhesive. 3 printed colors: red, blue & black; 8" x 13" perf/sheet; finishing size of each sticker is 13 ¼" x 8 ¼". Readability of the stickers was evaluated using the [[wikipedia:Flesch–Kincaid_readability_tests|Flesch scale]]; the stickers came in at a score of 5.5, suited for school grade 5 or higher reading level. Graphic was composed in Adobe Illustrator. They cost about $1.51 apiece to print.<ref>Use P&D request [https://pndonline.portlandoregon.gov/App/2/Review.asp?WONumber=1247936&LastURL=../Requests.asp&LastURLCaption=Back+to+Request+Search&Format= #1247936] as a reference.</ref>

====Appropriate use====
The stickers were designed to be printed as stickers and placed on poo and pee buckets (the buckets should be two separate buckets). You can also print them on card stock or regular paper and use packing tape to affix them.

====Project history====
In 2016, Sue Mohnkern of Washington County Public Health led the RDPO’s Regional Disaster Sanitation Task Force to develop guidelines for disaster sanitation following a Cascadia Subduction Zone Earthquake. In 2017, the technical content created by that task force was passed to the RDPO’s Regional Disaster Preparedness Messaging Task Force under the initial leadership of Felicia Heaton, formerly of Portland Bureau of Emergency Management, and then Cynthia Valdivia, a bilingual outreach and multicultural public educator with Washington County Public Health.[[File:2018.05.23.24 Week Shopping List.jpg|alt=The retired version of the 24 Week Shopping List.|thumb|''This is the older (retired) version of the 24 Week Shopping List.''|300x300px|right]]With the help of an Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) grant, the RDPO hired Portland-based consulting firm Barney and Worth to help transform the disaster sanitation guidelines into pre- and post- event educational tools.
 
 

==24-Week Family Preparedness Shopping List==
This is probably the most popular PBEM-published handout. It gives recipients an opportunity to ''incrementally'' engage with disaster preparedness, and build a sufficient kit in 24 weeks.

====Specifications ====
Tri-fold printed double-sided and full color CYMK. Finishing size is 11" x 8 ½". Illustrations by [https://www.instagram.com/hughnewell/?hl=en Hugh Newell]; graphic design and layout by Hexad Studios.<ref>Reference P&D request [https://pndonline.portlandoregon.gov/App/2/Review.asp?WONumber=1219761&LastURL=../Requests.asp&LastURLCaption=Back+to+Request+Search&Format= #1219761] or [https://pndonline.portlandoregon.gov/App/2/Review.asp?WONumber=1231877&LastURL=../Requests.asp&LastURLCaption=Back+to+Request+Search&Format= #1231877] (2021.06.07), but note that those orders were in black and white, ''not'' color.</ref>

==== Appropriate use====
The handout itself is self-explanatory enough that leaving them as a "take one" item at a table or counter is appropriate. However, best practice is for an experienced NET to talk through some of the list with people. They may have questions about where and how to store things, ask for advice about shelf stable food, and so on.

==== Project history====
For as long as Jeremy can remember anyway, PBEM has always stocked a 24 Week Shopping List and it is unclear who put the first one together. The older version was last revised in May of 2018. That version was revised, reformatted, and re-illustrated in 2022 in conjunction with an effort to get it translated into Spanish.
 
 

==Water Storage/Treatment Postcards==
{{#ev:youtube|dTXvUeczzZw|350|right|'''''Video: How to Store Water for an Emergency. Helpful video to watch for someone preparing to talk about this topic.'''''|frame}}
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Postcards the instruct on storing tap water in personal containers. These postcards are not published by PBEM, but provided to us for distribution by the [https://www.regionalh2o.org/emergency-preparedness/emergency-preparedness-how-videos Regional Water Providers Consortium]. The Consortium '''''does not''''' take requests from the public, and their materials must be requested through PBEM.

==== Specifications====
Double sided, finishing size is 8 ½" x 5 ½". Designed in InDesign. They cost approximately $.50 apiece to print.

====Appropriate use====
This does work as a "take one", but recipients should be encouraged to include the postcard ''inside'' their preparedness kit. Even when not in the midst of an emergency, folks are challenged to remember how much bleach goes into what amount of water.

====Project history====
PBEM has received these postcards from the Regional Water Providers Consortium since at least 2018.
 
 

==Water Heater Hang Tags==
{{#ev:youtube|VIpOc3bmZ1E|350|right|'''''Video: How to Access Water from your Water Heater'''''|frame}}
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| style="background: lemonchiffon" |''You can find more information about Regional Water Providers Consortium publications [https://www.regionalh2o.org/resources at their website].''
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Following a catastrophic disaster, the water stored in a hot water heater could serve as a viable source of emergency water. The [https://www.regionalh2o.org/resources|Regional Water Providers Consortium] has created a tag to affix to water heaters that instruct folks on how to access that water. The Consortium '''''does not''''' take requests from the public, and their materials must be requested through PBEM.
They also created an instructional video, embedded to the right.
==== Specifications ====
The Regional Water Providers Consortium prints these and provides them to PBEM for distribution. Finishing size is 4.38" x 11.12", double sided. They cost approximately $.50 apiece to print.

====Appropriate use====
These tags have a diagonal cut on towards the top that leads inward towards a punch-out area at the top. The idea is that these be hooked onto the top of a water heater so that the recipient has access to helpful instructions when they get to their water heater immediately following a disaster.

====Project history====
PBEM has received these tags from the Regional Water Providers Consortium since at least 2018, and possibly before that year.
 
 

==Pet Safety Window Cling ==
[[File:Curry.jpg|alt=Picture of Curry the parrot|left|thumb|175x175px|''Curry (NET's unofficial mascot) makes a cameo on the window cling.'']]
This is the PBEM version of a window cling that is popular in other places in the country and [https://secure.aspca.org/take-action/pet-safety-pack available through the ASPCA]. However, we are considering discontinuing them after the current stock runs out. They are expensive, and we learned later from firefighters that rescue workers seldom pay them any heed because people do not keep them updated (although, we knew that going in, which is why we added a date line). At least so far, they haven't proved to be particularly popular as a handout, but maybe we haven't found the right way to promote them yet.

====Specifications====
Material: clear RI-Cling printed face down for viewing through glass. Finishing size is 5" x 6". Full color CMYK. Designed in InDesign by Jeremy Van Keuren, artwork completed by [https://www.instagram.com/hughnewell/?hl=en Hugh Newell]. Last print run in July 2022 had them at approximately $3.05 a piece.

==== Appropriate use====
This is a slightly adhesive window cling that relies mostly on static electricity to stay on a window. Optimal placement is on a window near or on a front door so that rescuers have it in plain view. The recipient should write on the side of the cling that faces out and through the window. The recipient should put the day's date when they fill it out to clue rescuers in to how old the information may be.

==== Project history====
[https://jobecker.weebly.com/animals-in-disasters.html Jo Becker] (an animals in disasters speaker and educator) suggested in March 2022 PBEM come up with a pet safety window cling similar to the one put out by the ASPCA. Jeremy worked with Hugh Newell to design one and make an initial print run, which Portland P&D outsourced to [https://proadco.com/ Pro Ad Co].
 
 

==Without Warning! Comic Book==
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| style="background: lemonchiffon" |''Oregon Emergency Management hosts more publications [https://www.oregon.gov/oem/hazardsprep/pages/preparedness-publications.aspx at their website].''
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"Without Warning" is a comic book for young audiences about a bucolic Pacific Northwest community upended by a major earthquake. PBEM does not print/publish this handout; it is provided by the [https://www.oregon.gov/oem/hazardsprep/pages/preparedness-publications.aspx State of Oregon Office of Emergency Management] for PBEM to distribute. Oregon OEM does not take materials requests from the general public.

====Specifications====
16 page comic book, 8 ½" x 11", saddle stitched. PBEM receives printed copies only through the State of Oregon OEM.

====Appropriate use====
This is a preferred awareness and preparedness publication written and designed with teenagers in mind. ''Without Warning!'' is ideal for events that involve youth and/or TeenCERT.

====Project history====

Althea Rizzo at Oregon OEM collaborated with Oregon's [https://www.darkhorse.com/ Dark Horse Comics] to create ''Without Warning!'' and release it in 2014.<ref>The original press release is available at: https://www.darkhorse.com/Blog/1823/without-warning-earthquake-safety-and-information</ref> Since the release of the comic book, Dark Horse Comics has continued to publish youth preparedness comics under the "Without Warning!" project, such as for tsunamis and [https://www.opb.org/article/2021/12/28/oregon-collaborators-launch-comic-book-on-wildfire-awareness-and-prevention/ wildfires], and Dark Horse has made the series available free to read [https://digital.darkhorse.com/search?q=Without%20Warning! on their project website]. However, PBEM stocks hard copies only of the Earthquake comic at this time.
[[File:Without Warning Comics.png|alt=The three Without Warning! comics published by Dark Horse.|center|thumb|500x500px|''The three'' Without Warning! ''comics published by Dark Horse.'']]
 
 

==NET Brochure ==
[[File:2010 NET Brochure.jpg|alt=Original 2010 NET Brochure. Photography and graphic design by Ethan Jewett.|thumb|309x309px|''Original 2010 NET Brochure (out of print). Photography and graphic design by Ethan Jewett.'']]
The NET Brochure was conceived as a basic "take one"-style brochure connecting recipients to completing a NET application and also informing them of [https://www.publicalerts.org/ PublicAlerts.org]. PBEM will not do more printings of the NET Brochure because its purpose is met with the PocketPrep. However, we still have many copies of this handout in stock (particularly in languages other than English), so they can be requested until the stock runs down.

====Specifications====
Half-fold printed double-sided and full color CYMK. Full bleed. Finished size is 11" x 8 ½". Printed on AEPP Mohawk Text-11. Photographs by Ethan Jewett; graphic design and layout composed in InDesign by Jeremy Van Keuren.

====Appropriate use====
NET Brochures are appropriate as "take one" materials; they require little to no explanation. Best used for audiences who know what Portland NET is and want to learn more. PBEM recommends talking briefly about the Public Alerts.org portion.

====Project history====
PBEM has used a handout like this one since at least 2010, with the current design released in Spring of 2014. The photos came from a photoshoot with Ethan Jewett photographing NET volunteers and PF&R personnel at PFF&R Station #2. PBEM discontinued new print runs after debuting the PocketPrep.
 
 

==Prepare with Pedro!==
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{{#ev:vimeo|547705637|350|right|'''''Video: Prepare with Pedro: Earthquake'''''|frame}}
{{#ev:youtube|ewKBgznQIZw|350|right|'''''Video: Prepare with Pedro Activity Book'''''|frame}}
Prepare with Pedro is a series of K - 2 preparedness storybooks put out by both FEMA and Red Cross. PBEM keeps the earthquake preparedness storybook in stock, but [https://www.ready.gov/kids/prepare-pedro FEMA] and [https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/teaching-kids-about-emergency-preparedness/prepare-with-pedro.html Red Cross] both have many more Pedro materials for download.

====Specifications====
12 page storybook, 8 ½" x 11", saddle stitched. PBEM receives printed copies only through other agencies.

====Appropriate use====
Prepare with Pedro! is PBEM's recommended prep learning material for young children, kindergarten through second grade. Instructors and parents can also download a [https://www.redcross.org/content/dam/redcross/get-help/youth/pwp/en/RedCross-PrepareWithPedro-Earthquake-Poster-EN.pdf Pedro Earthquake Hazard Hunt poster].

The Red Cross recommends complimenting this program with their [https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/teaching-kids-about-emergency-preparedness/pillowcase-project.html Pillowcase Project].

====Project history====
Prepare with Pedro is a joint project of FEMA and the American Red Cross.<ref>See press release at: https://www.fema.gov/blog/get-your-copy-today-popular-prepare-pedro-activity-book-now-available-six-languages</ref> Pedro started popping up around 2020.
 
 

==Retired Printed Community Handout Materials ==
The following materials are retired: out of print and out of stock. '''They cannot be requested from PBEM and PBEM will not do further print runs of them.''' They are published here for volunteers who want to download the files for their own printing.
[[File:OKHELP Sign.jpg|alt=Both sides of an OK/HELP sign for posting in a window.|thumb|232x232px|''Both sides of an OK/HELP sign for posting in a window.'']]

===OK/HELP Signs===
The use case/intent with these signs is that they be distributed to residences. Following an earthquake or other disaster, someone in the home would place one of these signs in a window as a sign to search and rescue teams that help is needed or not needed.

PBEM discontinued print runs of this sign because of cost, and because their use case was illogical and possibly dangerous. For example, what if someone posted the "OK" sign immediately after an earthquake but was severely injured in an aftershock? Incoming disaster responders from around the country are also not trained or informed of their use; a rescuer brought in from another state probably wouldn't even realize that a "HELP" or "OK" sign had anything to do with the aftermath of a disaster. Multnomah County occasionally stocks these signs still, but PBEM does not.

'''Specifications:''' Print front and back. Finishing size is 11" x 8 ½". Original print runs were on some kind of plastic coated card stock. [https://hcpaw.portlandoregon.gov/u/oZWamUgVmsizlZqa/7690bf61-26df-4ac3-a73d-41b50034c117?l DOWNLOAD].

==Notes and References==
<references />
 
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GlennDevitt: Disaster Sanitation: Pee/poo bucket stickers - Spanish

== Summary ==
Disaster Sanitation: Pee/poo bucket stickers - Spanish

File:Bucket pee-poo stickers EN.pdf

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GlennDevitt: Disaster Sanitation: Pee/poo bucket stickers (English)

== Summary ==
Disaster Sanitation: Pee/poo bucket stickers (English)

Teams/Beaumont-Wilshire, Alameda

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GlennDevitt:

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= Overview =

This NET includes Beaumont-Wilshire and Alameda. Contact us for info.

Basic NET Training Standard Syllabus

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Basic NET training is the fundamental curriculum for all active and indemnified NET volunteers. Basic NET training conforms to standards of Basic CERT Training and goes beyond by adding elements typically not found in Basic CERT (see [[Differences Between NET and CERT Training]]). The purpose of this article is to shape expectations for Applicants and Trainees in the Portland NET program.

There is a lot of information here; though PBEM recommends reading all of it, a Trainee reading only the sections marked .'''Essential'''. will do fine. Particular attention should be paid to any sentence in .'''yellow highlight.'''.
...<ins>For simple disaster preparedness education, we offer <nowiki>[https://pbem.link/eprep 75-minute presentations to community groups]</nowiki></ins>.
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== Qualifying for Basic NET Training (BNT) ==
Free Basic NET Training is open to all program Applicants who live, work, or otherwise spend significant time in Portland.

If you are uncertain whether or not you have applied to become a NET: Do you receive our regular NET Bulletin emails? If yes, you have already applied. If not, see [https://www.portland.gov/pbem/neighborhood-emergency-teams/volunteer Step 1 here].

After completing Step 1 you are officially an Applicant. Your next step is to watch the Online Preparedness videos and pass a 25-question Quiz, as described in [https://www.portland.gov/pbem/neighborhood-emergency-teams/volunteer Step 2 here]. After that, simply wait for PBEM to automatically notify you when BNT cohorts are scheduled. Simple!

== Basic NET Class Goals ==
[[File:2016.11.19.NET Rainbow.jpg|alt=NETs during a final field exercise on November 19, 2016. Yeah the rainbow is real, I didn't Photoshop it in.|thumb|''NETs during a final field exercise on November 19, 2016. Yeah the double rainbow is real, I didn't Photoshop it in.'' Photographer unknown.]]
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In Basic NET training, you will learn how to provide emergency disaster assistance in your community when first responders (such as Police or Fire) are not immediately available. Basic NET training will also prepare the way for you to take some of the advanced training offered by PBEM if you wish to build on your preparedness and response skills.

Basic NET is not a class for persons interested only in disaster preparedness. By taking Basic NET training, we expect that you will serve on your neighborhood team for twelve hours each calendar year. For simple disaster preparedness education, we offer [https://pbem.link/eprep 75-minute presentations to community groups].
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== Basic NET Training Structure ==
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Each Basic NET class is run by a Coordinating Instructor; typically, this person works for PBEM and can be reached by emailing [mailto:Net@portlandoregon.gov net@portlandoregon.gov].

'''The Coordinating Instructor for your Basic NET class will send you location and schedule details specific for your class approximately one week in advance; they do not appear here.'''

'''A few class fundamentals are consistent for all Basic NET classes. Those fundamentals include:'''

*Leading with equity and inclusion when carrying out class logistics.
*Ensuring income is not a barrier to participation.
*Designing class activities to address and accommodate different learning styles, with a preference for hands-on learning.
*Instruction from vetted and knowledgeable instructors.
* Evading the tyranny of slideshow instruction whenever possible, though it is at times a necessary evil, especially with FEMA curriculum.
*Vigilance for the physical safety of Trainees.
*Creating a safe and welcoming atmosphere for all class participants.

'''Other class structural elements are variable. Those elements include:'''

*'''Frequency:''' PBEM will offer a Basic NET class as staff resources and budget allow. PBEM typically conducts at least three cohorts each year.
*'''Duration:''' Basic NET is about 26 hours total. Two hours online, plus 24 hours in person including the Final Field Exercise (FFE).
*'''Location:''' PBEM can present the lecture portions of Basic NET at any venue that will safely and comfortably seat the entire class and has (or can accommodate) a screen and projector. Field exercises almost always take place at Portland Fire & Rescue's training campus.
*'''Schedule:''' Schedule depends on number of Trainees and the best schedule for the greatest number of them. The most common schedule is to break up the training over four long weekend days. PBEM can also do training three hours one day a week for about ten weeks, though this format is much less popular and successful.
*'''Class size:''' Training cohort size typically runs between 80 and 100 Trainees, though PBEM might train more than one cohort at the same time in different classroom areas.
*'''Childcare:''' PBEM acknowledges that childcare is required for many parents to participate in Basic NET. Reimbursement for childcare is available through our partner Politisit. Please see the [[Childcare]] page.
*'''Language:''' PBEM provides Basic NET training in languages other than English in partnership with community groups, or can provide an interpreter in an English class with advance notice.
*'''Coffee:''' Usually the trainers bring coffee, sometimes they do not. Either way you will be told in advance. If you want to play it safe, nobody will judge you if you wheel in an IV drip of Stumptown.
*'''Food:''' PBEM generally does not provide meals during training, so please plan ahead. Usually we take two 30-minute breaks on the classroom days.
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== Basic NET Class Format and Expectations ==
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Much of the training will take place in a classroom with several hands on exercises. PBEM recommends Trainees dress in comfortable clothing you can move around in. The last session is the [[Basic NET Training Standard Syllabus#The Final Field Exercise .28FFE.29|Final Field Exercise (FFE)]]. It will be outdoors and very hands-on. Please dress for the weather.

==== Missing a class ====
PBEM can only certify you as a NET if you complete all Basic Training units. If you miss a day of class, your Coordinating Instructor will inform you of makeup opportunities. Trainees sometimes ask: Should I ''not'' sign up for Basic NET if you know you will have a prior commitment for one of the class periods? Generally, '''''no''''', you should sign up for the class series and take a makeup class later.

==== Weather Delays & Cancellations ====
Especially in winter, the weather can sometimes make travel too dangerous to meet.

* If the schedule must be changed on any day you are scheduled to attend class, the NET Coordinator will notify you via email ASAP, but '''no later than 07:00am that day.'''
* When weather ''could'' be a factor, the NET Coordinator will update the Basic NET Status page '''by 07:00am''' each day of [[BNT Status|scheduled classes]]. Note the date & time stamp near the top. Options can include 1) proceed; 2) postpone start time by an hour or two; 3) cancel/reschedule the date; or 4) switch to virtual, though for most classes this is not a feasible option.
* All that aside, '''every one of us is required to put our own safety first'''. If you feel that travelling to any class will be dangerous, please do not come. It's simple: Just like if you wake up feeling ill. No one will ever be penalized for choosing safety. If you must make up missed Segments with a future cohort, so be it.

==== Class conduct ====

* [[File:Firefighter.jpg|alt=This firefighter is sad because the NETs left his classroom a mess and his captain detailed him to clean it up.|thumb|''This firefighter is sad because the NETs left the firefighters' classroom a mess and his captain detailed him to clean it up.'']]We are guests in every classroom and training site we use. Please help ensure we can get invited back by keeping your area tidy and disposing of trash appropriately.
* Always sign in on the attendance sheet in every session. '''If you do not sign in, you were not there.'''
* Trainees are encouraged to bring lunch or snacks (preferably quiet ones) and drinks to stay hydrated, energetic, and engaged through the training.
* Trainees will be released for breaks on training days longer than four hours.
* Questions during class are both expected and welcome. However, since instructors are very accommodating, it can happen that too many questions hijack the main class lecture and classes run late. Therefore, out of courtesy for your training cohort and the instructors, be judicious in what questions you ask and send an email to [mailto:Net@portlandoregon.gov net@portlandoregon.gov] if you have many questions.
* Though in Trainee status, a Trainee is subject to the [[PBEM Volunteer Code of Conduct]]. Inappropriately disrespectful or disruptive Trainees will receive instruction to [https://prowritingaid.com/go-pound-sand#:~:text=in%20My%20Writing%3F-,What%20Does%20Pound%20Sand%20or%20Go%20Pound%20Sand%20Mean%3F,do%20something%20stupid%20and%20pointless. pound sand], be [https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/yeet-meaning-and-history yeeted] from the classroom, and seldom thought of again.
* Please note that by its nature, Basic NET can involve Trainees touching each other, especially during the Medical units. If you are uncomfortable touching others, or being touched, you may opt out of those hands-on sections.
* No advertisements, political flyers, fundraising solicitations, or other items may be distributed at any NET event, or left behind at a NET event location. Doing so is a violation of the [[PBEM Volunteer Code of Conduct]] and may lead to suspension or separation from the program.

==== CERT Textbook ====
The [https://www.ready.gov/sites/default/files/2019.CERT_.Basic_.PM_FINAL_508c.pdf CERT Basic Training Participant Manual] is the textbook for Basic NET training. Trainees may receive a free loose-leaf hard copy of the textbook on the first day of class, but PBEM recommends using an electronic copy where possible. Either way, '''a Trainee should ''never'' pay for the textbook;''' there are scammers out there who will try to charge for a copy.

==== Portland NET Guidelines ====
The [https://bit.ly/net-guidelines-pdf NET Guidelines] serve as the NET program "blueprint" and will help Trainees understand how PBEM runs the NET program, expectations volunteers should have of the City of Portland, and expectations PBEM has of volunteers. With the exception of sections concerning NET Operations, the NET Guidelines are not required reading for Basic NET Trainees. The Guidelines are currently being updated, and migrated to the [https://volunteerpdx.net/ NET wiki].

The NET Guidelines are only available electronically; PBEM does not distribute hard copies.

'''TLAs (Three-Letter Acryonymns)'''

We use lots of them. It is an affliction endemic to governmental work. While we strive to speak plainly in class, we have also compiled a list of [[Acronyms and Technical Terms Used in PBEM Community Resilience Programs]]. For the essentials, click the column header ''Frequency of Use'' and review terms marked ''1.) Very common''. You will be spouting those like a pro when you finish training.
...

== Basic NET Class Required Homework ==
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|style="background: firebrick; color: white"|'''Section Importance: Essential'''
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'''All Trainees have required tasks to complete ''before'' they take the Final Field Exercise (FFE).'''

==== Pass the Unit 8 quiz on CERT and Terrorism ====
Unit 8 (CERT and Terrorism) is not delivered in the classroom. Instead, Trainees will complete that unit by reading, watching a video, and passing a quiz on the material in [https://bttr.im/qae2p MyImpactPage], just like the Online Preparedness Quiz you passed in order to register for Basic Training. You must pass the Unit 8 quiz before your FFE date.

==== Contact your Team Leader and introduce yourself ====
To find your Team Leader's email address, please use the [https://pbem.link/net-team-map interactive Team Map]. Also review your team's Operations Plan linked on that page, if one exists. You may begin attending Team Meetings as soon as you register for training; you are not required to wait until you finish.

==== Log your hours, including independent study, in-person training, and travel time to classes ====
To learn how to do this, please visit the page on the [[Portal FAQ|Volunteer Portal FAQ]].

==== Learn how to use the Damage Assessment Mapping Module (DAMM) ====
All Trainees with smartphones should download the DAMM and learn how to use it. Visit the [[Damage Assessment Mapping Module|DAMM page]] to learn more.

==== Complete a criminal background check ====
Just before the FFE, you will be asked to complete a criminal background check so we can confirm your eligibility to activate you as a NET volunteer. You will receive an email with instructions to complete this step as the date of the FFE gets closer. If you plan to become a Active NET volunteer, complete the background check instructions as given. More details are on our page about [[Criminal Background|information about our background check process and policies]].

...

== Equipment: Basic NET Response Packs ==
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'''In order to graduate from Basic NET, Trainees are required to present their own Basic Response Packs at the FFE.''' A stocked response kit mitigates hazards encountered by a NET volunteer during a deployment. When called on to deploy to an emergency, you would take your NET kit with you to ensure you can respond effectively.

Volunteers who can, should purchase/assemble their own packs. '''However, PBEM will provide a pack or pieces to complete a pack for any Trainee unable to easily afford equipment.''' Trainees can request this by simply [mailto:net@portlandoregon.gov?NET pack request emailing] the Coordinating Instructor ''after'' beginning their in-person classes.

NET Trainees often find they can construct most of their kit from items around the home, and simply buy the few pieces they do not already possess. The one highly specialized item in the kit is the 4-in-1 tool (see below for details).

==== Equipment provided by PBEM ====
Required equipment includes a NET hard hat, vest, and ID with lanyard. However, PBEM will provide those items and Trainees should not purchase them.

As resources permit PBEM will also provide all Trainees with a Field Operating Guide (FOG) and hard hat chinstraps.

==== Basic Response Packs: Required Equipment Items ====
A Basic Response Pack minimally acceptable for the FFE includes the items listed in the table below. Rows in .'''orange highlight'''. are provided by PBEM and you should '''not''' purchase them.

Equipment illustrations by [https://www.instagram.com/hughnewell/?hl=en Hugh Newell].
{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 50%; margin: left"
|+<div style="text-align: left; color: blue">[[File:Expanding Table.png|left|250x250px|link=]]<div style="text-align: left; color: black">
! colspan="2" |Item
!Notes
|-
|'''Backpack, 1,200 in3 or larger'''
|[[File:Netpack.jpg|alt=NET backpack illustration|frameless]]
|Red with NET branding preferred but not required. We have one NET volunteer out there with a Hello Kitty response pack and it is fine.
|- style="background: #D35D30; color: white"
|'''Protective hard hat'''
|[[File:Helmet.jpg|alt=NET hard hat|frameless]]
|Red with NET branding is '''''required'''''. Provided by PBEM, should be replaced every five years.
|- style="background: #D35D30; color: white"
|'''Reflective vest'''
|[[File:Netvest.jpg|alt=NET vest|frameless]]
|Red/orange with NET branding '''''required'''''. Provided by PBEM. Must meet ANSI Class 2 standards.
|- style="background: #D35D30; color: white"
|'''NET ID and lanyard'''
|[[File:Netid.jpg|alt=NET ID|frameless]]
|Provided by PBEM.
|-
|'''Safety goggles'''
|[[File:Goggles.jpg|alt=Safety goggles|frameless]]
|See [[Eye Protection for NETs]]
|-
|'''N95 masks (qty.2)'''
|[[File:Dust mask.jpg|frameless]]
|P100 or a respirator can be substituted, though P100s are difficult to breathe in.
|-
|'''4-in-1 tool'''
|[[File:4in1tool.jpg|alt=4 in 1 tool, illustration by Hugh Newell|center|frameless|4 in 1 tool, illustration by Hugh Newell]]
|Available under a few different brands. The ones PBEM has are branded ON DUTY.
|-
|'''Duct tape (1 roll)'''
|[[File:Duct tape.jpg|frameless]]
|
|-
|'''LED flashlight'''
|[[File:Flashlight.jpg|frameless]]
|A headlamp is strongly recommended, to keep your hands free.
|-
|'''Prybar, 15"'''
|[[File:Prybar.jpg|frameless]]
|
|-
|'''Cutting tool'''
|[[File:Pocket knife.jpg|frameless]]
|Pocketknife or multitool.
|-
|'''Nylon cord, ⅛" 100' roll'''
|[[File:Nyloncord.jpg|alt=Nylon cord|frameless]]
|
|-
|'''Tough gloves'''
|[[File:Gloves.jpg|frameless]]
|
|-
|'''Note pad and writing instrument'''
|[[File:Writing supplies.jpg|frameless]]
|
|-
|'''Whistle'''
|[[File:Whistle.jpg|frameless]]
|Recommend whistles with a lanyard.
|-
|'''AM/FM radio'''
|[[File:Crank powered radio.jpg|frameless]]
|Not required at the FFE.
|-
|'''Kneepads'''
|[[File:Kneepads.jpg|alt=Kneepads|frameless]]
|
|-
|'''First aid kit'''
|[[File:First aid kit.jpg|frameless]]
|
|-
|'''FRS/GMRS radio'''
|[[File:Frsgmrsradio.jpg|alt=FRS/GMRS radio|center|frameless|FRS/GMRS radio]]
|Your radio is not required for the FFE, so we suggest waiting to purchase it until after we discuss devices in Basic NET Unit 9 - Tactical Radio Communications.
|-
|'''Spare batteries'''
|[[File:Batteries.jpg|frameless]]
|Rechargeable NiMH batteries are recommended if available in the volunteer's price range. We discuss batteries in Basic NET Unit 9 - Tactical Radio Communications.
|}

==== Whole kit purchases and kit pieces ====
Trainees may choose to assemble their own kit, or purchase a whole kit from vendors. If you choose the latter option, you will pay a little extra for the convenience, and you do not get to select each specific component.

Note that CERT-branded kits have green instead of orange/red NET branding. Both are fine, but you are not required to pay extra merely for CERT or NET branding. Any functional backpack is perfectly fine, as long as it is dedicated to your NET supplies when you graduate.

If you wish to buy a whole kit instead of pieces, the vendors on the list below can accommodate you. Any of the kits on the the list is enough (or more than enough) for your FFE. If ordering for delivery, be sure to act early so that your equipment arrives on time for your FFE. And please do not feel limited to this list.

{| class="wikitable" style="width: 50%; "
|+
| style="background: snow; color: black" |'''''DISCLAIMER:''''' ''Any reference obtained from this website to a specific product, process, or service does not constitute or imply endorsement by PBEM or the City of Portland of the product, process, or service, or its producer or provider. Nor is PBEM or the City of Portland responsible for the fitness or quality of any product purchased from any vendor referenced on this website. Buyer beware. PBEM recommends inspecting the quality of all disaster response supplies and even stress testing them in a controlled environment before using them for deployment, when safety matters.''
|}
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 50%; "
|+Vendors who sell single kit items
!Vendor
!Notes
|-
|[https://www.emergencykits.com/emergency-kits/c-e-r-t-kits EmergencyKits.com]
|Online ordering only.
|-
|[https://edisastersystems.com/collections/cert-kits-supplies-c-64 Emergency Disaster Systems]
|Online ordering only.
|-
|[https://www.firesupplydepot.com/cert-kits-supplies.html Fire Supply Depot]
|Online ordering only.
|-
|[http://www.preparesmart.com/ PrepareSmart]
|Online ordering only.
|-
|[https://propacusa.com/ ProPac]
|Online ordering only.
|-
|[https://www.sosproducts.com/cert-kits-and-accessories-s/1941.htm SOS Survival Products]
|Online ordering only.
|}
''Trainees can also find kit items at hardware and outdoor stores. For Trainees who prefer locally owned stores, there are many options!'' ...

== Equipment: Supplemental Pack Equipment ==
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 25%; "
| style="background: gold; color: black" |'''Section Importance: Supplemental'''
|}
Over time, a NET volunteer will enhance and customize their own packs. For those who want to start on that early, PBEM recommends considering the items in the following list. These items are NOT required. Rows in '''orange highlight''' are provided by PBEM and you should not purchase them ''unless'' PBEM has no supply of them available.

Many NETs also find it useful to create a "quick access kit" of a few frequently used items that they carry in a fanny pack, to reduce the number of times they must put their backpack on and off.
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
|+[[File:Expanding Table.png|left|250x250px|link=]]
! colspan="2" |Item
!Notes
|-
|Hard hat chin straps
|
|Provided by PBEM while supplies last
|-
|Field Operating Guide (FOG)
|
|Provided by PBEM while supplies last
|-
|Heavy-duty 40 gallon plastic bags
|
|
|-
|Emergency blankets ("space blankets")
|
|
|-
|Water treatment tablets
|
|
|-
|Rain poncho
|
|
|-
|Light sticks
|
|
|-
|Earplugs (1 pair)
|
|
|-
|Voltage tick meter
|
|
|-
|Lumber crayon or grease pencil
|
|
|-
|Marking pen (permanent, black)
|
|
|-
|Emergency flares
|
|
|-
|Copies of ICS forms and clipboard
|
|[[NET Incident Command System (ICS) Forms]]
|-
|Synthetic webbing and carabiners
|
|
|}
.....

== NET ID Pictures ==
You must have your photo taken for your official NET ID card. This is done by the Class Coordinator between classroom sessions.



== The Final Field Exercise (FFE) ==
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|style="background: gold; color: black"|'''Section Importance: Supplemental'''
|}
The FFE is the practicum part of your basic training. '''The FFE will take place at the [https://goo.gl/maps/AiokhexHADPNei2S9 Portland Fire & Rescue Training campus, 4800 NE 122nd].'''

For the day of your FFE, please check the forecast and dress for the weather! Much of the FFE takes place outdoors, rain or shine. If it is forecast to rain and you don't have a rain jacket, at least buy a cheap dollar-store poncho. Getting stuck in the rain during your FFE is a one-trip ticket to Miserytown.

Closed toe shoes are required. Boots are better. Ceramic or steel toe boots are the best. (Sandals are acceptable only at Parks & Rec, not Fire & Rescue.)

If you would like to view pictures and videos of past FFEs to see what an FFE entails, please visit: https://portlandnet.tumblr.com/tagged/FFE

A map of the training campus appears below. Click [https://volunteerpdx.net/images/f/f7/PF%26R_Training_Campus.jpg '''HERE'''] to enlarge the image.
[[File:PF&R Training Campus.jpg|alt=A map of Portland Fire & Rescue's Training campus. Click here for an enlarged version.|left|thumb|660x660px|''A map of Portland Fire & Rescue's Training campus. [https://volunteerpdx.net/images/f/f7/PF%26R_Training_Campus.jpg Click here for an enlarged version].'']]
{| class="wikitable"
|+<big>Map Locations</big>
! colspan="2" |<big>Area</big>
!<big>Use</big>
|- style="background: forestgreen; color: white"
|<big>A</big>
|Training Area A
|During an FFE, this area reserved for the fire suppression station.
|- style="background: forestgreen; color: white"
|<big>B</big>
|Training Area B
|During an FFE, this area reserved for the cribbing station.
|- style="background: forestgreen; color: white"
|<big>C</big>
|Blue Shed
|During an FFE, this is the area reserved for the triage station.
|- style="background: forestgreen; color: white"
|<big>D</big>
|Tower
|
|- style="background: FireBrick; color: white"
|<big>1</big>
|Main Classroom
|During an FFE, we assemble here in the morning, and return after completing the four field stations to debrief.
|- style="background: FireBrick; color: white"
|<big>2</big>
|Annex
|During an FFE, this area might be reserved for the Advanced Bleeding/Stop the Bleed station.
|- style="background: FireBrick; color: white"
|<big>3</big>
|Training Academy (TAC)
|
|- style="background: FireBrick; color: white"
|<big>4</big>
|NET Conex
|
|- style="background: FireBrick; color: white"
|<big>5</big>
|Search House
|During an FFE, this is the area reserved for the search station.
|}

..

The FFE lasts approximately five hours in the field, plus post-exercise debrief. The Trainee cohort is split randomly into groups, and those groups cycle through each of the FFE stations as a team.
[[File:2022.09.11.Tower.jpg|alt=The tower at PF&R Training. Welcome to Mordor.|thumb|400x400px|''The tower at PF&R Training. Welcome to Mordor.'']]

==== Fire Suppression and Utilities Shutoff Station ====
At this station, Trainees will use dry chemical ABC fire extinguishers to put out a fire on a burn pan. Trainees should be ready to use the PASS method. Instructor will also review shutting off a water main. Usually held at Training Area A on the map. Outdoors.

==== Cribbing and Extrication Station ====
Trainees will safely extricate an exercise dummy from underneath a one-ton (or larger) concrete slab using wrecking bars and cribbing blocks. Scene sizeup is also important for this station. Usually held at Training Area B on the map. Outdoors.

==== Triage Station ====
In the Blue Shed, Area C, survivor actors in [[moulage]] need to be triaged and removed from the building. Mostly indoors.

==== Search Station ====
Instructor will cover building markings, scene sizeup, and interior search patterns to locate survivors either in Building 5 or Tower D. Trainees will want their flashlights ready. Mostly indoors.

==== Advanced Bleeding Control (aka Stop the Bleed) ====
Trainees will learn the theory behind compression and tourniquets to stop serious bleeding, and practice both using limb simulators. Indoors.

...

== Basic NET Class Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ==
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|}

===== Q: I am a person with a disability. Can I still participate in Basic NET training? =====
''A: Yes; you are encouraged to participate and become an Active NET volunteer.'' '''Every''one''''' ''has a role in disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. On average, 12% of all NET volunteers self-identify as a person with a physical or cognitive disability. Please see the page on [[participation for persons with disabilities]] for more detail.''

===== Q: I have a conviction on my background check. Can I still participate in Basic NET training? =====
''A: Yes. Except for persons who are an active menace, anyone can participate in NET training. The criminal background check is conducted to determine if you can become an Active NET volunteer after you complete the training. Having an offense on record also does not necessarily exclude a person from becoming an Active NET volunteer; it depends on the offense and how long ago it took place. Please review PBEM's [[Criminal Background|policy on criminal background checks]] for more detail.''

===== Q: What is my class schedule and where is the class? =====
''A: Your Coordinating Instructor will send that information to you via email. That information does not appear on this page. If you think you should have received it by now, email [mailto:Net@portlandoregon.gov net@portlandoregon.gov].''

===== Q: Can I skip a class unit if I already have training in the subject? =====
''A: No. Even if you are highly trained in a field, medical treatment for example, it is still important for you to learn about how NET volunteers approach the topic. Otherwise, you might find yourself in a response situation and not understand why your teammates approach problems the way they do. This causes confusion in the team and a rapid breakdown of team aptitude.''

===== Q: Can I begin logging my NET volunteer hours now? =====
''A: Yes, please do! You have an active profile [https://app.betterimpact.com/Login/Login?returnUrl=/Volunteer/Main/GenericLogOut&agencyGuid=5c003f3a-8d04-4cdf-b8c0-41627fea7871 in MIP]. For information on how to log hours, please visit the page for the [[Minimum Service Contribution (MSC)|NET Minimum Service Contribution]].''

===== Q: If I miss a day of class, or know I'll miss a day of class, should I drop out of the class? =====
''A: No. Take the classes you can and make up the ones you missed when you have a makeup opportunity. Note that you will not graduate and be activated as a NET, however, until you have completed all class units and a Final Field Exercise.''

''...''

== Basic NET Class Program History ==
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[under construction]

BNT Status

2026-03-31T01:50:56Z

GlennDevitt:

== Basic NET Training Class Status ==
'''''Updated 2026.03.30, [[Military Time Conversion Chart|1842]]'''''

'''''It might be necessary to clear your browser cache, or use SHIFT + REFRESH, to load the latest updates on this page.'''''

When weather or other events might affect a day's classes, registered Trainees should keep an eye on their email for updates, or check back here '''by 07:00am on the day of scheduled classes'''. Please do not email PBEM to request news during emergency incidents; we promise to send you new information when it becomes available.
{| class="wikitable"
|+
|'''Key:'''
* Proceeding as scheduled.
* Modified or delayed. Details will be posted here and/or sent via email to registered Trainees.
* Postponed. PBEM will follow up via email when the current emergency incident response concludes.
|}

* Sat 04/11 Segment A
* Sun 04/12 Segment B
* Sat 04/25 Segment C
* Sun 04/26 Segment A
* Sat 05/02 Segment B
* Sun 05/03 Segment C
* Sat 05/09 Final Field Exercise
* Sun 05/10 Final Field Exercise

Click for the: [https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?w0=t&w2=wc&w3=sfcwind&w3u=1&w5=pop&w7=rain&w8=thunder&w9=snow&w10=fzg&w11=sleet&w13u=0&w16u=1&AheadHour=0&Submit=Submit&FcstType=graphical&textField1=45.52&textField2=-122.68&site=all&unit=0&dd=&bw= Hourly NWS Portland forecast at 200ft above sea level]

BNT Status

2026-03-31T01:43:12Z

GlennDevitt: Reinitialized for April 2026 cohort

== Basic NET Training Class Status ==
'''''Updated 2026.03.30, [[Military Time Conversion Chart|1842]]'''''

'''''It might be necessary to clear your browser cache, or use SHIFT + REFRESH, to load the latest updates on this page.'''''

When weather or other events might affect a day's classes, registered Trainees should keep an eye on their email for updates, or check back here '''by 07:00am on the day of scheduled classes'''. Please do not email PBEM to request news during emergency incidents; we promise to send you new information when it becomes available.
{| class="wikitable"
|+
|'''Key:'''
* Proceeding as scheduled.
* Modified or delayed. Details will be posted here and/or sent via email to registered Trainees.
* Postponed. PBEM will follow up via email when the current emergency incident response concludes.
|}

* Sat 04/11 Segment A
* Sun 04/12 Segment B
* Sat 04/25 Segment C
* Sun 04/26 Segment A
* Sat 05/02 Segment B
* Sun 05/03 Segment C
* Sat 04/09 Final Field Exercise
* Sun 04/10 Final Field Exercise

Click for the: [https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?w0=t&w2=wc&w3=sfcwind&w3u=1&w5=pop&w7=rain&w8=thunder&w9=snow&w10=fzg&w11=sleet&w13u=0&w16u=1&AheadHour=0&Submit=Submit&FcstType=graphical&textField1=45.52&textField2=-122.68&site=all&unit=0&dd=&bw= Hourly NWS Portland forecast at 200ft above sea level]

MyImpact Volunteer Portal FAQ

2026-03-30T16:49:01Z

GlennDevitt: /* The Deployment or Training Opportunity I want is not listed. Where is it? */ Added mobile app screen cap, and tweaked details in the instructions.

==How do I access the MyImpactPage.com (MIP) portal?==
A. It depends on the device you are using.

*In your desktop or laptop web browser, go to [https://MyImpactPage.com MyImpactPage.com]
*On a smartphone or tablet, [https://MyImpactPage.mobi MyImpactPage.mobi] looks better.
*You also may install the ''My Impact'' app for [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.betterimpact.myimpact&gl=US Android] or [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/my-impact/id1445454149 Apple] which has cool features like three-tap, 'time clock' tracking.
*All of these options may be used to suit your convenience. You are not required to choose only one.

==What are my username and password for my first login?==
A. If you applied after June 2023, you chose your own login and password.

If we moved you over from the old system, you may receive your username this way:

#Go to MIP: [http://myimpactpage.com/ MyImpactPage.com]
# Click ''Forgot username or password''.
#Select ''I forgot my username''.
#Enter your email address we have on record.
#The system will email your username, then you can follow the instructions to ‘reset’ your password and log in. (If the email does not arrive within a couple minutes, please check your spam/junk folder.)

== I do not see NET/BEECN/PBEM info when I log in. What's up? ==
This almost always means you already have a profile with another organization that also uses MIP. (They might call it Volunteer Impact.) Instructions to merge your profiles is [https://siteguide.betterimpact.com/en/articles/9893920-merge-duplicate-profiles here]. Your NET profile is associated with the organization ''Portland Bureau of Emergency Management''.

==How do I sign up for trainings, meetings, deployments, etc.?==
*''Website:'' Opportunities tab > scroll down to list > click title > +Sign Up. Or use the calendar view to access scheduled events only. Unscheduled items look like this:

[[File:Screencap schedule.png|alt=Screen cap of the Schedule screen, depicting the Sign Up button|none|thumb]]

*''App:'' Opportunities > Select the item you want > Sign up

== The Deployment or Training Opportunity I want is not listed. Where is it? ==
There are two likely reasons:
[[File:Opportunity List filter section.png|alt=Screen cap of the Opportunities > List screen illustrating the checkbox used to hide activities that are full.|thumb|Desktop website: The display toggle option for Opportunities that are full.]]
[[File:Opportunity List filter section - mobile app.png|thumb|Mobile app: The display toggle option for Opportunities that are full.]]
1) The '''activity is full'''. On the website/desktop, in the Opportunities > [https://app.betterimpact.com/Volunteer/Schedule/SignupFromCalendar Calendar View], activities that are full are not displayed, to reduce clutter. To view activities that are full, switch to the [https://app.betterimpact.com/Volunteer/Schedule/Opportunities List view]. When all slots for an activity are full, the SHIFTS column there indicates 0.

2) You are not '''qualified''' for the activity. For example, if you do not have current CPR certification on file in MIP, the system will not display Wilderness First Aid (WFA) trainings because CPR is required to sign up. See ([[MyImpact Volunteer Portal FAQ#How do I get certifications added to my MIP profile?|How do I get certifications added to my MIP profile?]])

== The Deployment or Training Opportunity I want is full. What can I do? ==
If a '''Deployment''' is full, that means the need has been satisfied and additional NETs should not respond. Thank you for your willingness to help, but your fellow volunteers already have it covered.

If a '''Training''' is full, there ''might'' be a back-up list button. In some cases it is not practical or necessary for PBEM to open a backup list for a particular activity.
[[File:MIP Opportunity Back-up List Button.png|alt=MIP Opportunity Back-up List Button|left|frameless]]

If you click this button, you will be added to the back-up list for ''all'' shifts schedule for that Opportunity. This accomplishes two things:

1) If a registrant cancels their slot, we step through the backup list in order, offering the specific new opening to each person one at a time to see if it fits their schedule.

2) Back-up Lists help PBEM informally gauge the demand for trainings. The longer the back-up list is, the more likely we are to repeat the opportunity.

(Items with no participation limit do not have a Back-up List.)

==How do I log my time?==
You have your choice of three ways.

*''Website:'' Hours tab > Select Activity > Enter time
*''Using [https://www.betterimpact.tv/my-impact/ the app]''
**''in real time:'' Use the ''Start Clock'' button on the main page, select the activity, tap ''Start Clock'' again. Remember to hit ''Stop Clock'' when finished!
**''after service:'' Taps ''Logging'' > ''Hours'' > ''Portland Bureau of Emergency Management'' > then select the activity and make your entry
*Please note that ''time is never automatically logged'' for scheduled events. That provides you the ability to add travel and prep time, and also ensures that time is not erroneously logged for people who sign up but do not attend an event.
*For categories where the date of service is not too important, such as Advanced Training or Program Service, it is OK to aggregate time into a single periodic entry. For categories where the data matters very much for reconciliation and indemnification -- like Deployment, Team Meetings, and Exercise -- please '''do''' tag those entries with exact date(s).

== I do not see my Activity listed. Where is it? ==
By default MIP lists your '''Recent''' activities for quick access. And periodically we archive past Activities to declutter the list. You can still log time for past/inactive Activities from the longer lists.

* '''On the website under the Hours tab''', simply use the '''Active''' or '''Inactive''' buttons to change the drop-down list:
[[File:MIP recent active inactive.jpg|alt=In the MIP Hours screen, select Active or Inactive to access the longer lists of Activities.|none|thumb|559x559px|In the MIP Hours screen, select '''Active''' or '''Inactive''' to access the longer lists of Activities.]]
* '''In the app''', use 'Activity Search', and then 'Include inactive activities in search':[[File:Screencap of MyImpact app Log Hours, Activity Search.png|alt=The MyImpact App 'Log Hours' screen|none|thumb|The MyImpact App 'Log Hours' screen]]

== How do I edit or delete a previous time entry? ==
You can edit an entry for 24 hours after ''its start time'', regardless of when you enter it. There are technical reasons for this limit that actually make sense, but we won't bore you here. '''If you need an entry corrected or deleted,''' simply email the Activity date and correction/deletion instruction to [mailto:net@portlandoregon.gov net@portlandoregon.gov]

== How do I get certifications added to my MIP profile? ==

# [https://pbem.link/miplogin Log in to MIP].
# Select '''My Profile'''.
# Select '''Additional Info'''.
# Next to the appropriate field, choose the '''Select''' button and upload your PDF file.
# You're done! PBEM reviews and accepts certificate uploads in batches. When that happens, your new certificate(s) will automatically be noted in your profile page. We will not notify you, because none of us want more silly, transactional emails, do we?
Please note that for FEMA trainings, an Unofficial Transcript cannot be accepted. The reason is that the State requires actual certificates for prerequisite trainings in order to enroll in more advanced classes.

If you have additional '''relevant''' certifications that are not listed, such as advanced ICS or a medical license, email them to [mailto:Net@portlandoregon.gov?subject=Advanced ICS certificate net@portlandoregon.gov]. Note that PBEM only tracks certifications that are related to '''a deployable NET role''', or are '''prerequisite for additional advanced training'''. For example, naloxone training is not tracked, while CPR/AED is.

== How do I upload a new ID photo? ==
See [[ID Photos]].

== How do I change or add my VSF specialties? ==

# [https://pbem.link/miplogin Log in to MIP].
# Select '''My Profile'''.
# Select '''Qualifications'''.
# Select your desired '''VSF: Primary''' and '''VSF: Secondary''' fields. Scroll to the bottom and Save.
# PBEM reviews submitted requests in batches periodically, and approves them if you have any required certifications or training. In other words, a person cannot select 11.04.Food Unit Lead if they have not uploaded a current Food Handler's Card. To upload certifications, see [[MyImpact Volunteer Portal FAQ#How do I get certifications added to my MIP profile?|How do I get certifications added to my profile?]]
# New/updated ID cards are issued only when your current card expires, with the exception of Team Leader elections. This helps constrain program expenses.
Print card

==Qualifications & VSFs==
This section is accurate but incomplete, and will be integrated into the [[Volunteer Support Functions Introduction and Directory|''Volunteer Support Functions Introduction and Directory'']].

Qualifications are directly related to the 16 Volunteer Support Functions (VSFs). VSFs are categories into which NETs' skills and training are classified for the purpose of identifying cadres of volunteers suitable for specific deployments. In addition to streamlining emergency ops, VSFs also guide the trainings we offer, and support your natural path to skill specialization(s). No one can be an expert at everything!
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible"
|+Some Potential NET Volunteer Support Function (VSF) Qualifications and Training Paths
|-
!VSF
!VSF Name
!Level
!Qualification
!Online
! In-person
!Suggested Training
|-
|VSF01
|Transportation
|10
|Traffic Control
|•
|•
|Watch the [https://portlandnet.tumblr.com/post/185938036230/line-down-hazard-training-video-for-nets NET Training Video] and participate in a PBEM-initiated down power line deployment, vaccine clinic traffic control, etc. (Do not self deploy to down power lines!)
|-
|VSF01
|Transportation
|20
|CoP (City of Portland) Certified Driver
|
|•
|''[Not currently available]'' Driver background check + two-hour procotorer online training + skid car training
|-
|VSF02
|Communications
|10
|Amateur Radio
|
|•
|Obtain an FCC [https://www.portland.gov/pbem/neighborhood-emergency-teams/crtradiolicense Amateur Radio License]
|-
|VSF02
|Communications
|20
|ARES/RACES
|
|•
|Become an active member of [https://multnomahares.org/ MCARES] (Multnomah County Amateur Radio Emergency Services)
|-
|VSF02
|Communications
|30
|NET ARO Trained
|•
|•
|Complete NET [https://www.portland.gov/pbem/neighborhood-emergency-teams/crtradio-0 ARO] (Amateur Radio Operator) certification
|-
|VSF03
|Infrastructure & Sanitation
|
|''[Pending]''
|
|
|
|-
|VSF04
|Utilities & Fire Suppression
|10
|Wire Down
|•
|
|Watch the [https://portlandnet.tumblr.com/post/185938036230/line-down-hazard-training-video-for-nets NET Training Video] and deploy for a PBEM-initiated down power line deployment (Do not self deploy to down power lines -- call 911!)
|-
|VSF05
|Response Planning
|10
|IS100
| •
|
|FEMA online: [https://search.usa.gov/search?affiliate=netc&query=is100&commit=Search Introduction to the Incident Command System] - 2 hours
|-
|VSF05
|Response Planning
|20
|IS200
| •
|
|FEMA online: [https://search.usa.gov/search?affiliate=netc&query=is200&commit=Search Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response] - 4 hours
|-
|VSF05
|Response Planning
|30
|IS315
| •
|
|FEMA online: [https://search.usa.gov/search?affiliate=netc&query=is315&commit=Search CERT and the Incident Command System] - 2 hours
|-
|VSF05
|Response Planning
|40
|IS700
| •
|
|FEMA online: [https://search.usa.gov/search?affiliate=netc&query=is700&commit=Search An Introduction to the National Incident Management System] - 3.5 hours
|-
|VSF05
|Response Planning
|50
|IS703
| •
|
|FEMA online: [https://search.usa.gov/search?affiliate=netc&query=is703&commit=Search National Incident Management System Resource Management] - 3.5 hours
|-
|VSF05
|Response Planning
|60
|IS800
| •
|
|FEMA online: [https://search.usa.gov/search?affiliate=netc&query=is800&commit=Search National Response Framework, An Introduction] - 3 hours
|-
|VSF05
|Response Planning
|70
|ICS-300
|
|•
|Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents - 18 hours/3 days

Available in-person through various sponsoring agencies; not currently offered by PBEM.
|-
|VSF05
|Response Planning
|80
|ICS-400
|
|•
|Enhanced Incident Command System - 14-16 hours/2 days

Available in-person through various sponsoring agencies; not currently offered by PBEM.
|-
|VSF06
|Mass Care & Shelter
|10
| IS366
|•
|•
|FEMA online: [https://search.usa.gov/search?affiliate=netc&query=is366&commit=Search Planning for the Needs of Children in Disasters] - 6 hours

or equivalent
|-
|VSF06
|Mass Care & Shelter
|20
|Severe Weather Shelter (SWS) Training
|•
|•
|Inline and in-person options are made available periodically by PBEM and Multnomah County. Available options are announced in the weekly NET Bulletin when scheduled.
|-
|VSF06
|Mass Care & Shelter
|30
| Severe Weather Shelter (SWS) Deployment
|
|•
|Deploy at a severe weather shelter.
With additional training, repeated deployments in increasingly responsible roles, and approval of Multnomah County Health staff, volunteers can eventually serve as a PIC (Person in Charge).
|-
|VSF07
| Logistics
|10
|Contact Tracing
|•
|•
|''[Pending]''
|-
|VSF08
|Medical
|10
|CPR/AED/First Aid certification
|
|•
|Certification classes are
|-
|VSF08
|Medical
|20
|Helping Persons with Disabilities (PWD)
|•
|•
|Various online and in-person options, announced in the weekly NET Bulletin
|-
|VSF08
|Medical
|30
|Wilderness First Aid (WFA)
|
|•
|3-day class. Opportunities are announced in the weekly NET Bulletin.
For-fee classes are also available through other certifying organizations.
|-
|VSF08
|Medical
|40
|Wilderness First Responder (WFR)
|
|•
|10-day field class. Opportunities are announced in the weekly NET Bulletin.
For-fee classes are also available through other certifying organizations.
|-
|VSF08
|Medical
|50
|Medical Professional
|
|•
|Provide a copy of, or link to, your [Mailto:net@portlandoregon.gov?subject=Credential: Medical License Medical License].
|-
|VSF08
|Medical - Advanced Bleeding Control
|
|
|
|
|Opportunities are announced in the weekly NET Bulletin.
For-fee classes are also available through other certifying organizations.

Also known as Stop the Bleed.
|-
|VSF08
|Medical - Psyche
|10
|De-escalation Training
| •
|•
|Opportunities are announced in the weekly NET Bulletin.
|-
|VSF08
|Medical - Psyche
| 20
| Mental Health First Aid (MFHA)
| •
|•
|Opportunities are announced in the weekly NET Bulletin.
For-fee classes are also available through other certifying organizations.
|-
|VSF08
|Medical - Psyche
|30
|Crisis Counseling
|
|
|Provide a copy of, or link to, your [Mailto:net@portlandoregon.gov?subject=Credential: Crisis Counseling certification]
|-
|VSF09
|Search & Rescue
|10
|Basic NET Training (BNT)
|•
| •
|All Active NETs are qualified after completing their Final Field Exercise (FFE)
|-
|VSF09
|Search & Rescue
|20
|Knots (Basic)
|•
|•
|Opportunities are announced in the weekly NET Bulletin.
|-
|VSF09
|Search & Rescue
|30
|Knots (Advanced)
|•
|•
|Opportunities are announced in the weekly NET Bulletin.

Other experience may qualify you to pass the skills demonstration test.
|-
|VSF10
|HAZMAT Awareness
|10
|IS0005
|•
|
|FEMA online: [https://search.usa.gov/search?affiliate=netc&query=is005&commit=Search An Introduction to Hazardous Materials] - 10 hours
|-
|VSF10
|HAZMAT Awareness
|20
|PBEM Training
|
|
|
|-
|VSF10
|HAZMAT Awareness
|30
|HAZWOPER Certification
|
|
|Not offered by PBEM. Available through various certifying organizations.
|-
|VSF11
|Food & Water
|10
|Food Handler Card
|
|
|Not offered by PBEM. Available through certifying organizations for approximately $10; see the [https://www.oregon.gov/oha/PH/HealthyEnvironments/FoodSafety/Pages/cert.aspx Oregon Health Authority website].
|-
|VSF12
|Light & Power
|
|''[Pending]''
|
|
|
|-
|VSF14
|Public Information
|
|Speakers Bureau
|•
|•
|Opportunities are announced in the weekly NET Bulletin.
|-
|VSF15
|Volunteers & Donations
|10
|IS240
|•
|
|FEMA online: [https://search.usa.gov/search?affiliate=netc&query=is240&commit=Search Leadership and Influence] - 3 hours
|-
|VSF15
|Volunteers & Donations
|20
|IS241
|•
|
|FEMA online: [https://search.usa.gov/search?affiliate=netc&query=is241&commit=Search Decision Making and Problem Solving] - 2 hours
|-
|VSF15
|Volunteers & Donations
|30
|IS242
|•
|
|FEMA online: [https://search.usa.gov/search?affiliate=netc&query=is242&commit=Search Effective Communication] - 8 hours
|-
|VSF15
|Volunteers & Donations
|40
|IS244
|•
|
|FEMA online: [https://search.usa.gov/search?affiliate=netc&query=is244 Developing and Managing Volunteers] - 4 hours
|-
|VSF15
|Volunteers & Donations
|50
|Team Leader Training
|•
|•
|Opportunities are announced in the weekly NET Bulletin.
|-
|VSF17
|Animal Response
|10
|Animal Sheltering/Response
|•
|•
|Opportunities are announced in the weekly NET Bulletin. Classes typically require 8 hours.
|-
|VSF17
| Animal Response
|20
|TTT (Train as a Trainer)
|•
|•
|Opportunities are announced in the weekly NET Bulletin. Classes typically require 3 hours.
|-
|VSF18
|Business Resilience
|
|''[Pending]''
|
|
|
|}

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Screen cap of the app Opportunities > List screen illustrating the checkbox used to toggle the filter for activities that are full.

MyImpact Volunteer Portal FAQ

2026-03-30T14:00:35Z

GlennDevitt: /* The Deployment or Training Opportunity I want is not listed. Where is it? */

==How do I access the MyImpactPage.com (MIP) portal?==
A. It depends on the device you are using.

*In your desktop or laptop web browser, go to [https://MyImpactPage.com MyImpactPage.com]
*On a smartphone or tablet, [https://MyImpactPage.mobi MyImpactPage.mobi] looks better.
*You also may install the ''My Impact'' app for [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.betterimpact.myimpact&gl=US Android] or [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/my-impact/id1445454149 Apple] which has cool features like three-tap, 'time clock' tracking.
*All of these options may be used to suit your convenience. You are not required to choose only one.

==What are my username and password for my first login?==
A. If you applied after June 2023, you chose your own login and password.

If we moved you over from the old system, you may receive your username this way:

#Go to MIP: [http://myimpactpage.com/ MyImpactPage.com]
# Click ''Forgot username or password''.
#Select ''I forgot my username''.
#Enter your email address we have on record.
#The system will email your username, then you can follow the instructions to ‘reset’ your password and log in. (If the email does not arrive within a couple minutes, please check your spam/junk folder.)

== I do not see NET/BEECN/PBEM info when I log in. What's up? ==
This almost always means you already have a profile with another organization that also uses MIP. (They might call it Volunteer Impact.) Instructions to merge your profiles is [https://siteguide.betterimpact.com/en/articles/9893920-merge-duplicate-profiles here]. Your NET profile is associated with the organization ''Portland Bureau of Emergency Management''.

==How do I sign up for trainings, meetings, deployments, etc.?==
*''Website:'' Opportunities tab > scroll down to list > click title > +Sign Up. Or use the calendar view to access scheduled events only. Unscheduled items look like this:

[[File:Screencap schedule.png|alt=Screen cap of the Schedule screen, depicting the Sign Up button|none|thumb]]

*''App:'' Opportunities > Select the item you want > Sign up

== The Deployment or Training Opportunity I want is not listed. Where is it? ==
There are two likely reasons:
[[File:Opportunity List filter section.png|alt=Screen cap of the Opportunities > List screen illustrating the checkbox used to hide activities that are full.|thumb|Toggle option to hide activities that are full]]
1) The '''activity is full'''. In the Opportunities > [https://app.betterimpact.com/Volunteer/Schedule/SignupFromCalendar Calendar View], activities that are full are not displayed, in order to keep the display uncluttered. To view activities that are full, switch to the [https://app.betterimpact.com/Volunteer/Schedule/Opportunities List view]. When all slots for an activity are full, the SHIFTS column indicates 0.

2) You are not '''qualified''' for the activity. For example, if you do not have current CPR certification on file in MIP, the system will not display Wilderness First Aid (WFA) trainings because CPR is required to sign up. See ([[MyImpact Volunteer Portal FAQ#How do I get certifications added to my MIP profile?|How do I get certifications added to my MIP profile?]])

== The Deployment or Training Opportunity I want is full. What can I do? ==
If a '''Deployment''' is full, that means the need has been satisfied and additional NETs should not respond. Thank you for your willingness to help, but your fellow volunteers already have it covered.

If a '''Training''' is full, there might be a back-up list button. In some cases it is not practical or necessary for PBEM to open a backup list for a particular activity.
[[File:MIP Opportunity Back-up List Button.png|alt=MIP Opportunity Back-up List Button|left|frameless]]

If you click this button, you will be added to the back-up list for ''all'' shifts schedule for that Opportunity. This accomplishes two things:

1) If a registrant cancels their slot, we step through the backup list in order, offering the specific new opening to each person one at a time to see if it fits their schedule.

2) Back-up Lists help PBEM informally gauge the demand for trainings. The longer the back-up list is, the more likely we are to repeat the opportunity.

(Items with no participation limit do not have a Back-up List.)

==How do I log my time?==
You have your choice of three ways.

*''Website:'' Hours tab > Select Activity > Enter time
*''Using [https://www.betterimpact.tv/my-impact/ the app]''
**''in real time:'' Use the ''Start Clock'' button on the main page, select the activity, tap ''Start Clock'' again. Remember to hit ''Stop Clock'' when finished!
**''after service:'' Taps ''Logging'' > ''Hours'' > ''Portland Bureau of Emergency Management'' > then select the activity and make your entry
*Please note that ''time is never automatically logged'' for scheduled events. That provides you the ability to add travel and prep time, and also ensures that time is not erroneously logged for people who sign up but do not attend an event.
*For categories where the date of service is not too important, such as Advanced Training or Program Service, it is OK to aggregate time into a single periodic entry. For categories where the data matters very much for reconciliation and indemnification -- like Deployment, Team Meetings, and Exercise -- please '''do''' tag those entries with exact date(s).

== I do not see my Activity listed. Where is it? ==
By default MIP lists your '''Recent''' activities for quick access. And periodically we archive past Activities to declutter the list. You can still log time for past/inactive Activities from the longer lists.

* '''On the website under the Hours tab''', simply use the '''Active''' or '''Inactive''' buttons to change the drop-down list:
[[File:MIP recent active inactive.jpg|alt=In the MIP Hours screen, select Active or Inactive to access the longer lists of Activities.|none|thumb|559x559px|In the MIP Hours screen, select '''Active''' or '''Inactive''' to access the longer lists of Activities.]]
* '''In the app''', use 'Activity Search', and then 'Include inactive activities in search':[[File:Screencap of MyImpact app Log Hours, Activity Search.png|alt=The MyImpact App 'Log Hours' screen|none|thumb|The MyImpact App 'Log Hours' screen]]

== How do I edit or delete a previous time entry? ==
You can edit an entry for 24 hours after ''its start time'', regardless of when you enter it. There are technical reasons for this limit that actually make sense, but we won't bore you here. '''If you need an entry corrected or deleted,''' simply email the Activity date and correction/deletion instruction to [mailto:net@portlandoregon.gov net@portlandoregon.gov]

== How do I get certifications added to my MIP profile? ==

# [https://pbem.link/miplogin Log in to MIP].
# Select '''My Profile'''.
# Select '''Additional Info'''.
# Next to the appropriate field, choose the '''Select''' button and upload your PDF file.
# You're done! PBEM reviews and accepts certificate uploads in batches. When that happens, your new certificate(s) will automatically be noted in your profile page. We will not notify you, because none of us want more silly, transactional emails, do we?
Please note that for FEMA trainings, an Unofficial Transcript cannot be accepted. The reason is that the State requires actual certificates for prerequisite trainings in order to enroll in more advanced classes.

If you have additional '''relevant''' certifications that are not listed, such as advanced ICS or a medical license, email them to [mailto:Net@portlandoregon.gov?subject=Advanced ICS certificate net@portlandoregon.gov]. Note that PBEM only tracks certifications that are related to '''a deployable NET role''', or are '''prerequisite for additional advanced training'''. For example, naloxone training is not tracked, while CPR/AED is.

== How do I upload a new ID photo? ==
See [[ID Photos]].

== How do I change or add my VSF specialties? ==

# [https://pbem.link/miplogin Log in to MIP].
# Select '''My Profile'''.
# Select '''Qualifications'''.
# Select your desired '''VSF: Primary''' and '''VSF: Secondary''' fields. Scroll to the bottom and Save.
# PBEM reviews submitted requests in batches periodically, and approves them if you have any required certifications or training. In other words, a person cannot select 11.04.Food Unit Lead if they have not uploaded a current Food Handler's Card. To upload certifications, see [[MyImpact Volunteer Portal FAQ#How do I get certifications added to my MIP profile?|How do I get certifications added to my profile?]]
# New/updated ID cards are issued only when your current card expires, with the exception of Team Leader elections. This helps constrain program expenses.
Print card

==Qualifications & VSFs==
This section is accurate but incomplete, and will be integrated into the [[Volunteer Support Functions Introduction and Directory|''Volunteer Support Functions Introduction and Directory'']].

Qualifications are directly related to the 16 Volunteer Support Functions (VSFs). VSFs are categories into which NETs' skills and training are classified for the purpose of identifying cadres of volunteers suitable for specific deployments. In addition to streamlining emergency ops, VSFs also guide the trainings we offer, and support your natural path to skill specialization(s). No one can be an expert at everything!
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible"
|+Some Potential NET Volunteer Support Function (VSF) Qualifications and Training Paths
|-
!VSF
!VSF Name
!Level
!Qualification
!Online
! In-person
!Suggested Training
|-
|VSF01
|Transportation
|10
|Traffic Control
|•
|•
|Watch the [https://portlandnet.tumblr.com/post/185938036230/line-down-hazard-training-video-for-nets NET Training Video] and participate in a PBEM-initiated down power line deployment, vaccine clinic traffic control, etc. (Do not self deploy to down power lines!)
|-
|VSF01
|Transportation
|20
|CoP (City of Portland) Certified Driver
|
|•
|''[Not currently available]'' Driver background check + two-hour procotorer online training + skid car training
|-
|VSF02
|Communications
|10
|Amateur Radio
|
|•
|Obtain an FCC [https://www.portland.gov/pbem/neighborhood-emergency-teams/crtradiolicense Amateur Radio License]
|-
|VSF02
|Communications
|20
|ARES/RACES
|
|•
|Become an active member of [https://multnomahares.org/ MCARES] (Multnomah County Amateur Radio Emergency Services)
|-
|VSF02
|Communications
|30
|NET ARO Trained
|•
|•
|Complete NET [https://www.portland.gov/pbem/neighborhood-emergency-teams/crtradio-0 ARO] (Amateur Radio Operator) certification
|-
|VSF03
|Infrastructure & Sanitation
|
|''[Pending]''
|
|
|
|-
|VSF04
|Utilities & Fire Suppression
|10
|Wire Down
|•
|
|Watch the [https://portlandnet.tumblr.com/post/185938036230/line-down-hazard-training-video-for-nets NET Training Video] and deploy for a PBEM-initiated down power line deployment (Do not self deploy to down power lines -- call 911!)
|-
|VSF05
|Response Planning
|10
|IS100
| •
|
|FEMA online: [https://search.usa.gov/search?affiliate=netc&query=is100&commit=Search Introduction to the Incident Command System] - 2 hours
|-
|VSF05
|Response Planning
|20
|IS200
| •
|
|FEMA online: [https://search.usa.gov/search?affiliate=netc&query=is200&commit=Search Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response] - 4 hours
|-
|VSF05
|Response Planning
|30
|IS315
| •
|
|FEMA online: [https://search.usa.gov/search?affiliate=netc&query=is315&commit=Search CERT and the Incident Command System] - 2 hours
|-
|VSF05
|Response Planning
|40
|IS700
| •
|
|FEMA online: [https://search.usa.gov/search?affiliate=netc&query=is700&commit=Search An Introduction to the National Incident Management System] - 3.5 hours
|-
|VSF05
|Response Planning
|50
|IS703
| •
|
|FEMA online: [https://search.usa.gov/search?affiliate=netc&query=is703&commit=Search National Incident Management System Resource Management] - 3.5 hours
|-
|VSF05
|Response Planning
|60
|IS800
| •
|
|FEMA online: [https://search.usa.gov/search?affiliate=netc&query=is800&commit=Search National Response Framework, An Introduction] - 3 hours
|-
|VSF05
|Response Planning
|70
|ICS-300
|
|•
|Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents - 18 hours/3 days

Available in-person through various sponsoring agencies; not currently offered by PBEM.
|-
|VSF05
|Response Planning
|80
|ICS-400
|
|•
|Enhanced Incident Command System - 14-16 hours/2 days

Available in-person through various sponsoring agencies; not currently offered by PBEM.
|-
|VSF06
|Mass Care & Shelter
|10
| IS366
|•
|•
|FEMA online: [https://search.usa.gov/search?affiliate=netc&query=is366&commit=Search Planning for the Needs of Children in Disasters] - 6 hours

or equivalent
|-
|VSF06
|Mass Care & Shelter
|20
|Severe Weather Shelter (SWS) Training
|•
|•
|Inline and in-person options are made available periodically by PBEM and Multnomah County. Available options are announced in the weekly NET Bulletin when scheduled.
|-
|VSF06
|Mass Care & Shelter
|30
| Severe Weather Shelter (SWS) Deployment
|
|•
|Deploy at a severe weather shelter.
With additional training, repeated deployments in increasingly responsible roles, and approval of Multnomah County Health staff, volunteers can eventually serve as a PIC (Person in Charge).
|-
|VSF07
| Logistics
|10
|Contact Tracing
|•
|•
|''[Pending]''
|-
|VSF08
|Medical
|10
|CPR/AED/First Aid certification
|
|•
|Certification classes are
|-
|VSF08
|Medical
|20
|Helping Persons with Disabilities (PWD)
|•
|•
|Various online and in-person options, announced in the weekly NET Bulletin
|-
|VSF08
|Medical
|30
|Wilderness First Aid (WFA)
|
|•
|3-day class. Opportunities are announced in the weekly NET Bulletin.
For-fee classes are also available through other certifying organizations.
|-
|VSF08
|Medical
|40
|Wilderness First Responder (WFR)
|
|•
|10-day field class. Opportunities are announced in the weekly NET Bulletin.
For-fee classes are also available through other certifying organizations.
|-
|VSF08
|Medical
|50
|Medical Professional
|
|•
|Provide a copy of, or link to, your [Mailto:net@portlandoregon.gov?subject=Credential: Medical License Medical License].
|-
|VSF08
|Medical - Advanced Bleeding Control
|
|
|
|
|Opportunities are announced in the weekly NET Bulletin.
For-fee classes are also available through other certifying organizations.

Also known as Stop the Bleed.
|-
|VSF08
|Medical - Psyche
|10
|De-escalation Training
| •
|•
|Opportunities are announced in the weekly NET Bulletin.
|-
|VSF08
|Medical - Psyche
| 20
| Mental Health First Aid (MFHA)
| •
|•
|Opportunities are announced in the weekly NET Bulletin.
For-fee classes are also available through other certifying organizations.
|-
|VSF08
|Medical - Psyche
|30
|Crisis Counseling
|
|
|Provide a copy of, or link to, your [Mailto:net@portlandoregon.gov?subject=Credential: Crisis Counseling certification]
|-
|VSF09
|Search & Rescue
|10
|Basic NET Training (BNT)
|•
| •
|All Active NETs are qualified after completing their Final Field Exercise (FFE)
|-
|VSF09
|Search & Rescue
|20
|Knots (Basic)
|•
|•
|Opportunities are announced in the weekly NET Bulletin.
|-
|VSF09
|Search & Rescue
|30
|Knots (Advanced)
|•
|•
|Opportunities are announced in the weekly NET Bulletin.

Other experience may qualify you to pass the skills demonstration test.
|-
|VSF10
|HAZMAT Awareness
|10
|IS0005
|•
|
|FEMA online: [https://search.usa.gov/search?affiliate=netc&query=is005&commit=Search An Introduction to Hazardous Materials] - 10 hours
|-
|VSF10
|HAZMAT Awareness
|20
|PBEM Training
|
|
|
|-
|VSF10
|HAZMAT Awareness
|30
|HAZWOPER Certification
|
|
|Not offered by PBEM. Available through various certifying organizations.
|-
|VSF11
|Food & Water
|10
|Food Handler Card
|
|
|Not offered by PBEM. Available through certifying organizations for approximately $10; see the [https://www.oregon.gov/oha/PH/HealthyEnvironments/FoodSafety/Pages/cert.aspx Oregon Health Authority website].
|-
|VSF12
|Light & Power
|
|''[Pending]''
|
|
|
|-
|VSF14
|Public Information
|
|Speakers Bureau
|•
|•
|Opportunities are announced in the weekly NET Bulletin.
|-
|VSF15
|Volunteers & Donations
|10
|IS240
|•
|
|FEMA online: [https://search.usa.gov/search?affiliate=netc&query=is240&commit=Search Leadership and Influence] - 3 hours
|-
|VSF15
|Volunteers & Donations
|20
|IS241
|•
|
|FEMA online: [https://search.usa.gov/search?affiliate=netc&query=is241&commit=Search Decision Making and Problem Solving] - 2 hours
|-
|VSF15
|Volunteers & Donations
|30
|IS242
|•
|
|FEMA online: [https://search.usa.gov/search?affiliate=netc&query=is242&commit=Search Effective Communication] - 8 hours
|-
|VSF15
|Volunteers & Donations
|40
|IS244
|•
|
|FEMA online: [https://search.usa.gov/search?affiliate=netc&query=is244 Developing and Managing Volunteers] - 4 hours
|-
|VSF15
|Volunteers & Donations
|50
|Team Leader Training
|•
|•
|Opportunities are announced in the weekly NET Bulletin.
|-
|VSF17
|Animal Response
|10
|Animal Sheltering/Response
|•
|•
|Opportunities are announced in the weekly NET Bulletin. Classes typically require 8 hours.
|-
|VSF17
| Animal Response
|20
|TTT (Train as a Trainer)
|•
|•
|Opportunities are announced in the weekly NET Bulletin. Classes typically require 3 hours.
|-
|VSF18
|Business Resilience
|
|''[Pending]''
|
|
|
|}

MyImpact Volunteer Portal FAQ

2026-03-30T13:56:42Z

GlennDevitt: /* The Deployment or Training Opportunity I want is full. What can I do? */ Clarified availability of back-up lists

==How do I access the MyImpactPage.com (MIP) portal?==
A. It depends on the device you are using.

*In your desktop or laptop web browser, go to [https://MyImpactPage.com MyImpactPage.com]
*On a smartphone or tablet, [https://MyImpactPage.mobi MyImpactPage.mobi] looks better.
*You also may install the ''My Impact'' app for [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.betterimpact.myimpact&gl=US Android] or [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/my-impact/id1445454149 Apple] which has cool features like three-tap, 'time clock' tracking.
*All of these options may be used to suit your convenience. You are not required to choose only one.

==What are my username and password for my first login?==
A. If you applied after June 2023, you chose your own login and password.

If we moved you over from the old system, you may receive your username this way:

#Go to MIP: [http://myimpactpage.com/ MyImpactPage.com]
# Click ''Forgot username or password''.
#Select ''I forgot my username''.
#Enter your email address we have on record.
#The system will email your username, then you can follow the instructions to ‘reset’ your password and log in. (If the email does not arrive within a couple minutes, please check your spam/junk folder.)

== I do not see NET/BEECN/PBEM info when I log in. What's up? ==
This almost always means you already have a profile with another organization that also uses MIP. (They might call it Volunteer Impact.) Instructions to merge your profiles is [https://siteguide.betterimpact.com/en/articles/9893920-merge-duplicate-profiles here]. Your NET profile is associated with the organization ''Portland Bureau of Emergency Management''.

==How do I sign up for trainings, meetings, deployments, etc.?==
*''Website:'' Opportunities tab > scroll down to list > click title > +Sign Up. Or use the calendar view to access scheduled events only. Unscheduled items look like this:

[[File:Screencap schedule.png|alt=Screen cap of the Schedule screen, depicting the Sign Up button|none|thumb]]

*''App:'' Opportunities > Select the item you want > Sign up

== The Deployment or Training Opportunity I want is not listed. Where is it? ==
There are two likely reasons:
[[File:Opportunity List filter section.png|alt=Screen cap of the Opportunities > List screen illustrating the checkbox used to hide activities that are full.|thumb|Toggle option to hide activities that are full]]
1) The '''activity is full'''. In the Opportunities > [https://app.betterimpact.com/Volunteer/Schedule/SignupFromCalendar Calendar View], activities that are full are not displayed, in order to keep the display uncluttered. To view activities that are full, switch to the [https://app.betterimpact.com/Volunteer/Schedule/Opportunities List view].

2) You are not '''qualified''' for the activity. For example, if you do not have current CPR certification on file in MIP, the system will not display Wilderness First Aid (WFA) trainings because CPR is required to sign up. See ([[MyImpact Volunteer Portal FAQ#How do I get certifications added to my MIP profile?|How do I get certifications added to my MIP profile?]])

== The Deployment or Training Opportunity I want is full. What can I do? ==
If a '''Deployment''' is full, that means the need has been satisfied and additional NETs should not respond. Thank you for your willingness to help, but your fellow volunteers already have it covered.

If a '''Training''' is full, there might be a back-up list button. In some cases it is not practical or necessary for PBEM to open a backup list for a particular activity.
[[File:MIP Opportunity Back-up List Button.png|alt=MIP Opportunity Back-up List Button|left|frameless]]

If you click this button, you will be added to the back-up list for ''all'' shifts schedule for that Opportunity. This accomplishes two things:

1) If a registrant cancels their slot, we step through the backup list in order, offering the specific new opening to each person one at a time to see if it fits their schedule.

2) Back-up Lists help PBEM informally gauge the demand for trainings. The longer the back-up list is, the more likely we are to repeat the opportunity.

(Items with no participation limit do not have a Back-up List.)

==How do I log my time?==
You have your choice of three ways.

*''Website:'' Hours tab > Select Activity > Enter time
*''Using [https://www.betterimpact.tv/my-impact/ the app]''
**''in real time:'' Use the ''Start Clock'' button on the main page, select the activity, tap ''Start Clock'' again. Remember to hit ''Stop Clock'' when finished!
**''after service:'' Taps ''Logging'' > ''Hours'' > ''Portland Bureau of Emergency Management'' > then select the activity and make your entry
*Please note that ''time is never automatically logged'' for scheduled events. That provides you the ability to add travel and prep time, and also ensures that time is not erroneously logged for people who sign up but do not attend an event.
*For categories where the date of service is not too important, such as Advanced Training or Program Service, it is OK to aggregate time into a single periodic entry. For categories where the data matters very much for reconciliation and indemnification -- like Deployment, Team Meetings, and Exercise -- please '''do''' tag those entries with exact date(s).

== I do not see my Activity listed. Where is it? ==
By default MIP lists your '''Recent''' activities for quick access. And periodically we archive past Activities to declutter the list. You can still log time for past/inactive Activities from the longer lists.

* '''On the website under the Hours tab''', simply use the '''Active''' or '''Inactive''' buttons to change the drop-down list:
[[File:MIP recent active inactive.jpg|alt=In the MIP Hours screen, select Active or Inactive to access the longer lists of Activities.|none|thumb|559x559px|In the MIP Hours screen, select '''Active''' or '''Inactive''' to access the longer lists of Activities.]]
* '''In the app''', use 'Activity Search', and then 'Include inactive activities in search':[[File:Screencap of MyImpact app Log Hours, Activity Search.png|alt=The MyImpact App 'Log Hours' screen|none|thumb|The MyImpact App 'Log Hours' screen]]

== How do I edit or delete a previous time entry? ==
You can edit an entry for 24 hours after ''its start time'', regardless of when you enter it. There are technical reasons for this limit that actually make sense, but we won't bore you here. '''If you need an entry corrected or deleted,''' simply email the Activity date and correction/deletion instruction to [mailto:net@portlandoregon.gov net@portlandoregon.gov]

== How do I get certifications added to my MIP profile? ==

# [https://pbem.link/miplogin Log in to MIP].
# Select '''My Profile'''.
# Select '''Additional Info'''.
# Next to the appropriate field, choose the '''Select''' button and upload your PDF file.
# You're done! PBEM reviews and accepts certificate uploads in batches. When that happens, your new certificate(s) will automatically be noted in your profile page. We will not notify you, because none of us want more silly, transactional emails, do we?
Please note that for FEMA trainings, an Unofficial Transcript cannot be accepted. The reason is that the State requires actual certificates for prerequisite trainings in order to enroll in more advanced classes.

If you have additional '''relevant''' certifications that are not listed, such as advanced ICS or a medical license, email them to [mailto:Net@portlandoregon.gov?subject=Advanced ICS certificate net@portlandoregon.gov]. Note that PBEM only tracks certifications that are related to '''a deployable NET role''', or are '''prerequisite for additional advanced training'''. For example, naloxone training is not tracked, while CPR/AED is.

== How do I upload a new ID photo? ==
See [[ID Photos]].

== How do I change or add my VSF specialties? ==

# [https://pbem.link/miplogin Log in to MIP].
# Select '''My Profile'''.
# Select '''Qualifications'''.
# Select your desired '''VSF: Primary''' and '''VSF: Secondary''' fields. Scroll to the bottom and Save.
# PBEM reviews submitted requests in batches periodically, and approves them if you have any required certifications or training. In other words, a person cannot select 11.04.Food Unit Lead if they have not uploaded a current Food Handler's Card. To upload certifications, see [[MyImpact Volunteer Portal FAQ#How do I get certifications added to my MIP profile?|How do I get certifications added to my profile?]]
# New/updated ID cards are issued only when your current card expires, with the exception of Team Leader elections. This helps constrain program expenses.
Print card

==Qualifications & VSFs==
This section is accurate but incomplete, and will be integrated into the [[Volunteer Support Functions Introduction and Directory|''Volunteer Support Functions Introduction and Directory'']].

Qualifications are directly related to the 16 Volunteer Support Functions (VSFs). VSFs are categories into which NETs' skills and training are classified for the purpose of identifying cadres of volunteers suitable for specific deployments. In addition to streamlining emergency ops, VSFs also guide the trainings we offer, and support your natural path to skill specialization(s). No one can be an expert at everything!
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible"
|+Some Potential NET Volunteer Support Function (VSF) Qualifications and Training Paths
|-
!VSF
!VSF Name
!Level
!Qualification
!Online
! In-person
!Suggested Training
|-
|VSF01
|Transportation
|10
|Traffic Control
|•
|•
|Watch the [https://portlandnet.tumblr.com/post/185938036230/line-down-hazard-training-video-for-nets NET Training Video] and participate in a PBEM-initiated down power line deployment, vaccine clinic traffic control, etc. (Do not self deploy to down power lines!)
|-
|VSF01
|Transportation
|20
|CoP (City of Portland) Certified Driver
|
|•
|''[Not currently available]'' Driver background check + two-hour procotorer online training + skid car training
|-
|VSF02
|Communications
|10
|Amateur Radio
|
|•
|Obtain an FCC [https://www.portland.gov/pbem/neighborhood-emergency-teams/crtradiolicense Amateur Radio License]
|-
|VSF02
|Communications
|20
|ARES/RACES
|
|•
|Become an active member of [https://multnomahares.org/ MCARES] (Multnomah County Amateur Radio Emergency Services)
|-
|VSF02
|Communications
|30
|NET ARO Trained
|•
|•
|Complete NET [https://www.portland.gov/pbem/neighborhood-emergency-teams/crtradio-0 ARO] (Amateur Radio Operator) certification
|-
|VSF03
|Infrastructure & Sanitation
|
|''[Pending]''
|
|
|
|-
|VSF04
|Utilities & Fire Suppression
|10
|Wire Down
|•
|
|Watch the [https://portlandnet.tumblr.com/post/185938036230/line-down-hazard-training-video-for-nets NET Training Video] and deploy for a PBEM-initiated down power line deployment (Do not self deploy to down power lines -- call 911!)
|-
|VSF05
|Response Planning
|10
|IS100
| •
|
|FEMA online: [https://search.usa.gov/search?affiliate=netc&query=is100&commit=Search Introduction to the Incident Command System] - 2 hours
|-
|VSF05
|Response Planning
|20
|IS200
| •
|
|FEMA online: [https://search.usa.gov/search?affiliate=netc&query=is200&commit=Search Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response] - 4 hours
|-
|VSF05
|Response Planning
|30
|IS315
| •
|
|FEMA online: [https://search.usa.gov/search?affiliate=netc&query=is315&commit=Search CERT and the Incident Command System] - 2 hours
|-
|VSF05
|Response Planning
|40
|IS700
| •
|
|FEMA online: [https://search.usa.gov/search?affiliate=netc&query=is700&commit=Search An Introduction to the National Incident Management System] - 3.5 hours
|-
|VSF05
|Response Planning
|50
|IS703
| •
|
|FEMA online: [https://search.usa.gov/search?affiliate=netc&query=is703&commit=Search National Incident Management System Resource Management] - 3.5 hours
|-
|VSF05
|Response Planning
|60
|IS800
| •
|
|FEMA online: [https://search.usa.gov/search?affiliate=netc&query=is800&commit=Search National Response Framework, An Introduction] - 3 hours
|-
|VSF05
|Response Planning
|70
|ICS-300
|
|•
|Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents - 18 hours/3 days

Available in-person through various sponsoring agencies; not currently offered by PBEM.
|-
|VSF05
|Response Planning
|80
|ICS-400
|
|•
|Enhanced Incident Command System - 14-16 hours/2 days

Available in-person through various sponsoring agencies; not currently offered by PBEM.
|-
|VSF06
|Mass Care & Shelter
|10
| IS366
|•
|•
|FEMA online: [https://search.usa.gov/search?affiliate=netc&query=is366&commit=Search Planning for the Needs of Children in Disasters] - 6 hours

or equivalent
|-
|VSF06
|Mass Care & Shelter
|20
|Severe Weather Shelter (SWS) Training
|•
|•
|Inline and in-person options are made available periodically by PBEM and Multnomah County. Available options are announced in the weekly NET Bulletin when scheduled.
|-
|VSF06
|Mass Care & Shelter
|30
| Severe Weather Shelter (SWS) Deployment
|
|•
|Deploy at a severe weather shelter.
With additional training, repeated deployments in increasingly responsible roles, and approval of Multnomah County Health staff, volunteers can eventually serve as a PIC (Person in Charge).
|-
|VSF07
| Logistics
|10
|Contact Tracing
|•
|•
|''[Pending]''
|-
|VSF08
|Medical
|10
|CPR/AED/First Aid certification
|
|•
|Certification classes are
|-
|VSF08
|Medical
|20
|Helping Persons with Disabilities (PWD)
|•
|•
|Various online and in-person options, announced in the weekly NET Bulletin
|-
|VSF08
|Medical
|30
|Wilderness First Aid (WFA)
|
|•
|3-day class. Opportunities are announced in the weekly NET Bulletin.
For-fee classes are also available through other certifying organizations.
|-
|VSF08
|Medical
|40
|Wilderness First Responder (WFR)
|
|•
|10-day field class. Opportunities are announced in the weekly NET Bulletin.
For-fee classes are also available through other certifying organizations.
|-
|VSF08
|Medical
|50
|Medical Professional
|
|•
|Provide a copy of, or link to, your [Mailto:net@portlandoregon.gov?subject=Credential: Medical License Medical License].
|-
|VSF08
|Medical - Advanced Bleeding Control
|
|
|
|
|Opportunities are announced in the weekly NET Bulletin.
For-fee classes are also available through other certifying organizations.

Also known as Stop the Bleed.
|-
|VSF08
|Medical - Psyche
|10
|De-escalation Training
| •
|•
|Opportunities are announced in the weekly NET Bulletin.
|-
|VSF08
|Medical - Psyche
| 20
| Mental Health First Aid (MFHA)
| •
|•
|Opportunities are announced in the weekly NET Bulletin.
For-fee classes are also available through other certifying organizations.
|-
|VSF08
|Medical - Psyche
|30
|Crisis Counseling
|
|
|Provide a copy of, or link to, your [Mailto:net@portlandoregon.gov?subject=Credential: Crisis Counseling certification]
|-
|VSF09
|Search & Rescue
|10
|Basic NET Training (BNT)
|•
| •
|All Active NETs are qualified after completing their Final Field Exercise (FFE)
|-
|VSF09
|Search & Rescue
|20
|Knots (Basic)
|•
|•
|Opportunities are announced in the weekly NET Bulletin.
|-
|VSF09
|Search & Rescue
|30
|Knots (Advanced)
|•
|•
|Opportunities are announced in the weekly NET Bulletin.

Other experience may qualify you to pass the skills demonstration test.
|-
|VSF10
|HAZMAT Awareness
|10
|IS0005
|•
|
|FEMA online: [https://search.usa.gov/search?affiliate=netc&query=is005&commit=Search An Introduction to Hazardous Materials] - 10 hours
|-
|VSF10
|HAZMAT Awareness
|20
|PBEM Training
|
|
|
|-
|VSF10
|HAZMAT Awareness
|30
|HAZWOPER Certification
|
|
|Not offered by PBEM. Available through various certifying organizations.
|-
|VSF11
|Food & Water
|10
|Food Handler Card
|
|
|Not offered by PBEM. Available through certifying organizations for approximately $10; see the [https://www.oregon.gov/oha/PH/HealthyEnvironments/FoodSafety/Pages/cert.aspx Oregon Health Authority website].
|-
|VSF12
|Light & Power
|
|''[Pending]''
|
|
|
|-
|VSF14
|Public Information
|
|Speakers Bureau
|•
|•
|Opportunities are announced in the weekly NET Bulletin.
|-
|VSF15
|Volunteers & Donations
|10
|IS240
|•
|
|FEMA online: [https://search.usa.gov/search?affiliate=netc&query=is240&commit=Search Leadership and Influence] - 3 hours
|-
|VSF15
|Volunteers & Donations
|20
|IS241
|•
|
|FEMA online: [https://search.usa.gov/search?affiliate=netc&query=is241&commit=Search Decision Making and Problem Solving] - 2 hours
|-
|VSF15
|Volunteers & Donations
|30
|IS242
|•
|
|FEMA online: [https://search.usa.gov/search?affiliate=netc&query=is242&commit=Search Effective Communication] - 8 hours
|-
|VSF15
|Volunteers & Donations
|40
|IS244
|•
|
|FEMA online: [https://search.usa.gov/search?affiliate=netc&query=is244 Developing and Managing Volunteers] - 4 hours
|-
|VSF15
|Volunteers & Donations
|50
|Team Leader Training
|•
|•
|Opportunities are announced in the weekly NET Bulletin.
|-
|VSF17
|Animal Response
|10
|Animal Sheltering/Response
|•
|•
|Opportunities are announced in the weekly NET Bulletin. Classes typically require 8 hours.
|-
|VSF17
| Animal Response
|20
|TTT (Train as a Trainer)
|•
|•
|Opportunities are announced in the weekly NET Bulletin. Classes typically require 3 hours.
|-
|VSF18
|Business Resilience
|
|''[Pending]''
|
|
|
|}

MyImpact Volunteer Portal FAQ

2026-03-30T13:54:41Z

GlennDevitt: Added section about activities that are full being displayed only in List view

==How do I access the MyImpactPage.com (MIP) portal?==
A. It depends on the device you are using.

*In your desktop or laptop web browser, go to [https://MyImpactPage.com MyImpactPage.com]
*On a smartphone or tablet, [https://MyImpactPage.mobi MyImpactPage.mobi] looks better.
*You also may install the ''My Impact'' app for [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.betterimpact.myimpact&gl=US Android] or [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/my-impact/id1445454149 Apple] which has cool features like three-tap, 'time clock' tracking.
*All of these options may be used to suit your convenience. You are not required to choose only one.

==What are my username and password for my first login?==
A. If you applied after June 2023, you chose your own login and password.

If we moved you over from the old system, you may receive your username this way:

#Go to MIP: [http://myimpactpage.com/ MyImpactPage.com]
# Click ''Forgot username or password''.
#Select ''I forgot my username''.
#Enter your email address we have on record.
#The system will email your username, then you can follow the instructions to ‘reset’ your password and log in. (If the email does not arrive within a couple minutes, please check your spam/junk folder.)

== I do not see NET/BEECN/PBEM info when I log in. What's up? ==
This almost always means you already have a profile with another organization that also uses MIP. (They might call it Volunteer Impact.) Instructions to merge your profiles is [https://siteguide.betterimpact.com/en/articles/9893920-merge-duplicate-profiles here]. Your NET profile is associated with the organization ''Portland Bureau of Emergency Management''.

==How do I sign up for trainings, meetings, deployments, etc.?==
*''Website:'' Opportunities tab > scroll down to list > click title > +Sign Up. Or use the calendar view to access scheduled events only. Unscheduled items look like this:

[[File:Screencap schedule.png|alt=Screen cap of the Schedule screen, depicting the Sign Up button|none|thumb]]

*''App:'' Opportunities > Select the item you want > Sign up

== The Deployment or Training Opportunity I want is not listed. Where is it? ==
There are two likely reasons:
[[File:Opportunity List filter section.png|alt=Screen cap of the Opportunities > List screen illustrating the checkbox used to hide activities that are full.|thumb|Toggle option to hide activities that are full]]
1) The '''activity is full'''. In the Opportunities > [https://app.betterimpact.com/Volunteer/Schedule/SignupFromCalendar Calendar View], activities that are full are not displayed, in order to keep the display uncluttered. To view activities that are full, switch to the [https://app.betterimpact.com/Volunteer/Schedule/Opportunities List view].

2) You are not '''qualified''' for the activity. For example, if you do not have current CPR certification on file in MIP, the system will not display Wilderness First Aid (WFA) trainings because CPR is required to sign up. See ([[MyImpact Volunteer Portal FAQ#How do I get certifications added to my MIP profile?|How do I get certifications added to my MIP profile?]])

== The Deployment or Training Opportunity I want is full. What can I do? ==
If a '''Deployment''' is full, that means the need has been satisfied and additional NETs should not respond. Thank you for your willingness to help, but your fellow volunteers already have it covered.

If a '''Training''' is full, there might be a back-up list button, depending on the specific event.
[[File:MIP Opportunity Back-up List Button.png|alt=MIP Opportunity Back-up List Button|left|frameless]]

If you click this button, you will be added to the back-up list for ''all'' shifts schedule for that Opportunity. This accomplishes two things:

1) If a registrant cancels their slot, we step through the backup list in order, offering the specific new opening to each person one at a time to see if it fits their schedule.

2) Back-up Lists help PBEM informally gauge the demand for trainings. The longer the back-up list is, the more likely we are to repeat the opportunity.

(Items with no participation limit do not have a Back-up List.)

==How do I log my time?==
You have your choice of three ways.

*''Website:'' Hours tab > Select Activity > Enter time
*''Using [https://www.betterimpact.tv/my-impact/ the app]''
**''in real time:'' Use the ''Start Clock'' button on the main page, select the activity, tap ''Start Clock'' again. Remember to hit ''Stop Clock'' when finished!
**''after service:'' Taps ''Logging'' > ''Hours'' > ''Portland Bureau of Emergency Management'' > then select the activity and make your entry
*Please note that ''time is never automatically logged'' for scheduled events. That provides you the ability to add travel and prep time, and also ensures that time is not erroneously logged for people who sign up but do not attend an event.
*For categories where the date of service is not too important, such as Advanced Training or Program Service, it is OK to aggregate time into a single periodic entry. For categories where the data matters very much for reconciliation and indemnification -- like Deployment, Team Meetings, and Exercise -- please '''do''' tag those entries with exact date(s).

== I do not see my Activity listed. Where is it? ==
By default MIP lists your '''Recent''' activities for quick access. And periodically we archive past Activities to declutter the list. You can still log time for past/inactive Activities from the longer lists.

* '''On the website under the Hours tab''', simply use the '''Active''' or '''Inactive''' buttons to change the drop-down list:
[[File:MIP recent active inactive.jpg|alt=In the MIP Hours screen, select Active or Inactive to access the longer lists of Activities.|none|thumb|559x559px|In the MIP Hours screen, select '''Active''' or '''Inactive''' to access the longer lists of Activities.]]
* '''In the app''', use 'Activity Search', and then 'Include inactive activities in search':[[File:Screencap of MyImpact app Log Hours, Activity Search.png|alt=The MyImpact App 'Log Hours' screen|none|thumb|The MyImpact App 'Log Hours' screen]]

== How do I edit or delete a previous time entry? ==
You can edit an entry for 24 hours after ''its start time'', regardless of when you enter it. There are technical reasons for this limit that actually make sense, but we won't bore you here. '''If you need an entry corrected or deleted,''' simply email the Activity date and correction/deletion instruction to [mailto:net@portlandoregon.gov net@portlandoregon.gov]

== How do I get certifications added to my MIP profile? ==

# [https://pbem.link/miplogin Log in to MIP].
# Select '''My Profile'''.
# Select '''Additional Info'''.
# Next to the appropriate field, choose the '''Select''' button and upload your PDF file.
# You're done! PBEM reviews and accepts certificate uploads in batches. When that happens, your new certificate(s) will automatically be noted in your profile page. We will not notify you, because none of us want more silly, transactional emails, do we?
Please note that for FEMA trainings, an Unofficial Transcript cannot be accepted. The reason is that the State requires actual certificates for prerequisite trainings in order to enroll in more advanced classes.

If you have additional '''relevant''' certifications that are not listed, such as advanced ICS or a medical license, email them to [mailto:Net@portlandoregon.gov?subject=Advanced ICS certificate net@portlandoregon.gov]. Note that PBEM only tracks certifications that are related to '''a deployable NET role''', or are '''prerequisite for additional advanced training'''. For example, naloxone training is not tracked, while CPR/AED is.

== How do I upload a new ID photo? ==
See [[ID Photos]].

== How do I change or add my VSF specialties? ==

# [https://pbem.link/miplogin Log in to MIP].
# Select '''My Profile'''.
# Select '''Qualifications'''.
# Select your desired '''VSF: Primary''' and '''VSF: Secondary''' fields. Scroll to the bottom and Save.
# PBEM reviews submitted requests in batches periodically, and approves them if you have any required certifications or training. In other words, a person cannot select 11.04.Food Unit Lead if they have not uploaded a current Food Handler's Card. To upload certifications, see [[MyImpact Volunteer Portal FAQ#How do I get certifications added to my MIP profile?|How do I get certifications added to my profile?]]
# New/updated ID cards are issued only when your current card expires, with the exception of Team Leader elections. This helps constrain program expenses.
Print card

==Qualifications & VSFs==
This section is accurate but incomplete, and will be integrated into the [[Volunteer Support Functions Introduction and Directory|''Volunteer Support Functions Introduction and Directory'']].

Qualifications are directly related to the 16 Volunteer Support Functions (VSFs). VSFs are categories into which NETs' skills and training are classified for the purpose of identifying cadres of volunteers suitable for specific deployments. In addition to streamlining emergency ops, VSFs also guide the trainings we offer, and support your natural path to skill specialization(s). No one can be an expert at everything!
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible"
|+Some Potential NET Volunteer Support Function (VSF) Qualifications and Training Paths
|-
!VSF
!VSF Name
!Level
!Qualification
!Online
! In-person
!Suggested Training
|-
|VSF01
|Transportation
|10
|Traffic Control
|•
|•
|Watch the [https://portlandnet.tumblr.com/post/185938036230/line-down-hazard-training-video-for-nets NET Training Video] and participate in a PBEM-initiated down power line deployment, vaccine clinic traffic control, etc. (Do not self deploy to down power lines!)
|-
|VSF01
|Transportation
|20
|CoP (City of Portland) Certified Driver
|
|•
|''[Not currently available]'' Driver background check + two-hour procotorer online training + skid car training
|-
|VSF02
|Communications
|10
|Amateur Radio
|
|•
|Obtain an FCC [https://www.portland.gov/pbem/neighborhood-emergency-teams/crtradiolicense Amateur Radio License]
|-
|VSF02
|Communications
|20
|ARES/RACES
|
|•
|Become an active member of [https://multnomahares.org/ MCARES] (Multnomah County Amateur Radio Emergency Services)
|-
|VSF02
|Communications
|30
|NET ARO Trained
|•
|•
|Complete NET [https://www.portland.gov/pbem/neighborhood-emergency-teams/crtradio-0 ARO] (Amateur Radio Operator) certification
|-
|VSF03
|Infrastructure & Sanitation
|
|''[Pending]''
|
|
|
|-
|VSF04
|Utilities & Fire Suppression
|10
|Wire Down
|•
|
|Watch the [https://portlandnet.tumblr.com/post/185938036230/line-down-hazard-training-video-for-nets NET Training Video] and deploy for a PBEM-initiated down power line deployment (Do not self deploy to down power lines -- call 911!)
|-
|VSF05
|Response Planning
|10
|IS100
| •
|
|FEMA online: [https://search.usa.gov/search?affiliate=netc&query=is100&commit=Search Introduction to the Incident Command System] - 2 hours
|-
|VSF05
|Response Planning
|20
|IS200
| •
|
|FEMA online: [https://search.usa.gov/search?affiliate=netc&query=is200&commit=Search Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response] - 4 hours
|-
|VSF05
|Response Planning
|30
|IS315
| •
|
|FEMA online: [https://search.usa.gov/search?affiliate=netc&query=is315&commit=Search CERT and the Incident Command System] - 2 hours
|-
|VSF05
|Response Planning
|40
|IS700
| •
|
|FEMA online: [https://search.usa.gov/search?affiliate=netc&query=is700&commit=Search An Introduction to the National Incident Management System] - 3.5 hours
|-
|VSF05
|Response Planning
|50
|IS703
| •
|
|FEMA online: [https://search.usa.gov/search?affiliate=netc&query=is703&commit=Search National Incident Management System Resource Management] - 3.5 hours
|-
|VSF05
|Response Planning
|60
|IS800
| •
|
|FEMA online: [https://search.usa.gov/search?affiliate=netc&query=is800&commit=Search National Response Framework, An Introduction] - 3 hours
|-
|VSF05
|Response Planning
|70
|ICS-300
|
|•
|Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents - 18 hours/3 days

Available in-person through various sponsoring agencies; not currently offered by PBEM.
|-
|VSF05
|Response Planning
|80
|ICS-400
|
|•
|Enhanced Incident Command System - 14-16 hours/2 days

Available in-person through various sponsoring agencies; not currently offered by PBEM.
|-
|VSF06
|Mass Care & Shelter
|10
| IS366
|•
|•
|FEMA online: [https://search.usa.gov/search?affiliate=netc&query=is366&commit=Search Planning for the Needs of Children in Disasters] - 6 hours

or equivalent
|-
|VSF06
|Mass Care & Shelter
|20
|Severe Weather Shelter (SWS) Training
|•
|•
|Inline and in-person options are made available periodically by PBEM and Multnomah County. Available options are announced in the weekly NET Bulletin when scheduled.
|-
|VSF06
|Mass Care & Shelter
|30
| Severe Weather Shelter (SWS) Deployment
|
|•
|Deploy at a severe weather shelter.
With additional training, repeated deployments in increasingly responsible roles, and approval of Multnomah County Health staff, volunteers can eventually serve as a PIC (Person in Charge).
|-
|VSF07
| Logistics
|10
|Contact Tracing
|•
|•
|''[Pending]''
|-
|VSF08
|Medical
|10
|CPR/AED/First Aid certification
|
|•
|Certification classes are
|-
|VSF08
|Medical
|20
|Helping Persons with Disabilities (PWD)
|•
|•
|Various online and in-person options, announced in the weekly NET Bulletin
|-
|VSF08
|Medical
|30
|Wilderness First Aid (WFA)
|
|•
|3-day class. Opportunities are announced in the weekly NET Bulletin.
For-fee classes are also available through other certifying organizations.
|-
|VSF08
|Medical
|40
|Wilderness First Responder (WFR)
|
|•
|10-day field class. Opportunities are announced in the weekly NET Bulletin.
For-fee classes are also available through other certifying organizations.
|-
|VSF08
|Medical
|50
|Medical Professional
|
|•
|Provide a copy of, or link to, your [Mailto:net@portlandoregon.gov?subject=Credential: Medical License Medical License].
|-
|VSF08
|Medical - Advanced Bleeding Control
|
|
|
|
|Opportunities are announced in the weekly NET Bulletin.
For-fee classes are also available through other certifying organizations.

Also known as Stop the Bleed.
|-
|VSF08
|Medical - Psyche
|10
|De-escalation Training
| •
|•
|Opportunities are announced in the weekly NET Bulletin.
|-
|VSF08
|Medical - Psyche
| 20
| Mental Health First Aid (MFHA)
| •
|•
|Opportunities are announced in the weekly NET Bulletin.
For-fee classes are also available through other certifying organizations.
|-
|VSF08
|Medical - Psyche
|30
|Crisis Counseling
|
|
|Provide a copy of, or link to, your [Mailto:net@portlandoregon.gov?subject=Credential: Crisis Counseling certification]
|-
|VSF09
|Search & Rescue
|10
|Basic NET Training (BNT)
|•
| •
|All Active NETs are qualified after completing their Final Field Exercise (FFE)
|-
|VSF09
|Search & Rescue
|20
|Knots (Basic)
|•
|•
|Opportunities are announced in the weekly NET Bulletin.
|-
|VSF09
|Search & Rescue
|30
|Knots (Advanced)
|•
|•
|Opportunities are announced in the weekly NET Bulletin.

Other experience may qualify you to pass the skills demonstration test.
|-
|VSF10
|HAZMAT Awareness
|10
|IS0005
|•
|
|FEMA online: [https://search.usa.gov/search?affiliate=netc&query=is005&commit=Search An Introduction to Hazardous Materials] - 10 hours
|-
|VSF10
|HAZMAT Awareness
|20
|PBEM Training
|
|
|
|-
|VSF10
|HAZMAT Awareness
|30
|HAZWOPER Certification
|
|
|Not offered by PBEM. Available through various certifying organizations.
|-
|VSF11
|Food & Water
|10
|Food Handler Card
|
|
|Not offered by PBEM. Available through certifying organizations for approximately $10; see the [https://www.oregon.gov/oha/PH/HealthyEnvironments/FoodSafety/Pages/cert.aspx Oregon Health Authority website].
|-
|VSF12
|Light & Power
|
|''[Pending]''
|
|
|
|-
|VSF14
|Public Information
|
|Speakers Bureau
|•
|•
|Opportunities are announced in the weekly NET Bulletin.
|-
|VSF15
|Volunteers & Donations
|10
|IS240
|•
|
|FEMA online: [https://search.usa.gov/search?affiliate=netc&query=is240&commit=Search Leadership and Influence] - 3 hours
|-
|VSF15
|Volunteers & Donations
|20
|IS241
|•
|
|FEMA online: [https://search.usa.gov/search?affiliate=netc&query=is241&commit=Search Decision Making and Problem Solving] - 2 hours
|-
|VSF15
|Volunteers & Donations
|30
|IS242
|•
|
|FEMA online: [https://search.usa.gov/search?affiliate=netc&query=is242&commit=Search Effective Communication] - 8 hours
|-
|VSF15
|Volunteers & Donations
|40
|IS244
|•
|
|FEMA online: [https://search.usa.gov/search?affiliate=netc&query=is244 Developing and Managing Volunteers] - 4 hours
|-
|VSF15
|Volunteers & Donations
|50
|Team Leader Training
|•
|•
|Opportunities are announced in the weekly NET Bulletin.
|-
|VSF17
|Animal Response
|10
|Animal Sheltering/Response
|•
|•
|Opportunities are announced in the weekly NET Bulletin. Classes typically require 8 hours.
|-
|VSF17
| Animal Response
|20
|TTT (Train as a Trainer)
|•
|•
|Opportunities are announced in the weekly NET Bulletin. Classes typically require 3 hours.
|-
|VSF18
|Business Resilience
|
|''[Pending]''
|
|
|
|}

File:Opportunity List filter section.png

2026-03-30T13:50:50Z

GlennDevitt:

Screen cap of the Opportunities > List screen illustrating the checkbox used to toggle the filter for activities that are full.

Teams

2026-03-27T14:37:41Z

GlennDevitt:

The neighborhood team map is [https://pbem.link/net-team-map here]. Full information about each team is on their page linked below.

{{DISPLAYTITLE:Neighborhood Emergency Teams}}

District 1 Teams
{{#dpl:
| category = District 1 Teams
| format = |replaceintitle=/Teams\//,
| ordermethod = title
| notnamespace = User
}}

District 2 Teams
{{#dpl:
| category = District 2 Teams
| format = |replaceintitle=/Teams\//,
| ordermethod = title
| notnamespace = User
}}

District 3 Teams
{{#dpl:
| category = District 3 Teams
| format = |replaceintitle=/Teams\//,
| ordermethod = title
| notnamespace = User
}}

District 4 Teams
{{#dpl:
| category = District 4 Teams
| format = |replaceintitle=/Teams\//,
| ordermethod = title
| notnamespace = User
}}

Teams

2026-03-27T14:37:08Z

GlennDevitt: Added link to 'neighborhood team map'

The neighborhood team map is [https://pbem.link/net-team-map here].

{{DISPLAYTITLE:Neighborhood Emergency Teams}}

District 1 Teams
{{#dpl:
| category = District 1 Teams
| format = |replaceintitle=/Teams\//,
| ordermethod = title
| notnamespace = User
}}

District 2 Teams
{{#dpl:
| category = District 2 Teams
| format = |replaceintitle=/Teams\//,
| ordermethod = title
| notnamespace = User
}}

District 3 Teams
{{#dpl:
| category = District 3 Teams
| format = |replaceintitle=/Teams\//,
| ordermethod = title
| notnamespace = User
}}

District 4 Teams
{{#dpl:
| category = District 4 Teams
| format = |replaceintitle=/Teams\//,
| ordermethod = title
| notnamespace = User
}}

VSF 05.02: NET Team Leader

2026-03-24T00:57:52Z

GlennDevitt: /* Related Volunteer Positions */ added links for ITL page, which is to be developed

<gallery mode="nolines" gallery="" style="float:right; margin-right:10px;">
File:VSF 05 Incident Command.emblem.png|'''''VSF Icon'''''
File:Communications Lifeline.png|'''''FEMA [https://www.fema.gov/emergency-managers/practitioners/lifelines Community Lifeline] icon'''''
</gallery>
A [[Volunteer Support Functions Introduction and Directory|Volunteer Support Function (VSF)]] is a functional area under which volunteers carry out their responsibilities. Each VSF is broken into position assignments. '''VSF 05.02''' is the position assigned to NET Team Leaders (NET TL). TLs are [[Acronyms and Technical Terms Used in PBEM Community Resilience Programs/Blue Skies and Grey Skies|Blue Skies]] volunteer leaders, as distinguished from [[VSF 05.01: Incident Team Leader|Incident Team Leaders (ITLs)]]. However, a TL can, and often does, simultaneously accept responsibilities as their team's ITL. <div class="noautonum">__TOC__
</div>

 

=== Summary ===
NET volunteers are organized into teams and every team is required to have a Team Leader. A Team Leader is a coach, convener, and community organizer. Team Leaders interface directly with, and represent their community to, PBEM staff. They may also act as the team's "resident trainer", though that responsibility can be delegated to others on the team. In short, Team Leaders prepare and develop their Team Members towards conducting operations in their community immediately following a disaster.

The guidelines for Team Leader election or appointment appear in the NETwiki section titled [[Volunteer Leadership]]. NET Team Leader is also the only PBEM volunteer position with their own section of Portland City Code: [https://www.portland.gov/code/3/124/090 Chapter 3.124.090].
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 50%"
|+
! colspan="2" style="background-color:white;" |[[Acronyms_and_Technical_Terms_Used_in_PBEM_Community_Resilience_Programs/Blue_Skies_and_Grey_Skies|<big>Blue Skies/Grey Skies Summary</big>]]
|-
| style="width: 50%; text-align: center; background-color:deepskyblue;" |'''During Blue Skies, these volunteers...'''
| style="width: 50%; text-align: center; background-color:gray; color:white;" |'''During Grey Skies, these volunteers...'''
|-
| style="background-color:skyblue; padding:15px;" |...are responsible for the organization, ongoing training, communication with and operational safety of the NET members assigned to their teams.

| style="background-color:lightgray; padding:15px;" |..have no assigned role. However, may shift into the role of the Team's Incident Team Leader (ITL).
|}

=== Related Volunteer Positions ===
VSF 05.02: NET Volunteer

[[VSF 05.01: Incident Team Leader]]

=== Responsibilities ===
* Convening a team meeting at least once every three months (virtual or in person).
* Attend no fewer than two Team Leader meetings each calendar year, if regularly offered by PBEM.
* Serving as the team's liaison to PBEM and Portland Fire & Rescue, particularly to the NET's local fire station.
* Leading NET volunteer recruitment for his/her team, particularly to populations underserved by the NET program.
* Managing team dynamics and resolving conflict between team volunteers as needed.
* Providing PBEM staff with program feedback and recommendations.
* Leading their team through the creation and maintenance of a Team Operations Plan.
* Ensuring that their team is prepared for a disaster by reviewing deployment/field operations plans, and inspecting NET volunteer equipment to verify that minimum PPE requirements are met.
* Ensuring that NET volunteers are managing their online volunteer profiles (e.g. keeping contact information and personal information current) and logging service hours into PBEM's volunteer management system.
* Sending meeting attendance and minutes to PBEM staff, or delegating to another volunteer to do so.
* Informing PBEM staff and their team if leaving Portland for more than a week and appointing an Assistant Team Leader as the team contact during the absence.
* Participate in scheduled training, drills, and activation exercises to maintain operational competence.
* Represent PBEM professionally and follow safety and operational guidelines at all times.
* Log all volunteer hours.

{|class="wikitable" style="width: 50%"
|-
|style="background: #13135a; color: white" width="105px"|'''Position ID'''
|colspan=3 style="text-align: center; background: #13135a; color: white"|<big>'''VSF 05.02: NET Team Leader'''</big>
|+
|style="background: #13135a; color: white" width="25%" |'''Mission Area'''
|style="text-align: center; background: firebrick; color: white" width="25%"|'''<big>Preparedness</big>'''
|style="text-align: center; background: darkgray; color: gainsboro" width="25%"|'''<big>Response</big>'''
|style="text-align: center; background: darkgray; color: gainsboro" width="25%"|'''<big>Recovery</big>'''
|-
| style="background: #13135a; color: white" width="105px" |'''Lead Agency'''
| colspan=3 style="background: white; padding: 10px" |Portland Bureau of Emergency Management
|-
| style="background: #13135a; color: white" width="105px" |'''Active NET Required?'''
| colspan=3 style="padding: 10px" |No; this position is available to [[Affiliated Team Volunteers (ATVs)|ATVs]].
|-
| style="background: #13135a; color: white" width="105px" |'''Structure'''
| colspan=3 style="background: white; padding: 10px" |NET Team Leaders report to the PBEM staff person who is their District's representative. NET Team Leaders may have several direct reports, such as Assistant Team Leaders.
|-
| style="background: #13135a; color: white" width="105px" |'''Relevant Knowledge, Skills, Abilities'''
| colspan=3 style="padding: 10px" |
|-
| style="background: #13135a; color: white" width="105px" |'''Licenses and Certifications'''
| colspan=3 style="background: white; padding: 10px" |None required.
|-
| style="background: #13135a; color: white" width="105px" |'''Currency'''
| colspan=3 style="padding: 10px" |Required to complete a [[Background Checks|criminal background check]] at PBEM's expense every three years.
|-
| style="background: #13135a; color: white" width="105px" |'''Physical Requirements'''
| colspan=3 style="background: white; padding: 10px" |None.
|-
| style="background: #13135a; color: white" width="105px" |'''Task Book'''
| colspan=3 style="padding: 10px" |None at this time.
|-
| style="background: #13135a; color: white" width="105px" |'''PPE and Recommended Equipment'''
| colspan=3 style="background: white; padding: 10px" |'''PPE:''' As this is a Blue Skies position, no PPE is needed.
|-
| style="background: #13135a; color: white" width="105px" |'''Forms'''
| colspan=3 style="padding: 10px" |TBA
|-
| style="background: #13135a; color: white" width="105px" |'''Updated'''
| colspan=3 style="background: white; padding: 10px" |2026.03.23
|-
| style="background: #13135a; color: white" width="105px" |'''Released'''
| colspan=3 style="padding: 10px" |2013.11.19
|}

=== Training for VSF 05.02: NET Team Leader ===
'''Important note: ONLY the trainings listed as REQUIRED are required!''' Optional training and supplemental resources are presented as a path for a volunteer to increase their knowledge and confidence carrying out their volunteer responsibilities. However, no volunteer's Active status depends on completing training marked as "Optional" or "Supplemental". For more information, please visit the article on [[PBEM Volunteer Position Descriptions#Training Section|Position Descriptions: Training Section]].

Since Team Leaders are elected, any training marked as "Required" should be completed within six months of election; a new Team Leader is not required to possess required certifications before election.
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 75%"
|+
! style="background: #13135a; color: white" |<big>Training or Resource</big>
! style="background: #13135a; color: white" |<big>Type</big>
! style="background: #13135a; color: white" |<big>Delivery</big>
! style="background: #13135a; color: white" |<big>Duration</big>
! style="background: #13135a; color: white" |<big>Learning Objective</big>
|-
|[[Chapter 1: Introduction to Being a NET Team Leader|NET Team Leader Training]]
| style="background: #d35d30; color: white" |'''Required'''
|Online
|
|Instructs volunteers on the basics of what they need to know as a new NET Team Leader.
|-
|Basic BEECN training
| style="background: #d35d30; color: white" |'''Required'''
|Online
|1.5 hours
|
|-
|[https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-240.c&lang=en IS-240.C: Leadership and Influence]
| style="background: #d35d30; color: white" |'''Required'''
|Online
|3.0 hours
|
|-
|[https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-241.c&lang=en IS-241.C: Decision Making and Problem Solving]
| style="background: #d35d30; color: white" |'''Required'''
|Online
|2.0 hours
|
|-
|[https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=is-244.b&lang=en IS-244.B: Developing and Managing Volunteers]
| style="background: #d35d30; color: white" |'''Required'''
|Online
|4.0 hours
|
|-
|[https://www.google.com/search?q=IS-242&rlz=1C1GCEU_enUS1074US1076&oq=IS-242&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTINCAEQABiRAhiABBiKBTINCAIQABiRAhiABBiKBTIGCAMQABgeMgYIBBAAGB4yBggFEAAYHjIICAYQABgIGB4yCAgHEAAYCBgeMg0ICBAAGIYDGIAEGIoFMg0ICRAAGIYDGIAEGIoF0gEIMjY5MGowajSoAgCwAgA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 IS-242.C: Effective Communication]
| style="background: #e9ae97" |Optional
|Online
|8.0 hours
|
|-
|PBEM Speakers' Bureau Training
| style="background: #e9ae97" |Optional
|
|
|
|}

=== VSF 05.02: NET Team Leader Knowledge Base ===
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width: 75%"
|+
!<big>File/Resource</big>
!<big>Description</big>
!Author
!Publish Date
|-
|NET Guidelines on NETwiki
|TBA
|PBEM
|2013.11.19
|-
|[https://youtu.be/m_MaJDK3VNE This inspirational video]
|
|
|
|}

VSF 05.02: NET Team Leader

2026-03-24T00:56:12Z

GlennDevitt: /* Related Volunteer Positions */ corrected ITL VSF to 05.01

<gallery mode="nolines" gallery="" style="float:right; margin-right:10px;">
File:VSF 05 Incident Command.emblem.png|'''''VSF Icon'''''
File:Communications Lifeline.png|'''''FEMA [https://www.fema.gov/emergency-managers/practitioners/lifelines Community Lifeline] icon'''''
</gallery>
A [[Volunteer Support Functions Introduction and Directory|Volunteer Support Function (VSF)]] is a functional area under which volunteers carry out their responsibilities. Each VSF is broken into position assignments. '''VSF 05.02''' is the position assigned to NET Team Leaders (NET TL). TLs are [[Acronyms and Technical Terms Used in PBEM Community Resilience Programs/Blue Skies and Grey Skies|Blue Skies]] volunteer leaders, as distinguished from Incident Team Leaders (ITLs). However, a TL can, and often does, simultaneously accept responsibilities as their team's ITL. <div class="noautonum">__TOC__
</div>

 

=== Summary ===
NET volunteers are organized into teams and every team is required to have a Team Leader. A Team Leader is a coach, convener, and community organizer. Team Leaders interface directly with, and represent their community to, PBEM staff. They may also act as the team's "resident trainer", though that responsibility can be delegated to others on the team. In short, Team Leaders prepare and develop their Team Members towards conducting operations in their community immediately following a disaster.

The guidelines for Team Leader election or appointment appear in the NETwiki section titled [[Volunteer Leadership]]. NET Team Leader is also the only PBEM volunteer position with their own section of Portland City Code: [https://www.portland.gov/code/3/124/090 Chapter 3.124.090].
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 50%"
|+
! colspan="2" style="background-color:white;" |[[Acronyms_and_Technical_Terms_Used_in_PBEM_Community_Resilience_Programs/Blue_Skies_and_Grey_Skies|<big>Blue Skies/Grey Skies Summary</big>]]
|-
| style="width: 50%; text-align: center; background-color:deepskyblue;" |'''During Blue Skies, these volunteers...'''
| style="width: 50%; text-align: center; background-color:gray; color:white;" |'''During Grey Skies, these volunteers...'''
|-
| style="background-color:skyblue; padding:15px;" |...are responsible for the organization, ongoing training, communication with and operational safety of the NET members assigned to their teams.

| style="background-color:lightgray; padding:15px;" |..have no assigned role. However, may shift into the role of the Team's Incident Team Leader (ITL).
|}

=== Related Volunteer Positions ===
VSF 05.02: NET Volunteer

VSF 05.01: Incident Team Leader

=== Responsibilities ===
* Convening a team meeting at least once every three months (virtual or in person).
* Attend no fewer than two Team Leader meetings each calendar year, if regularly offered by PBEM.
* Serving as the team's liaison to PBEM and Portland Fire & Rescue, particularly to the NET's local fire station.
* Leading NET volunteer recruitment for his/her team, particularly to populations underserved by the NET program.
* Managing team dynamics and resolving conflict between team volunteers as needed.
* Providing PBEM staff with program feedback and recommendations.
* Leading their team through the creation and maintenance of a Team Operations Plan.
* Ensuring that their team is prepared for a disaster by reviewing deployment/field operations plans, and inspecting NET volunteer equipment to verify that minimum PPE requirements are met.
* Ensuring that NET volunteers are managing their online volunteer profiles (e.g. keeping contact information and personal information current) and logging service hours into PBEM's volunteer management system.
* Sending meeting attendance and minutes to PBEM staff, or delegating to another volunteer to do so.
* Informing PBEM staff and their team if leaving Portland for more than a week and appointing an Assistant Team Leader as the team contact during the absence.
* Participate in scheduled training, drills, and activation exercises to maintain operational competence.
* Represent PBEM professionally and follow safety and operational guidelines at all times.
* Log all volunteer hours.

{|class="wikitable" style="width: 50%"
|-
|style="background: #13135a; color: white" width="105px"|'''Position ID'''
|colspan=3 style="text-align: center; background: #13135a; color: white"|<big>'''VSF 05.02: NET Team Leader'''</big>
|+
|style="background: #13135a; color: white" width="25%" |'''Mission Area'''
|style="text-align: center; background: firebrick; color: white" width="25%"|'''<big>Preparedness</big>'''
|style="text-align: center; background: darkgray; color: gainsboro" width="25%"|'''<big>Response</big>'''
|style="text-align: center; background: darkgray; color: gainsboro" width="25%"|'''<big>Recovery</big>'''
|-
| style="background: #13135a; color: white" width="105px" |'''Lead Agency'''
| colspan=3 style="background: white; padding: 10px" |Portland Bureau of Emergency Management
|-
| style="background: #13135a; color: white" width="105px" |'''Active NET Required?'''
| colspan=3 style="padding: 10px" |No; this position is available to [[Affiliated Team Volunteers (ATVs)|ATVs]].
|-
| style="background: #13135a; color: white" width="105px" |'''Structure'''
| colspan=3 style="background: white; padding: 10px" |NET Team Leaders report to the PBEM staff person who is their District's representative. NET Team Leaders may have several direct reports, such as Assistant Team Leaders.
|-
| style="background: #13135a; color: white" width="105px" |'''Relevant Knowledge, Skills, Abilities'''
| colspan=3 style="padding: 10px" |
|-
| style="background: #13135a; color: white" width="105px" |'''Licenses and Certifications'''
| colspan=3 style="background: white; padding: 10px" |None required.
|-
| style="background: #13135a; color: white" width="105px" |'''Currency'''
| colspan=3 style="padding: 10px" |Required to complete a [[Background Checks|criminal background check]] at PBEM's expense every three years.
|-
| style="background: #13135a; color: white" width="105px" |'''Physical Requirements'''
| colspan=3 style="background: white; padding: 10px" |None.
|-
| style="background: #13135a; color: white" width="105px" |'''Task Book'''
| colspan=3 style="padding: 10px" |None at this time.
|-
| style="background: #13135a; color: white" width="105px" |'''PPE and Recommended Equipment'''
| colspan=3 style="background: white; padding: 10px" |'''PPE:''' As this is a Blue Skies position, no PPE is needed.
|-
| style="background: #13135a; color: white" width="105px" |'''Forms'''
| colspan=3 style="padding: 10px" |TBA
|-
| style="background: #13135a; color: white" width="105px" |'''Updated'''
| colspan=3 style="background: white; padding: 10px" |2026.03.23
|-
| style="background: #13135a; color: white" width="105px" |'''Released'''
| colspan=3 style="padding: 10px" |2013.11.19
|}

=== Training for VSF 05.02: NET Team Leader ===
'''Important note: ONLY the trainings listed as REQUIRED are required!''' Optional training and supplemental resources are presented as a path for a volunteer to increase their knowledge and confidence carrying out their volunteer responsibilities. However, no volunteer's Active status depends on completing training marked as "Optional" or "Supplemental". For more information, please visit the article on [[PBEM Volunteer Position Descriptions#Training Section|Position Descriptions: Training Section]].

Since Team Leaders are elected, any training marked as "Required" should be completed within six months of election; a new Team Leader is not required to possess required certifications before election.
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 75%"
|+
! style="background: #13135a; color: white" |<big>Training or Resource</big>
! style="background: #13135a; color: white" |<big>Type</big>
! style="background: #13135a; color: white" |<big>Delivery</big>
! style="background: #13135a; color: white" |<big>Duration</big>
! style="background: #13135a; color: white" |<big>Learning Objective</big>
|-
|[[Chapter 1: Introduction to Being a NET Team Leader|NET Team Leader Training]]
| style="background: #d35d30; color: white" |'''Required'''
|Online
|
|Instructs volunteers on the basics of what they need to know as a new NET Team Leader.
|-
|Basic BEECN training
| style="background: #d35d30; color: white" |'''Required'''
|Online
|1.5 hours
|
|-
|[https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-240.c&lang=en IS-240.C: Leadership and Influence]
| style="background: #d35d30; color: white" |'''Required'''
|Online
|3.0 hours
|
|-
|[https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-241.c&lang=en IS-241.C: Decision Making and Problem Solving]
| style="background: #d35d30; color: white" |'''Required'''
|Online
|2.0 hours
|
|-
|[https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=is-244.b&lang=en IS-244.B: Developing and Managing Volunteers]
| style="background: #d35d30; color: white" |'''Required'''
|Online
|4.0 hours
|
|-
|[https://www.google.com/search?q=IS-242&rlz=1C1GCEU_enUS1074US1076&oq=IS-242&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTINCAEQABiRAhiABBiKBTINCAIQABiRAhiABBiKBTIGCAMQABgeMgYIBBAAGB4yBggFEAAYHjIICAYQABgIGB4yCAgHEAAYCBgeMg0ICBAAGIYDGIAEGIoFMg0ICRAAGIYDGIAEGIoF0gEIMjY5MGowajSoAgCwAgA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 IS-242.C: Effective Communication]
| style="background: #e9ae97" |Optional
|Online
|8.0 hours
|
|-
|PBEM Speakers' Bureau Training
| style="background: #e9ae97" |Optional
|
|
|
|}

=== VSF 05.02: NET Team Leader Knowledge Base ===
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width: 75%"
|+
!<big>File/Resource</big>
!<big>Description</big>
!Author
!Publish Date
|-
|NET Guidelines on NETwiki
|TBA
|PBEM
|2013.11.19
|-
|[https://youtu.be/m_MaJDK3VNE This inspirational video]
|
|
|
|}

Volunteer Support Functions Directory

2026-03-24T00:54:31Z

GlennDevitt: /* VSF 05: Planning/Command */

For policy explanation and context, see [[Volunteer Support Functions]].

== VSF 01: Transportation ==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width: 65%"
|+<big>VSF 01: Transportation</big>
!width="300px"|Position Title
!width="200px"|ID
!width="400px"|Summary
!Lead
!Resource Level
!NET/CERT req?
|-
|'''Transportation Chief'''
|[[VSF 01.01: Transportation Chief]]
|Responsible for assessing transport needs/resources and giving assignments to transport unit.
|City
|NET
|No
|-
|'''Transport Unit - Bicycle w/ trailer'''
|[[VSF 01.02: Bike Transport]]
|Suited for transporting food/water and other light supplies inside the [[Community Resilience Districts|CRD]].
|City
|[[Community Resilience Districts|CRD]]
|No
|-
|'''Transport Unit - Motorcycle/Dirtbike'''
|[[VSF 01.03: Motorbike Transport]]
|Suited for transporting critical supplies/resources in rough terrain between CRDs.
|City
|Regional
|No
|-
|'''Transport Unit - Heavy'''
|[[VSF 01.04: Heavy Transport]]
|Suited for transporting critical supplies and specialized responders across rough terrain around the region.
|City
|Regional
|No
|- style="background:#FCD299"
|'''Perimeter Control Responder'''
|VSF 01.991: Perimeter Control
|
|City
|Special
|Yes
|}

== VSF 02: Communications ==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width: 65%"
|+<big>VSF 02: Communications</big>
!width="300px"|Position Title
!width="200px"|ID
!width="400px"|Summary
!Lead
!Resource Level
!NET/CERT req?
|-
|'''Assigned Agency ARO'''
|VSF 02.01: MultCo ARES
|ARO responsible for managing amateur radio comms at an institution (such as a hospital).
|County
|Regional
|No
|-
|'''Fire Station ARO'''
|[[VSF 02.02: Fire Station ARO]]
|Manages comms traffic from the fire station at the [[Community Resilience Districts|CRD]] level; in direct contact with the ECC.
|City
|[[Community Resilience Districts|CRD]]
|No
|-
|'''Team ARO'''
|VSF 02.03: Team ARO
|Sticks close to the [[VSF 05.01: Incident Team Leader|ITL]] and communicates with other teams and ECC via subnet controller. May also communicate with the [[Community Resilience Districts|CRD]] Fire Station ARO.
|City
|NET
|No but [[Becoming an Official NET Amateur Radio Operator|NET ARO certification required]]
|-
|'''Tactical Comms Specialist (FRS/GMRS)'''
|VSF 02.04: Tactical Comms
|Responsible for prepping and facilitating tactical radio comms inside the NET.
|City
|NET
|No
|-
|'''Runners'''
|VSF 02.05: Messenger
|Suited for transporting messages and making welfare checks in the NET and [[Community Resilience Districts|CRD]]; runners may be assigned to other volunteers.
|City
|[[Community Resilience Districts|CRD]]
|No
|-
|'''Mesh Network Specialist'''
|VSF 02:06 Mesh Network Specialist
|
|City
|[[Community Resilience Districts|CRD]]
|No
|}

== VSF 03: Infrastructure/Sanitation ==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width: 65%"
|+<big>VSF 03: Infrastructure/Sanitation</big>
!width="300px"|Position Title
!width="200px"|ID
!width="400px"|Summary
!Lead
!Resource Level
!NET/CERT req?
|-
|'''Thoroughfare Debris Clearance Unit'''
|[[VSF 03.01: Debris Clearance]]
|Debris clearance from public right of ways '''''only''''' for the purpose of opening emergency routes to neighborhoods.
|City
|NET
|No
|-
|'''Neighborhood Sanitation Unit'''
|VSF 03.02: Sanitation
|
|City
|NET
|No
|-
|'''Levee Inspection Team Member'''
|[[VSF 03.03.01: Levee Inspection Team Member]]
|Conducts visual inspections of local levees.
|[https://urbanfloodsafetyor.gov/about-us/ UFSWQD]
|Special
|Yes
|-
|'''Debris Removal Task Force Member'''
|[[VSF 03.03.02: Debris Removal Task Force Member]]
|Removes vegetative or man-made debris from key drainage and levee areas.
|[https://urbanfloodsafetyor.gov/about-us/ UFSWQD]
|Special
|Yes
|- style="background:#FCD299"
|'''Flood Fight'''
|VSF 03.991: Flood Response
|
|City
|Special
|Yes
|- style="background:#FCD299"
|'''Storm Drain Clearance Squad'''
|[[VSF 03.992: Storm Drain Clearance]]
|Keeps storm inlets clear so that they can drain and prevent urban pooling.
|City
|Special
|No
|}

== VSF 04: Utilities/Fire Suppression ==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width: 65%"
|+<big>VSF 04: Utilities Fire Suppression</big>
! width="300px" |Position Title
! width="200px" |ID
! width="400px" |Summary
!Lead
!Resource Level
!NET/CERT req?
|-
|'''Utility/Fire Suppression Specialist'''
|VSF 04.01: Utility/Fire Specialist
|Trained and equipped to resolve small fires and needed utility shutoffs in the immediate neighborhood.
|City
|NET
|Yes
|- style="background:#FCD299"
|'''Line Down Responder'''
|VSF 04.991: Line Down Responder
|
|City
|Special
|Yes
|}

== VSF 05: Planning/Command ==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width: 65%"
|+<big>VSF 05: Planning/Command</big>
! width="300px" | Position Title
! width="200px" |ID
! width="400px" |Summary
!Lead
!Resource Level
!NET/CERT req?
|-
|'''Incident Team Leader (ITL)'''
|[[VSF 05.01: Incident Team Leader]]
|Incident Team Leader during deployment
|City
| NET
|Yes
|-
|'''NET Team Leader (TL)'''
|[[VSF 05.02: NET Team Leader]]
|Blue-skies Team Leader
|City
|NET
|No
|-
|'''Recon Scouts'''
|VSF 05.03: Recon Scout
|Bike or foot to survey NET service area and/or critical CRD locations post disaster, for reporting status back to IC.
|City
|NET
|No
|-
|'''Weatherspotter'''
|VSF 05.04: Weatherspotter
|Trained to assess response and sheltering weather conditions and advise the IC accordingly.
| City
|[[Community Resilience Districts|CRD]]
|No
|-
|'''CRD Committee Chair'''
| VSF 05.05: CRD Chair
|
|City
|[[Community Resilience Districts|CRD]]
| No
|-
|'''CRD Committee Whip'''
|VSF 05.06: CRD Whip
|
| City
|[[Community Resilience Districts|CRD]]
|No
|-
|'''CRD Committee Secretary'''
|VSF 05.07: CRD Secretary
|
|City
|[[Community Resilience Districts|CRD]]
| No
|-
|'''CRD Operations Manager'''
|VSF 05.08: CRD Operations Manager
|
|City
|[[Community Resilience Districts|CRD]]
|Yes
|-
|'''Speakers' Bureau'''
|VSF 05.09.01: Disaster Prep Presenter
|
|City
|Regional
|No
|-
|'''CRD Outreach Volunteer'''
|VSF 05.09.02: Outreach Volunteer
|
|City
|[[Community Resilience Districts|CRD]]
|No
|-
|'''CRD Outreach Manager'''
|VSF 05.09: CRD Outreach Manager
|
|City
|[[Community Resilience Districts|CRD]]
|No
|-
|'''CRD Training Officer'''
|VSF 05.10: CRD Training Officer
|
|City
|[[Community Resilience Districts|CRD]]
|Yes
|-
|'''CRD PF&R Liaison (PF&R staff)'''
|VSF 05.11: PF&R Liaison
|
|City
|[[Community Resilience Districts|CRD]]
|No
|-
|'''CRD Resources Officer'''
|VSF 05.12: CRD Resources Officer
|
|City
|[[Community Resilience Districts|CRD]]
|No
|-
|'''CRD Resources Volunteer (equip)'''
|VSF 05.12.01: Equipment Volunteer
|
|City
|[[Community Resilience Districts|CRD]]
|No
|-
|'''CRD Resources Volunteer (fundraising)'''
|VSF 05.12.02: Fundraising Volunteer
|
|City
|[[Community Resilience Districts|CRD]]
|No
|-
|'''VSF Guild Leaders'''
|VSF 05.13: VSF Guild Leader
|
|Variable
|Regional
|No
|-
|'''ECC/EOC Responder'''
|VSF 05.14: ECC Responder
|
|City/County
|Regional
|Yes
|}

== VSF 06: Mass Care/Shelter ==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width: 65%"
|+<big>VSF 06: Mass Care/Shelter</big>
! width="300px" | Position Title
! width="200px" |ID
! width="400px" |Summary
!Lead
!Resource Level
!NET/CERT req?
|-
|'''Translation/Interpretation'''
|VSF 06.01: Emergency Translation
|Can translate or interpret in a language other than English.
|County
| Regional
|No
|-
| '''Acute Shelter Specialist'''
|VSF 06.02: Acute Sheltering Specialist
|Can help other neighborhood residents find local shelter, or build camps.
|City
|NET
| No
|-
|'''Childcare'''
|VSF 06.03: Childcare
|Trained/qualified to work with kids after the response, and childcare during recovery phase.
|County
|NET
|No
|-
|'''Disabilities/Special Needs Response'''
|VSF 06.04: Special Needs Response
|Responsible for assessing disability response risk in NET service area, preparing persons with disabilities, and leading SaR efforts for persons with disabilities.
| City
|NET
|Yes
|-
|'''Mass Shelter Response'''
| VSF 06.05: Mass Shelter Response
|Prepared to help at mass shelter locations.
|County
|Regional
| No
|-
|'''Morale Unit'''
|[[VSF 06.06: Morale Unit]]
|Entertainers, creatives, storytellers, musicians for the recovery phase.
| City
|Regional
|No
|- style="background:#FCD299"
|'''Seasonal Shelter Response I'''
|VSF 06.991: Seasonal Shelter I
|
|County
|Special
| No
|- style="background:#FCD299"
|'''Seasonal Shelter Response II'''
|VSF 06.992: Seasonal Shelter II
|
|County
|Special
|No
|}
== VSF 07: Logistics ==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width: 65%"
|+<big>VSF 07: Logistics</big>
!width="300px"|Position Title
!width="200px"|ID
!width="400px"|Summary
!Lead
!Resource Level
!NET/CERT req?
|-
|'''Staging Area Manager'''
|VSF 07.01: Staging Area Manager
|Sets up staging area for NET (tents, chairs, tables, generators, etc).
|City
|NET
|No
|-
|'''Documentation Unit'''
|[[VSF 07.02: Documentation Unit]]
|
|City
|NET
|No
|-
|'''Equipment Unit'''
|[[VSF 07.03: Equipment Unit]]
|
|City
|NET
|No
|-
|'''Logistics Chief'''
|[[VSF 07.04: Logistics Chief]]
|
|City
|NET
|No
|}

== VSF 08: Medical ==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width: 65%"
|+<big>VSF 08: Medical</big>
!width="300px"|Position Title
!width="200px"|ID
!width="400px"|Summary
!Lead
!Resource Level
!NET/CERT req?
|-
|'''Mental Health First Aid I (de-escalation)'''
|VSF 08.01.01: MHFA I
|Trained in skills such as emotional first aid.
|City
|[[Community Resilience Districts|CRD]]
|No
|-
|'''Mental Health First Aid II'''
|VSF 08.01.02: MHFA II
|Certified in [https://mentalhealthfirstaid.org/ Mental Health First Aid]
|City
|[[Community Resilience Districts|CRD]]
|No
|-
|'''Mental Health First Aid III'''
|VSF 08.01.03: MHFA III
|Licensed in mental health service
|County
|Regional
|No
|-
|'''Medical I'''
|VSF 08.02.01: Medical I
|Can treat minor (green) patients.
|City
|NET
|No
|-
|'''Medical II'''
|VSF 08.02.02: Medical II
|Can treat delayed (yellow) patients.
|City
|[[Community Resilience Districts|CRD]]
|No
|-
|'''Medical III'''
|VSF 08.02.03: Medical III
|Can treat immediate (red) patients).
|County
|Regional
|No
|-
|'''Morgue Unit'''
|[[VSF 08.03: Morgue Unit]]
|Trained and equipped to respond to/track human remains in disaster areas.
|City/County
|[[Community Resilience Districts|CRD]]
|No
|-
|'''Medical Treatment Area Manager'''
|[[VSF 08.04: Treatment Area Manager]]
|Responsible for monitoring patient traffic and conditions at a treatment area (is not necessarily medically trained).
|City
|NET
|Yes
|}

== VSF 09: Search and Rescue ==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width: 65%"
|+<big>VSF 09: Search and Rescue</big>
!width="300px"|Position Title
!width="200px"|ID
!width="400px"|Summary
!Lead
!Resource Level
!NET/CERT req?
|-
|'''Search and Rescue Specialist'''
|VSF 09.01: S&R
|Trained/equipped to assess the safety of a building for SaR and conduct SaR ops.
|City
|NET
|Yes
|-
|'''Drone Unit'''
|VSF 09.02: Drone Unit
|Owns and can operate a drone for SaR efforts, and is a licensed pilot under FAA Part 107.
|City
|Regional
|No
|}

== VSF 10: Safety Officer ==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width: 65%"
|+<big>VSF 10: Safety Officer</big>
!width="300px"|Position Title
!width="200px"|ID
!width="400px"|Summary
!Lead
!Resource Level
!NET/CERT req?
|-
|'''Safety Officer'''
|VSF 10.01: Safety Officer
|Trained to oversee safety policy, and observe conditions in real time to ensure NETs' safety during operations
|City
|NET
|Yes
|}

== VSF 11: Food ==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width: 65%"
|+<big>VSF 11: Food</big>
!width="300px"|Position Title
!width="200px"|ID
!width="400px"|Summary
!Lead
!Resource Level
!NET/CERT req?
|-
|'''Cook'''
|VSF 11.01: Cook
|Trained and equipped to cook to feed many people.
|City/County
|NET
|No
|-
|'''Dining Setup/Take down'''
|VSF 11.02: Dining
|Trained and equipped to set up and take down large scale dining areas.
|City/County
|NET
|No
|-
|'''Food Distribution'''
|VSF 11.03: Food Distribution
|Responsible for ensuring that food is distributed to responders in the field.
|City/County
|NET
|No
|-
|'''Food Unit Lead'''
|VSF 11.04: Food Unit Lead
|Coordinates the efforts of all volunteers in the neighborhood who is part of the VSF.
|City/County
|NET
|No
|-
|'''Pantry/Storage'''
|VSF 11.05: Pantry
|Obtains and stores the food needed for response/recovery periods.
|City/County
|NET
|No
|}
== VSF 12: Light and Power ==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width: 65%"
|+<big>VSF 12: Light and Power</big>
!width="300px"|Position Title
!width="200px"|ID
!width="400px"|Summary
!Lead
!Resource Level
!NET/CERT req?
|-
|'''Generator Ops'''
|VSF 12.01: Generator Ops
|Owns and can safely operate a generator for the NET Staging Area and/or other locations.
|City
|NET
|No
|-
|'''Lighting Unit'''
|VSF 12.02: Lighting
|Responsible for working to illuminate neighborhood work areas and rescue locations as needed.
|City
|Regional
|No
|}
== VSF 14: Public Information ==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width: 65%"
|+<big>VSF 14: Public Information</big>
!width="300px"|Position Title
!width="200px"|ID
!width="400px"|Summary
!Lead
!Resource Level
!NET/CERT req?
|-
|'''BEECN Volunteer'''
|[[VSF 14.01.01: BEECN Volunteer]]
|At BEECN responsible for public messaging of the situation.
|City
|[[Community Resilience Districts|CRD]]
|No
|-
|'''BEECN Coordinator'''
|[[VSF 14.01.02: BEECN Coordinator]]
|Responsible for organizing and coordinating the activities of a BEECN volunteer cohort (cache or fire station level).
|City
|[[Community Resilience Districts|CRD]]
|No
|-
|'''BEECN District Coordinator'''
|[[VSF 14.01.03: BEECN District Coordinator]]
|Responsible for coordinating the activities and supplying of all BEECNs in a district.
|City
|District
|No
|-
|'''BEECN Fire Station UHF Volunteer'''
|[[VSF 14.01.04: Fire Station UHF Volunteer]]
|Operates the UHF handheld radio at a fire station and relays messages to VSF 02.02: Fire Station HAM volunteer to roll up to the EOC.
|City
|[[Community Resilience Districts|CRD]]
|No
|-
|'''Community Foot Patrol'''
|VSF 14.02: Foot Patrol
|Holding this space for OCCL.
|City
|NET
|No
|-
|'''CRD Outreach/Home Prep Specialists'''
|VSF 14.03: CRD Public Outreach
|[[Speakers Bureau]]; gives preparedness presentations to requestors in the CRD
|City
|[[Community Resilience Districts|CRD]]
|No
|}
== VSF 15: Volunteer/Donations Management ==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width: 65%"
|+<big>VSF 15: Volunteer/Donations Management</big>
!width="300px"|Position Title
!width="200px"|ID
!width="400px"|Summary
!Lead
!Resource Level
!NET/CERT req?
|-
|'''Donations Management'''
|VSF 15.01: Donations Management
|Processing donations.
|City
|[[Community Resilience Districts|CRD]]
|No
|-
|'''Community Mediation'''
|VSF 15.02: Community Mediation
|Responsible for helping to resolve neighbor disputes in the recovery phase.
|County
|[[Community Resilience Districts|CRD]]
|No
|-
|'''SUV Lead'''
|[[VSF 15.03.01: SUV Lead]]
|Oversees SUV intake and assignment.
|City
|NET
|No
|-
|'''SUV Intake/Manager'''
|[[VSF 15.03.02: SUV Intake]]
|Responsible for intaking spontaneous volunteers at the Staging Area.
|City
|NET
|Yes
|}
== VSF 17: Animal Response ==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width: 65%"
|+<big>VSF 17: Animal Response</big>
!width="300px"|Position Title
!width="200px"|ID
!width="400px"|Summary
!Lead
!Resource Level
!NET/CERT req?
|-
|'''Animal Response (pets)'''
|VSF 17.01: Pet Response
|Responsible for addressing lost pets in the aftermath of a disaster.
|City
|NET
|No
|-
|'''Animal Response (rural)'''
|VSF 17.02: Rural Animal Response
|Working with farm animal owners to prep animals for care post-disaster…also for wildland fires.
|County
|NET
|No
|}
== VSF 18: Business Resilience ==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width: 65%"
|+<big>VSF 18: Business Resilience</big>
!width="300px"|Position Title
!width="200px"|ID
!width="400px"|Summary
!Lead
!Resource Level
!NET/CERT req?
|-
|'''Local Business Lead Organizer'''
|VSF 18.01: Business Lead
|Oversees the Business Specialists, assesses risk and COOP needs generally.
|City
|[[Community Resilience Districts|CRD]]
|No
|-
|'''Local Business Specialist'''
|VSF 18.02: Business Outreach
|Works with CRD-level businesses on COOP.
|City
|[[Community Resilience Districts|CRD]]
|No
|}

VSF 05.01: NET Team Leader

2026-03-24T00:53:37Z

GlennDevitt: GlennDevitt moved page VSF 05.01: NET Team Leader to VSF 05.02: NET Team Leader: Changed from 05.01 to 05.02 to differentiate from ITL

#REDIRECT [[VSF 05.02: NET Team Leader]]

VSF 05.02: NET Team Leader

2026-03-24T00:53:37Z

GlennDevitt: GlennDevitt moved page VSF 05.01: NET Team Leader to VSF 05.02: NET Team Leader: Changed from 05.01 to 05.02 to differentiate from ITL

<gallery mode="nolines" gallery="" style="float:right; margin-right:10px;">
File:VSF 05 Incident Command.emblem.png|'''''VSF Icon'''''
File:Communications Lifeline.png|'''''FEMA [https://www.fema.gov/emergency-managers/practitioners/lifelines Community Lifeline] icon'''''
</gallery>
A [[Volunteer Support Functions Introduction and Directory|Volunteer Support Function (VSF)]] is a functional area under which volunteers carry out their responsibilities. Each VSF is broken into position assignments. '''VSF 05.02''' is the position assigned to NET Team Leaders (NET TL). TLs are [[Acronyms and Technical Terms Used in PBEM Community Resilience Programs/Blue Skies and Grey Skies|Blue Skies]] volunteer leaders, as distinguished from Incident Team Leaders (ITLs). However, a TL can, and often does, simultaneously accept responsibilities as their team's ITL. <div class="noautonum">__TOC__
</div>

 

=== Summary ===
NET volunteers are organized into teams and every team is required to have a Team Leader. A Team Leader is a coach, convener, and community organizer. Team Leaders interface directly with, and represent their community to, PBEM staff. They may also act as the team's "resident trainer", though that responsibility can be delegated to others on the team. In short, Team Leaders prepare and develop their Team Members towards conducting operations in their community immediately following a disaster.

The guidelines for Team Leader election or appointment appear in the NETwiki section titled [[Volunteer Leadership]]. NET Team Leader is also the only PBEM volunteer position with their own section of Portland City Code: [https://www.portland.gov/code/3/124/090 Chapter 3.124.090].
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 50%"
|+
! colspan="2" style="background-color:white;" |[[Acronyms_and_Technical_Terms_Used_in_PBEM_Community_Resilience_Programs/Blue_Skies_and_Grey_Skies|<big>Blue Skies/Grey Skies Summary</big>]]
|-
| style="width: 50%; text-align: center; background-color:deepskyblue;" |'''During Blue Skies, these volunteers...'''
| style="width: 50%; text-align: center; background-color:gray; color:white;" |'''During Grey Skies, these volunteers...'''
|-
| style="background-color:skyblue; padding:15px;" |...are responsible for the organization, ongoing training, communication with and operational safety of the NET members assigned to their teams.

| style="background-color:lightgray; padding:15px;" |..have no assigned role. However, may shift into the role of the Team's Incident Team Leader (ITL).
|}

=== Related Volunteer Positions ===
VSF 05.02: NET Volunteer

VSF 05.03: Incident Team Leader

=== Responsibilities ===
* Convening a team meeting at least once every three months (virtual or in person).
* Attend no fewer than two Team Leader meetings each calendar year, if regularly offered by PBEM.
* Serving as the team's liaison to PBEM and Portland Fire & Rescue, particularly to the NET's local fire station.
* Leading NET volunteer recruitment for his/her team, particularly to populations underserved by the NET program.
* Managing team dynamics and resolving conflict between team volunteers as needed.
* Providing PBEM staff with program feedback and recommendations.
* Leading their team through the creation and maintenance of a Team Operations Plan.
* Ensuring that their team is prepared for a disaster by reviewing deployment/field operations plans, and inspecting NET volunteer equipment to verify that minimum PPE requirements are met.
* Ensuring that NET volunteers are managing their online volunteer profiles (e.g. keeping contact information and personal information current) and logging service hours into PBEM's volunteer management system.
* Sending meeting attendance and minutes to PBEM staff, or delegating to another volunteer to do so.
* Informing PBEM staff and their team if leaving Portland for more than a week and appointing an Assistant Team Leader as the team contact during the absence.
* Participate in scheduled training, drills, and activation exercises to maintain operational competence.
* Represent PBEM professionally and follow safety and operational guidelines at all times.
* Log all volunteer hours.

{|class="wikitable" style="width: 50%"
|-
|style="background: #13135a; color: white" width="105px"|'''Position ID'''
|colspan=3 style="text-align: center; background: #13135a; color: white"|<big>'''VSF 05.02: NET Team Leader'''</big>
|+
|style="background: #13135a; color: white" width="25%" |'''Mission Area'''
|style="text-align: center; background: firebrick; color: white" width="25%"|'''<big>Preparedness</big>'''
|style="text-align: center; background: darkgray; color: gainsboro" width="25%"|'''<big>Response</big>'''
|style="text-align: center; background: darkgray; color: gainsboro" width="25%"|'''<big>Recovery</big>'''
|-
| style="background: #13135a; color: white" width="105px" |'''Lead Agency'''
| colspan=3 style="background: white; padding: 10px" |Portland Bureau of Emergency Management
|-
| style="background: #13135a; color: white" width="105px" |'''Active NET Required?'''
| colspan=3 style="padding: 10px" |No; this position is available to [[Affiliated Team Volunteers (ATVs)|ATVs]].
|-
| style="background: #13135a; color: white" width="105px" |'''Structure'''
| colspan=3 style="background: white; padding: 10px" |NET Team Leaders report to the PBEM staff person who is their District's representative. NET Team Leaders may have several direct reports, such as Assistant Team Leaders.
|-
| style="background: #13135a; color: white" width="105px" |'''Relevant Knowledge, Skills, Abilities'''
| colspan=3 style="padding: 10px" |
|-
| style="background: #13135a; color: white" width="105px" |'''Licenses and Certifications'''
| colspan=3 style="background: white; padding: 10px" |None required.
|-
| style="background: #13135a; color: white" width="105px" |'''Currency'''
| colspan=3 style="padding: 10px" |Required to complete a [[Background Checks|criminal background check]] at PBEM's expense every three years.
|-
| style="background: #13135a; color: white" width="105px" |'''Physical Requirements'''
| colspan=3 style="background: white; padding: 10px" |None.
|-
| style="background: #13135a; color: white" width="105px" |'''Task Book'''
| colspan=3 style="padding: 10px" |None at this time.
|-
| style="background: #13135a; color: white" width="105px" |'''PPE and Recommended Equipment'''
| colspan=3 style="background: white; padding: 10px" |'''PPE:''' As this is a Blue Skies position, no PPE is needed.
|-
| style="background: #13135a; color: white" width="105px" |'''Forms'''
| colspan=3 style="padding: 10px" |TBA
|-
| style="background: #13135a; color: white" width="105px" |'''Updated'''
| colspan=3 style="background: white; padding: 10px" |2026.03.23
|-
| style="background: #13135a; color: white" width="105px" |'''Released'''
| colspan=3 style="padding: 10px" |2013.11.19
|}

=== Training for VSF 05.02: NET Team Leader ===
'''Important note: ONLY the trainings listed as REQUIRED are required!''' Optional training and supplemental resources are presented as a path for a volunteer to increase their knowledge and confidence carrying out their volunteer responsibilities. However, no volunteer's Active status depends on completing training marked as "Optional" or "Supplemental". For more information, please visit the article on [[PBEM Volunteer Position Descriptions#Training Section|Position Descriptions: Training Section]].

Since Team Leaders are elected, any training marked as "Required" should be completed within six months of election; a new Team Leader is not required to possess required certifications before election.
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 75%"
|+
! style="background: #13135a; color: white" |<big>Training or Resource</big>
! style="background: #13135a; color: white" |<big>Type</big>
! style="background: #13135a; color: white" |<big>Delivery</big>
! style="background: #13135a; color: white" |<big>Duration</big>
! style="background: #13135a; color: white" |<big>Learning Objective</big>
|-
|[[Chapter 1: Introduction to Being a NET Team Leader|NET Team Leader Training]]
| style="background: #d35d30; color: white" |'''Required'''
|Online
|
|Instructs volunteers on the basics of what they need to know as a new NET Team Leader.
|-
|Basic BEECN training
| style="background: #d35d30; color: white" |'''Required'''
|Online
|1.5 hours
|
|-
|[https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-240.c&lang=en IS-240.C: Leadership and Influence]
| style="background: #d35d30; color: white" |'''Required'''
|Online
|3.0 hours
|
|-
|[https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-241.c&lang=en IS-241.C: Decision Making and Problem Solving]
| style="background: #d35d30; color: white" |'''Required'''
|Online
|2.0 hours
|
|-
|[https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=is-244.b&lang=en IS-244.B: Developing and Managing Volunteers]
| style="background: #d35d30; color: white" |'''Required'''
|Online
|4.0 hours
|
|-
|[https://www.google.com/search?q=IS-242&rlz=1C1GCEU_enUS1074US1076&oq=IS-242&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTINCAEQABiRAhiABBiKBTINCAIQABiRAhiABBiKBTIGCAMQABgeMgYIBBAAGB4yBggFEAAYHjIICAYQABgIGB4yCAgHEAAYCBgeMg0ICBAAGIYDGIAEGIoFMg0ICRAAGIYDGIAEGIoF0gEIMjY5MGowajSoAgCwAgA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 IS-242.C: Effective Communication]
| style="background: #e9ae97" |Optional
|Online
|8.0 hours
|
|-
|PBEM Speakers' Bureau Training
| style="background: #e9ae97" |Optional
|
|
|
|}

=== VSF 05.02: NET Team Leader Knowledge Base ===
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width: 75%"
|+
!<big>File/Resource</big>
!<big>Description</big>
!Author
!Publish Date
|-
|NET Guidelines on NETwiki
|TBA
|PBEM
|2013.11.19
|-
|[https://youtu.be/m_MaJDK3VNE This inspirational video]
|
|
|
|}

VSF 05.02: NET Team Leader

2026-03-24T00:51:58Z

GlennDevitt: Split out from 05.01 ITL to 05.02 TL

<gallery mode="nolines" gallery="" style="float:right; margin-right:10px;">
File:VSF 05 Incident Command.emblem.png|'''''VSF Icon'''''
File:Communications Lifeline.png|'''''FEMA [https://www.fema.gov/emergency-managers/practitioners/lifelines Community Lifeline] icon'''''
</gallery>
A [[Volunteer Support Functions Introduction and Directory|Volunteer Support Function (VSF)]] is a functional area under which volunteers carry out their responsibilities. Each VSF is broken into position assignments. '''VSF 05.02''' is the position assigned to NET Team Leaders (NET TL). TLs are [[Acronyms and Technical Terms Used in PBEM Community Resilience Programs/Blue Skies and Grey Skies|Blue Skies]] volunteer leaders, as distinguished from Incident Team Leaders (ITLs). However, a TL can, and often does, simultaneously accept responsibilities as their team's ITL. <div class="noautonum">__TOC__
</div>

 

=== Summary ===
NET volunteers are organized into teams and every team is required to have a Team Leader. A Team Leader is a coach, convener, and community organizer. Team Leaders interface directly with, and represent their community to, PBEM staff. They may also act as the team's "resident trainer", though that responsibility can be delegated to others on the team. In short, Team Leaders prepare and develop their Team Members towards conducting operations in their community immediately following a disaster.

The guidelines for Team Leader election or appointment appear in the NETwiki section titled [[Volunteer Leadership]]. NET Team Leader is also the only PBEM volunteer position with their own section of Portland City Code: [https://www.portland.gov/code/3/124/090 Chapter 3.124.090].
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 50%"
|+
! colspan="2" style="background-color:white;" |[[Acronyms_and_Technical_Terms_Used_in_PBEM_Community_Resilience_Programs/Blue_Skies_and_Grey_Skies|<big>Blue Skies/Grey Skies Summary</big>]]
|-
| style="width: 50%; text-align: center; background-color:deepskyblue;" |'''During Blue Skies, these volunteers...'''
| style="width: 50%; text-align: center; background-color:gray; color:white;" |'''During Grey Skies, these volunteers...'''
|-
| style="background-color:skyblue; padding:15px;" |...are responsible for the organization, ongoing training, communication with and operational safety of the NET members assigned to their teams.

| style="background-color:lightgray; padding:15px;" |..have no assigned role. However, may shift into the role of the Team's Incident Team Leader (ITL).
|}

=== Related Volunteer Positions ===
VSF 05.02: NET Volunteer

VSF 05.03: Incident Team Leader

=== Responsibilities ===
* Convening a team meeting at least once every three months (virtual or in person).
* Attend no fewer than two Team Leader meetings each calendar year, if regularly offered by PBEM.
* Serving as the team's liaison to PBEM and Portland Fire & Rescue, particularly to the NET's local fire station.
* Leading NET volunteer recruitment for his/her team, particularly to populations underserved by the NET program.
* Managing team dynamics and resolving conflict between team volunteers as needed.
* Providing PBEM staff with program feedback and recommendations.
* Leading their team through the creation and maintenance of a Team Operations Plan.
* Ensuring that their team is prepared for a disaster by reviewing deployment/field operations plans, and inspecting NET volunteer equipment to verify that minimum PPE requirements are met.
* Ensuring that NET volunteers are managing their online volunteer profiles (e.g. keeping contact information and personal information current) and logging service hours into PBEM's volunteer management system.
* Sending meeting attendance and minutes to PBEM staff, or delegating to another volunteer to do so.
* Informing PBEM staff and their team if leaving Portland for more than a week and appointing an Assistant Team Leader as the team contact during the absence.
* Participate in scheduled training, drills, and activation exercises to maintain operational competence.
* Represent PBEM professionally and follow safety and operational guidelines at all times.
* Log all volunteer hours.

{|class="wikitable" style="width: 50%"
|-
|style="background: #13135a; color: white" width="105px"|'''Position ID'''
|colspan=3 style="text-align: center; background: #13135a; color: white"|<big>'''VSF 05.02: NET Team Leader'''</big>
|+
|style="background: #13135a; color: white" width="25%" |'''Mission Area'''
|style="text-align: center; background: firebrick; color: white" width="25%"|'''<big>Preparedness</big>'''
|style="text-align: center; background: darkgray; color: gainsboro" width="25%"|'''<big>Response</big>'''
|style="text-align: center; background: darkgray; color: gainsboro" width="25%"|'''<big>Recovery</big>'''
|-
| style="background: #13135a; color: white" width="105px" |'''Lead Agency'''
| colspan=3 style="background: white; padding: 10px" |Portland Bureau of Emergency Management
|-
| style="background: #13135a; color: white" width="105px" |'''Active NET Required?'''
| colspan=3 style="padding: 10px" |No; this position is available to [[Affiliated Team Volunteers (ATVs)|ATVs]].
|-
| style="background: #13135a; color: white" width="105px" |'''Structure'''
| colspan=3 style="background: white; padding: 10px" |NET Team Leaders report to the PBEM staff person who is their District's representative. NET Team Leaders may have several direct reports, such as Assistant Team Leaders.
|-
| style="background: #13135a; color: white" width="105px" |'''Relevant Knowledge, Skills, Abilities'''
| colspan=3 style="padding: 10px" |
|-
| style="background: #13135a; color: white" width="105px" |'''Licenses and Certifications'''
| colspan=3 style="background: white; padding: 10px" |None required.
|-
| style="background: #13135a; color: white" width="105px" |'''Currency'''
| colspan=3 style="padding: 10px" |Required to complete a [[Background Checks|criminal background check]] at PBEM's expense every three years.
|-
| style="background: #13135a; color: white" width="105px" |'''Physical Requirements'''
| colspan=3 style="background: white; padding: 10px" |None.
|-
| style="background: #13135a; color: white" width="105px" |'''Task Book'''
| colspan=3 style="padding: 10px" |None at this time.
|-
| style="background: #13135a; color: white" width="105px" |'''PPE and Recommended Equipment'''
| colspan=3 style="background: white; padding: 10px" |'''PPE:''' As this is a Blue Skies position, no PPE is needed.
|-
| style="background: #13135a; color: white" width="105px" |'''Forms'''
| colspan=3 style="padding: 10px" |TBA
|-
| style="background: #13135a; color: white" width="105px" |'''Updated'''
| colspan=3 style="background: white; padding: 10px" |2026.03.23
|-
| style="background: #13135a; color: white" width="105px" |'''Released'''
| colspan=3 style="padding: 10px" |2013.11.19
|}

=== Training for VSF 05.02: NET Team Leader ===
'''Important note: ONLY the trainings listed as REQUIRED are required!''' Optional training and supplemental resources are presented as a path for a volunteer to increase their knowledge and confidence carrying out their volunteer responsibilities. However, no volunteer's Active status depends on completing training marked as "Optional" or "Supplemental". For more information, please visit the article on [[PBEM Volunteer Position Descriptions#Training Section|Position Descriptions: Training Section]].

Since Team Leaders are elected, any training marked as "Required" should be completed within six months of election; a new Team Leader is not required to possess required certifications before election.
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 75%"
|+
! style="background: #13135a; color: white" |<big>Training or Resource</big>
! style="background: #13135a; color: white" |<big>Type</big>
! style="background: #13135a; color: white" |<big>Delivery</big>
! style="background: #13135a; color: white" |<big>Duration</big>
! style="background: #13135a; color: white" |<big>Learning Objective</big>
|-
|[[Chapter 1: Introduction to Being a NET Team Leader|NET Team Leader Training]]
| style="background: #d35d30; color: white" |'''Required'''
|Online
|
|Instructs volunteers on the basics of what they need to know as a new NET Team Leader.
|-
|Basic BEECN training
| style="background: #d35d30; color: white" |'''Required'''
|Online
|1.5 hours
|
|-
|[https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-240.c&lang=en IS-240.C: Leadership and Influence]
| style="background: #d35d30; color: white" |'''Required'''
|Online
|3.0 hours
|
|-
|[https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-241.c&lang=en IS-241.C: Decision Making and Problem Solving]
| style="background: #d35d30; color: white" |'''Required'''
|Online
|2.0 hours
|
|-
|[https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=is-244.b&lang=en IS-244.B: Developing and Managing Volunteers]
| style="background: #d35d30; color: white" |'''Required'''
|Online
|4.0 hours
|
|-
|[https://www.google.com/search?q=IS-242&rlz=1C1GCEU_enUS1074US1076&oq=IS-242&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTINCAEQABiRAhiABBiKBTINCAIQABiRAhiABBiKBTIGCAMQABgeMgYIBBAAGB4yBggFEAAYHjIICAYQABgIGB4yCAgHEAAYCBgeMg0ICBAAGIYDGIAEGIoFMg0ICRAAGIYDGIAEGIoF0gEIMjY5MGowajSoAgCwAgA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 IS-242.C: Effective Communication]
| style="background: #e9ae97" |Optional
|Online
|8.0 hours
|
|-
|PBEM Speakers' Bureau Training
| style="background: #e9ae97" |Optional
|
|
|
|}

=== VSF 05.02: NET Team Leader Knowledge Base ===
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width: 75%"
|+
!<big>File/Resource</big>
!<big>Description</big>
!Author
!Publish Date
|-
|NET Guidelines on NETwiki
|TBA
|PBEM
|2013.11.19
|-
|[https://youtu.be/m_MaJDK3VNE This inspirational video]
|
|
|
|}

Volunteer Support Functions Directory

2026-03-24T00:50:21Z

GlennDevitt: /* VSF 05: Planning/Command */ Split TL out from 05.01 to 05.02

For policy explanation and context, see [[Volunteer Support Functions]].

== VSF 01: Transportation ==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width: 65%"
|+<big>VSF 01: Transportation</big>
!width="300px"|Position Title
!width="200px"|ID
!width="400px"|Summary
!Lead
!Resource Level
!NET/CERT req?
|-
|'''Transportation Chief'''
|[[VSF 01.01: Transportation Chief]]
|Responsible for assessing transport needs/resources and giving assignments to transport unit.
|City
|NET
|No
|-
|'''Transport Unit - Bicycle w/ trailer'''
|[[VSF 01.02: Bike Transport]]
|Suited for transporting food/water and other light supplies inside the [[Community Resilience Districts|CRD]].
|City
|[[Community Resilience Districts|CRD]]
|No
|-
|'''Transport Unit - Motorcycle/Dirtbike'''
|[[VSF 01.03: Motorbike Transport]]
|Suited for transporting critical supplies/resources in rough terrain between CRDs.
|City
|Regional
|No
|-
|'''Transport Unit - Heavy'''
|[[VSF 01.04: Heavy Transport]]
|Suited for transporting critical supplies and specialized responders across rough terrain around the region.
|City
|Regional
|No
|- style="background:#FCD299"
|'''Perimeter Control Responder'''
|VSF 01.991: Perimeter Control
|
|City
|Special
|Yes
|}

== VSF 02: Communications ==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width: 65%"
|+<big>VSF 02: Communications</big>
!width="300px"|Position Title
!width="200px"|ID
!width="400px"|Summary
!Lead
!Resource Level
!NET/CERT req?
|-
|'''Assigned Agency ARO'''
|VSF 02.01: MultCo ARES
|ARO responsible for managing amateur radio comms at an institution (such as a hospital).
|County
|Regional
|No
|-
|'''Fire Station ARO'''
|[[VSF 02.02: Fire Station ARO]]
|Manages comms traffic from the fire station at the [[Community Resilience Districts|CRD]] level; in direct contact with the ECC.
|City
|[[Community Resilience Districts|CRD]]
|No
|-
|'''Team ARO'''
|VSF 02.03: Team ARO
|Sticks close to the [[VSF 05.01: Incident Team Leader|ITL]] and communicates with other teams and ECC via subnet controller. May also communicate with the [[Community Resilience Districts|CRD]] Fire Station ARO.
|City
|NET
|No but [[Becoming an Official NET Amateur Radio Operator|NET ARO certification required]]
|-
|'''Tactical Comms Specialist (FRS/GMRS)'''
|VSF 02.04: Tactical Comms
|Responsible for prepping and facilitating tactical radio comms inside the NET.
|City
|NET
|No
|-
|'''Runners'''
|VSF 02.05: Messenger
|Suited for transporting messages and making welfare checks in the NET and [[Community Resilience Districts|CRD]]; runners may be assigned to other volunteers.
|City
|[[Community Resilience Districts|CRD]]
|No
|-
|'''Mesh Network Specialist'''
|VSF 02:06 Mesh Network Specialist
|
|City
|[[Community Resilience Districts|CRD]]
|No
|}

== VSF 03: Infrastructure/Sanitation ==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width: 65%"
|+<big>VSF 03: Infrastructure/Sanitation</big>
!width="300px"|Position Title
!width="200px"|ID
!width="400px"|Summary
!Lead
!Resource Level
!NET/CERT req?
|-
|'''Thoroughfare Debris Clearance Unit'''
|[[VSF 03.01: Debris Clearance]]
|Debris clearance from public right of ways '''''only''''' for the purpose of opening emergency routes to neighborhoods.
|City
|NET
|No
|-
|'''Neighborhood Sanitation Unit'''
|VSF 03.02: Sanitation
|
|City
|NET
|No
|-
|'''Levee Inspection Team Member'''
|[[VSF 03.03.01: Levee Inspection Team Member]]
|Conducts visual inspections of local levees.
|[https://urbanfloodsafetyor.gov/about-us/ UFSWQD]
|Special
|Yes
|-
|'''Debris Removal Task Force Member'''
|[[VSF 03.03.02: Debris Removal Task Force Member]]
|Removes vegetative or man-made debris from key drainage and levee areas.
|[https://urbanfloodsafetyor.gov/about-us/ UFSWQD]
|Special
|Yes
|- style="background:#FCD299"
|'''Flood Fight'''
|VSF 03.991: Flood Response
|
|City
|Special
|Yes
|- style="background:#FCD299"
|'''Storm Drain Clearance Squad'''
|[[VSF 03.992: Storm Drain Clearance]]
|Keeps storm inlets clear so that they can drain and prevent urban pooling.
|City
|Special
|No
|}

== VSF 04: Utilities/Fire Suppression ==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width: 65%"
|+<big>VSF 04: Utilities Fire Suppression</big>
! width="300px" |Position Title
! width="200px" |ID
! width="400px" |Summary
!Lead
!Resource Level
!NET/CERT req?
|-
|'''Utility/Fire Suppression Specialist'''
|VSF 04.01: Utility/Fire Specialist
|Trained and equipped to resolve small fires and needed utility shutoffs in the immediate neighborhood.
|City
|NET
|Yes
|- style="background:#FCD299"
|'''Line Down Responder'''
|VSF 04.991: Line Down Responder
|
|City
|Special
|Yes
|}

== VSF 05: Planning/Command ==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width: 65%"
|+<big>VSF 05: Planning/Command</big>
! width="300px" | Position Title
! width="200px" |ID
! width="400px" |Summary
!Lead
!Resource Level
!NET/CERT req?
|-
|'''Incident Team Leader (ITL)'''
|[[VSF 05.01: Incident Team Leader]]
|Incident Team Leader during deployment
|City
| NET
|Yes
|-
|'''NET Team Leader (TL)'''
|[[VSF 05.01: NET Team Leader|VSF 05.02: NET Team Leader]]
|Blue-skies Team Leader
|City
|NET
|No
|-
|'''Recon Scouts'''
|VSF 05.03: Recon Scout
|Bike or foot to survey NET service area and/or critical CRD locations post disaster, for reporting status back to IC.
|City
|NET
|No
|-
|'''Weatherspotter'''
|VSF 05.04: Weatherspotter
|Trained to assess response and sheltering weather conditions and advise the IC accordingly.
| City
|[[Community Resilience Districts|CRD]]
|No
|-
|'''CRD Committee Chair'''
| VSF 05.05: CRD Chair
|
|City
|[[Community Resilience Districts|CRD]]
| No
|-
|'''CRD Committee Whip'''
|VSF 05.06: CRD Whip
|
| City
|[[Community Resilience Districts|CRD]]
|No
|-
|'''CRD Committee Secretary'''
|VSF 05.07: CRD Secretary
|
|City
|[[Community Resilience Districts|CRD]]
| No
|-
|'''CRD Operations Manager'''
|VSF 05.08: CRD Operations Manager
|
|City
|[[Community Resilience Districts|CRD]]
|Yes
|-
|'''Speakers' Bureau'''
|VSF 05.09.01: Disaster Prep Presenter
|
|City
|Regional
|No
|-
|'''CRD Outreach Volunteer'''
|VSF 05.09.02: Outreach Volunteer
|
|City
|[[Community Resilience Districts|CRD]]
|No
|-
|'''CRD Outreach Manager'''
|VSF 05.09: CRD Outreach Manager
|
|City
|[[Community Resilience Districts|CRD]]
|No
|-
|'''CRD Training Officer'''
|VSF 05.10: CRD Training Officer
|
|City
|[[Community Resilience Districts|CRD]]
|Yes
|-
|'''CRD PF&R Liaison (PF&R staff)'''
|VSF 05.11: PF&R Liaison
|
|City
|[[Community Resilience Districts|CRD]]
|No
|-
|'''CRD Resources Officer'''
|VSF 05.12: CRD Resources Officer
|
|City
|[[Community Resilience Districts|CRD]]
|No
|-
|'''CRD Resources Volunteer (equip)'''
|VSF 05.12.01: Equipment Volunteer
|
|City
|[[Community Resilience Districts|CRD]]
|No
|-
|'''CRD Resources Volunteer (fundraising)'''
|VSF 05.12.02: Fundraising Volunteer
|
|City
|[[Community Resilience Districts|CRD]]
|No
|-
|'''VSF Guild Leaders'''
|VSF 05.13: VSF Guild Leader
|
|Variable
|Regional
|No
|-
|'''ECC/EOC Responder'''
|VSF 05.14: ECC Responder
|
|City/County
|Regional
|Yes
|}

== VSF 06: Mass Care/Shelter ==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width: 65%"
|+<big>VSF 06: Mass Care/Shelter</big>
! width="300px" | Position Title
! width="200px" |ID
! width="400px" |Summary
!Lead
!Resource Level
!NET/CERT req?
|-
|'''Translation/Interpretation'''
|VSF 06.01: Emergency Translation
|Can translate or interpret in a language other than English.
|County
| Regional
|No
|-
| '''Acute Shelter Specialist'''
|VSF 06.02: Acute Sheltering Specialist
|Can help other neighborhood residents find local shelter, or build camps.
|City
|NET
| No
|-
|'''Childcare'''
|VSF 06.03: Childcare
|Trained/qualified to work with kids after the response, and childcare during recovery phase.
|County
|NET
|No
|-
|'''Disabilities/Special Needs Response'''
|VSF 06.04: Special Needs Response
|Responsible for assessing disability response risk in NET service area, preparing persons with disabilities, and leading SaR efforts for persons with disabilities.
| City
|NET
|Yes
|-
|'''Mass Shelter Response'''
| VSF 06.05: Mass Shelter Response
|Prepared to help at mass shelter locations.
|County
|Regional
| No
|-
|'''Morale Unit'''
|[[VSF 06.06: Morale Unit]]
|Entertainers, creatives, storytellers, musicians for the recovery phase.
| City
|Regional
|No
|- style="background:#FCD299"
|'''Seasonal Shelter Response I'''
|VSF 06.991: Seasonal Shelter I
|
|County
|Special
| No
|- style="background:#FCD299"
|'''Seasonal Shelter Response II'''
|VSF 06.992: Seasonal Shelter II
|
|County
|Special
|No
|}
== VSF 07: Logistics ==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width: 65%"
|+<big>VSF 07: Logistics</big>
!width="300px"|Position Title
!width="200px"|ID
!width="400px"|Summary
!Lead
!Resource Level
!NET/CERT req?
|-
|'''Staging Area Manager'''
|VSF 07.01: Staging Area Manager
|Sets up staging area for NET (tents, chairs, tables, generators, etc).
|City
|NET
|No
|-
|'''Documentation Unit'''
|[[VSF 07.02: Documentation Unit]]
|
|City
|NET
|No
|-
|'''Equipment Unit'''
|[[VSF 07.03: Equipment Unit]]
|
|City
|NET
|No
|-
|'''Logistics Chief'''
|[[VSF 07.04: Logistics Chief]]
|
|City
|NET
|No
|}

== VSF 08: Medical ==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width: 65%"
|+<big>VSF 08: Medical</big>
!width="300px"|Position Title
!width="200px"|ID
!width="400px"|Summary
!Lead
!Resource Level
!NET/CERT req?
|-
|'''Mental Health First Aid I (de-escalation)'''
|VSF 08.01.01: MHFA I
|Trained in skills such as emotional first aid.
|City
|[[Community Resilience Districts|CRD]]
|No
|-
|'''Mental Health First Aid II'''
|VSF 08.01.02: MHFA II
|Certified in [https://mentalhealthfirstaid.org/ Mental Health First Aid]
|City
|[[Community Resilience Districts|CRD]]
|No
|-
|'''Mental Health First Aid III'''
|VSF 08.01.03: MHFA III
|Licensed in mental health service
|County
|Regional
|No
|-
|'''Medical I'''
|VSF 08.02.01: Medical I
|Can treat minor (green) patients.
|City
|NET
|No
|-
|'''Medical II'''
|VSF 08.02.02: Medical II
|Can treat delayed (yellow) patients.
|City
|[[Community Resilience Districts|CRD]]
|No
|-
|'''Medical III'''
|VSF 08.02.03: Medical III
|Can treat immediate (red) patients).
|County
|Regional
|No
|-
|'''Morgue Unit'''
|[[VSF 08.03: Morgue Unit]]
|Trained and equipped to respond to/track human remains in disaster areas.
|City/County
|[[Community Resilience Districts|CRD]]
|No
|-
|'''Medical Treatment Area Manager'''
|[[VSF 08.04: Treatment Area Manager]]
|Responsible for monitoring patient traffic and conditions at a treatment area (is not necessarily medically trained).
|City
|NET
|Yes
|}

== VSF 09: Search and Rescue ==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width: 65%"
|+<big>VSF 09: Search and Rescue</big>
!width="300px"|Position Title
!width="200px"|ID
!width="400px"|Summary
!Lead
!Resource Level
!NET/CERT req?
|-
|'''Search and Rescue Specialist'''
|VSF 09.01: S&R
|Trained/equipped to assess the safety of a building for SaR and conduct SaR ops.
|City
|NET
|Yes
|-
|'''Drone Unit'''
|VSF 09.02: Drone Unit
|Owns and can operate a drone for SaR efforts, and is a licensed pilot under FAA Part 107.
|City
|Regional
|No
|}

== VSF 10: Safety Officer ==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width: 65%"
|+<big>VSF 10: Safety Officer</big>
!width="300px"|Position Title
!width="200px"|ID
!width="400px"|Summary
!Lead
!Resource Level
!NET/CERT req?
|-
|'''Safety Officer'''
|VSF 10.01: Safety Officer
|Trained to oversee safety policy, and observe conditions in real time to ensure NETs' safety during operations
|City
|NET
|Yes
|}

== VSF 11: Food ==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width: 65%"
|+<big>VSF 11: Food</big>
!width="300px"|Position Title
!width="200px"|ID
!width="400px"|Summary
!Lead
!Resource Level
!NET/CERT req?
|-
|'''Cook'''
|VSF 11.01: Cook
|Trained and equipped to cook to feed many people.
|City/County
|NET
|No
|-
|'''Dining Setup/Take down'''
|VSF 11.02: Dining
|Trained and equipped to set up and take down large scale dining areas.
|City/County
|NET
|No
|-
|'''Food Distribution'''
|VSF 11.03: Food Distribution
|Responsible for ensuring that food is distributed to responders in the field.
|City/County
|NET
|No
|-
|'''Food Unit Lead'''
|VSF 11.04: Food Unit Lead
|Coordinates the efforts of all volunteers in the neighborhood who is part of the VSF.
|City/County
|NET
|No
|-
|'''Pantry/Storage'''
|VSF 11.05: Pantry
|Obtains and stores the food needed for response/recovery periods.
|City/County
|NET
|No
|}
== VSF 12: Light and Power ==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width: 65%"
|+<big>VSF 12: Light and Power</big>
!width="300px"|Position Title
!width="200px"|ID
!width="400px"|Summary
!Lead
!Resource Level
!NET/CERT req?
|-
|'''Generator Ops'''
|VSF 12.01: Generator Ops
|Owns and can safely operate a generator for the NET Staging Area and/or other locations.
|City
|NET
|No
|-
|'''Lighting Unit'''
|VSF 12.02: Lighting
|Responsible for working to illuminate neighborhood work areas and rescue locations as needed.
|City
|Regional
|No
|}
== VSF 14: Public Information ==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width: 65%"
|+<big>VSF 14: Public Information</big>
!width="300px"|Position Title
!width="200px"|ID
!width="400px"|Summary
!Lead
!Resource Level
!NET/CERT req?
|-
|'''BEECN Volunteer'''
|[[VSF 14.01.01: BEECN Volunteer]]
|At BEECN responsible for public messaging of the situation.
|City
|[[Community Resilience Districts|CRD]]
|No
|-
|'''BEECN Coordinator'''
|[[VSF 14.01.02: BEECN Coordinator]]
|Responsible for organizing and coordinating the activities of a BEECN volunteer cohort (cache or fire station level).
|City
|[[Community Resilience Districts|CRD]]
|No
|-
|'''BEECN District Coordinator'''
|[[VSF 14.01.03: BEECN District Coordinator]]
|Responsible for coordinating the activities and supplying of all BEECNs in a district.
|City
|District
|No
|-
|'''BEECN Fire Station UHF Volunteer'''
|[[VSF 14.01.04: Fire Station UHF Volunteer]]
|Operates the UHF handheld radio at a fire station and relays messages to VSF 02.02: Fire Station HAM volunteer to roll up to the EOC.
|City
|[[Community Resilience Districts|CRD]]
|No
|-
|'''Community Foot Patrol'''
|VSF 14.02: Foot Patrol
|Holding this space for OCCL.
|City
|NET
|No
|-
|'''CRD Outreach/Home Prep Specialists'''
|VSF 14.03: CRD Public Outreach
|[[Speakers Bureau]]; gives preparedness presentations to requestors in the CRD
|City
|[[Community Resilience Districts|CRD]]
|No
|}
== VSF 15: Volunteer/Donations Management ==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width: 65%"
|+<big>VSF 15: Volunteer/Donations Management</big>
!width="300px"|Position Title
!width="200px"|ID
!width="400px"|Summary
!Lead
!Resource Level
!NET/CERT req?
|-
|'''Donations Management'''
|VSF 15.01: Donations Management
|Processing donations.
|City
|[[Community Resilience Districts|CRD]]
|No
|-
|'''Community Mediation'''
|VSF 15.02: Community Mediation
|Responsible for helping to resolve neighbor disputes in the recovery phase.
|County
|[[Community Resilience Districts|CRD]]
|No
|-
|'''SUV Lead'''
|[[VSF 15.03.01: SUV Lead]]
|Oversees SUV intake and assignment.
|City
|NET
|No
|-
|'''SUV Intake/Manager'''
|[[VSF 15.03.02: SUV Intake]]
|Responsible for intaking spontaneous volunteers at the Staging Area.
|City
|NET
|Yes
|}
== VSF 17: Animal Response ==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width: 65%"
|+<big>VSF 17: Animal Response</big>
!width="300px"|Position Title
!width="200px"|ID
!width="400px"|Summary
!Lead
!Resource Level
!NET/CERT req?
|-
|'''Animal Response (pets)'''
|VSF 17.01: Pet Response
|Responsible for addressing lost pets in the aftermath of a disaster.
|City
|NET
|No
|-
|'''Animal Response (rural)'''
|VSF 17.02: Rural Animal Response
|Working with farm animal owners to prep animals for care post-disaster…also for wildland fires.
|County
|NET
|No
|}
== VSF 18: Business Resilience ==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width: 65%"
|+<big>VSF 18: Business Resilience</big>
!width="300px"|Position Title
!width="200px"|ID
!width="400px"|Summary
!Lead
!Resource Level
!NET/CERT req?
|-
|'''Local Business Lead Organizer'''
|VSF 18.01: Business Lead
|Oversees the Business Specialists, assesses risk and COOP needs generally.
|City
|[[Community Resilience Districts|CRD]]
|No
|-
|'''Local Business Specialist'''
|VSF 18.02: Business Outreach
|Works with CRD-level businesses on COOP.
|City
|[[Community Resilience Districts|CRD]]
|No
|}

Basic NET Training Standard Syllabus

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Basic NET training is the fundamental curriculum for all active and indemnified NET volunteers. Basic NET training conforms to standards of Basic CERT Training and goes beyond by adding elements typically not found in Basic CERT (see [[Differences Between NET and CERT Training]]). The purpose of this article is to shape expectations for Applicants and Trainees in the Portland NET program.

There is a lot of information here; though PBEM recommends reading all of it, a Trainee reading only the sections marked .'''Essential'''. will do fine. Particular attention should be paid to any sentence in .'''yellow highlight.'''.
...<ins>For simple disaster preparedness education, we offer <nowiki>[https://pbem.link/eprep 75-minute presentations to community groups]</nowiki></ins>.
__TOC__
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== Qualifying for Basic NET Training (BNT) ==
Free Basic NET Training is open to all program Applicants who live, work, or otherwise spend significant time in Portland.

If you are uncertain whether or not you have applied to become a NET: Do you receive our regular NET Bulletin emails? If yes, you have already applied. If not, see [https://www.portland.gov/pbem/neighborhood-emergency-teams/volunteer Step 1 here].

After completing Step 1 you are officially an Applicant. Your next step is to watch the Online Preparedness videos and pass a 25-question Quiz, as described in [https://www.portland.gov/pbem/neighborhood-emergency-teams/volunteer Step 2 here]. After that, simply wait for PBEM to automatically notify you when BNT cohorts are scheduled. Simple!

== Basic NET Class Goals ==
[[File:2016.11.19.NET Rainbow.jpg|alt=NETs during a final field exercise on November 19, 2016. Yeah the rainbow is real, I didn't Photoshop it in.|thumb|''NETs during a final field exercise on November 19, 2016. Yeah the double rainbow is real, I didn't Photoshop it in.'' Photographer unknown.]]
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 25%; "
|+
| style="background: firebrick; color: white" |'''Section Importance: Essential'''
|}
In Basic NET training, you will learn how to provide emergency disaster assistance in your community when first responders (such as Police or Fire) are not immediately available. Basic NET training will also prepare the way for you to take some of the advanced training offered by PBEM if you wish to build on your preparedness and response skills.

Basic NET is not a class for persons interested only in disaster preparedness. By taking Basic NET training, we expect that you will serve on your neighborhood team for twelve hours each calendar year. For simple disaster preparedness education, we offer [https://pbem.link/eprep 75-minute presentations to community groups].
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== Basic NET Training Structure ==
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 25%;
|+
|style="background: gold; color: black"|'''Section Importance: Supplemental'''
|}
Each Basic NET class is run by a Coordinating Instructor; typically, this person works for PBEM and can be reached by emailing [mailto:Net@portlandoregon.gov net@portlandoregon.gov].

'''The Coordinating Instructor for your Basic NET class will send you location and schedule details specific for your class approximately one week in advance; they do not appear here.'''

'''A few class fundamentals are consistent for all Basic NET classes. Those fundamentals include:'''

*Leading with equity and inclusion when carrying out class logistics.
*Ensuring income is not a barrier to participation.
*Designing class activities to address and accommodate different learning styles, with a preference for hands-on learning.
*Instruction from vetted and knowledgeable instructors.
* Evading the tyranny of slideshow instruction whenever possible, though it is at times a necessary evil, especially with FEMA curriculum.
*Vigilance for the physical safety of Trainees.
*Creating a safe and welcoming atmosphere for all class participants.

'''Other class structural elements are variable. Those elements include:'''

*'''Frequency:''' PBEM will offer a Basic NET class as staff resources and budget allow. PBEM typically conducts at least three cohorts each year.
*'''Duration:''' Basic NET is about 26 hours total. Two hours online, plus 24 hours in person including the Final Field Exercise (FFE).
*'''Location:''' PBEM can present the lecture portions of Basic NET at any venue that will safely and comfortably seat the entire class and has (or can accommodate) a screen and projector. Field exercises almost always take place at Portland Fire & Rescue's training campus.
*'''Schedule:''' Schedule depends on number of Trainees and the best schedule for the greatest number of them. The most common schedule is to break up the training over four long weekend days. PBEM can also do training three hours one day a week for about ten weeks, though this format is much less popular and successful.
*'''Class size:''' Training cohort size typically runs between 80 and 100 Trainees, though PBEM might train more than one cohort at the same time in different classroom areas.
*'''Childcare:''' PBEM acknowledges that childcare is required for many parents to participate in Basic NET. Reimbursement for childcare is available through our partner Politisit. Please see the [[Childcare]] page.
*'''Language:''' PBEM provides Basic NET training in languages other than English in partnership with community groups, or can provide an interpreter in an English class with advance notice.
*'''Coffee:''' Usually the trainers bring coffee, sometimes they do not. Either way you will be told in advance. If you want to play it safe, nobody will judge you if you wheel in an IV drip of Stumptown.
*'''Food:''' PBEM generally does not provide meals during training, so please plan ahead. Usually we take two 30-minute breaks on the classroom days.
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== Basic NET Class Format and Expectations ==
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 25%;
|+
|style="background: firebrick; color: white"|'''Section Importance: Essential'''
|}
Much of the training will take place in a classroom with several hands on exercises. PBEM recommends Trainees dress in comfortable clothing you can move around in. The last session is the [https://volunteerpdx.net/index.php/Basic_NET_Training_Standard_Syllabus#The_Final_Field_Exercise_.28FFE.29 Final Field Exercise (FFE)]. It will be outdoors and very hands-on. Please dress for the weather.

==== Missing a class ====
PBEM can only certify you as a NET if you complete all Basic Training units. If you miss a day of class, your Coordinating Instructor will inform you of makeup opportunities. Trainees sometimes ask: Should I ''not'' sign up for Basic NET if you know you will have a prior commitment for one of the class periods? Generally, '''''no''''', you should sign up for the class series and take a makeup class later.

==== Weather Delays & Cancellations ====
Especially in winter, the weather can sometimes make travel too dangerous to meet.

* If the schedule must be changed on any day you are scheduled to attend class, the NET Coordinator will notify you via email ASAP, but '''no later than 07:00am that day.'''
* When weather ''could'' be a factor, the NET Coordinator will update the Basic NET Status page '''by 07:00am''' each day of scheduled classes: [[BNT Status|https://volunteerpdx.net/index.php/BNT_Status]] Note the date & time stamp near the top. Options can include 1) proceed; 2) postpone start time by an hour or two; 3) cancel/reschedule the date; or 4) switch to virtual, though for most classes this is not a feasible option.
* All that aside, '''every one of us is required to put our own safety first'''. If you feel that travelling to any class will be dangerous, please do not come. It's simple: Just like if you wake up feeling ill. No one will ever be penalized for choosing safety. If you must make up missed Segments with a future cohort, so be it.

==== Class conduct ====

* [[File:Firefighter.jpg|alt=This firefighter is sad because the NETs left his classroom a mess and his captain detailed him to clean it up.|thumb|''This firefighter is sad because the NETs left the firefighters' classroom a mess and his captain detailed him to clean it up.'']]We are guests in every classroom and training site we use. Please help ensure we can get invited back by keeping your area tidy and disposing of trash appropriately.
* Always sign in on the attendance sheet in every session. '''If you do not sign in, you were not there.'''
* Trainees are encouraged to bring lunch or snacks (preferably quiet ones) and drinks to stay hydrated, energetic, and engaged through the training.
* Trainees will be released for breaks on training days longer than four hours.
* Questions during class are both expected and welcome. However, since instructors are very accommodating, it can happen that too many questions hijack the main class lecture and classes run late. Therefore, out of courtesy for your training cohort and the instructors, be judicious in what questions you ask and send an email to [mailto:Net@portlandoregon.gov net@portlandoregon.gov] if you have many questions.
* Though in Trainee status, a Trainee is subject to the [[PBEM Volunteer Code of Conduct]]. Inappropriately disrespectful or disruptive Trainees will receive instruction to [https://prowritingaid.com/go-pound-sand#:~:text=in%20My%20Writing%3F-,What%20Does%20Pound%20Sand%20or%20Go%20Pound%20Sand%20Mean%3F,do%20something%20stupid%20and%20pointless. pound sand], be [https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/yeet-meaning-and-history yeeted] from the classroom, and seldom thought of again.
* Please note that by its nature, Basic NET can involve Trainees touching each other, especially during the Medical units. If you are uncomfortable touching others, or being touched, you may opt out of those hands-on sections.
* No advertisements, political flyers, fundraising solicitations, or other items may be distributed at any NET event, or left behind at a NET event location. Doing so is a violation of the [[PBEM Volunteer Code of Conduct]] and may lead to suspension or separation from the program.

==== CERT Textbook ====
The [https://www.ready.gov/sites/default/files/2019.CERT_.Basic_.PM_FINAL_508c.pdf CERT Basic Training Participant Manual] is the textbook for Basic NET training. Trainees may receive a free loose-leaf hard copy of the textbook on the first day of class, but PBEM recommends using an electronic copy where possible. Either way, '''a Trainee should ''never'' pay for the textbook;''' there are scammers out there who will try to charge for a copy.

==== Portland NET Guidelines ====
The [https://bit.ly/net-guidelines-pdf NET Guidelines] serve as the NET program "blueprint" and will help Trainees understand how PBEM runs the NET program, expectations volunteers should have of the City of Portland, and expectations PBEM has of volunteers. With the exception of sections concerning NET Operations, the NET Guidelines are not required reading for Basic NET Trainees. The Guidelines are currently being updated, and migrated to the [https://volunteerpdx.net/ NET wiki].

The NET Guidelines are only available electronically; PBEM does not distribute hard copies.

'''TLAs (Three-Letter Acryonymns)'''

We use lots of them. It is an affliction endemic to governmental work. While we strive to speak plainly in class, we have also compiled a list of [[Acronyms and Technical Terms Used in PBEM Community Resilience Programs]]. For the essentials, click the column header ''Frequency of Use'' and review terms marked ''1.) Very common''. You will be spouting those like a pro when you finish training.
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== Basic NET Class Required Homework ==
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'''All Trainees have required tasks to complete ''before'' they take the Final Field Exercise (FFE).'''

==== Pass the Unit 8 quiz on CERT and Terrorism ====
Unit 8 (CERT and Terrorism) is not delivered in the classroom. Instead, Trainees will complete that unit by reading, watching a video, and passing a quiz on the material in [https://bttr.im/qae2p MyImpactPage], just like the Online Preparedness Quiz you passed in order to register for Basic Training. You must pass the Unit 8 quiz before your FFE date.

==== Contact your Team Leader and introduce yourself ====
To find your Team Leader's email address, please use the [https://pbem.link/net-team-map interactive Team Map]. Also review your team's Operations Plan linked on that page, if one exists. You may begin attending Team Meetings as soon as you register for training; you are not required to wait until you finish.

==== Log your hours, including independent study, in-person training, and travel time to classes ====
To learn how to do this, please visit the page on the [[Portal FAQ|Volunteer Portal FAQ]].

==== Learn how to use the Damage Assessment Mapping Module (DAMM) ====
All Trainees with smartphones should download the DAMM and learn how to use it. Visit the [[Damage Assessment Mapping Module|DAMM page]] to learn more.

==== Complete a criminal background check ====
Just before the FFE, you will be asked to complete a criminal background check so we can confirm your eligibility to activate you as a NET volunteer. You will receive an email with instructions to complete this step as the date of the FFE gets closer. If you plan to become a Active NET volunteer, complete the background check instructions as given. More details are on our page about [[Criminal Background|information about our background check process and policies]].

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== Equipment: Basic NET Response Packs ==
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'''In order to graduate from Basic NET, Trainees are required to present their own Basic Response Packs at the FFE.''' A stocked response kit mitigates hazards encountered by a NET volunteer during a deployment. When called on to deploy to an emergency, you would take your NET kit with you to ensure you can respond effectively.

Volunteers who can, should purchase/assemble their own packs. '''However, PBEM will provide a pack or pieces to complete a pack for any Trainee unable to easily afford equipment.''' Trainees can request this by simply [mailto:net@portlandoregon.gov?NET pack request emailing] the Coordinating Instructor ''after'' beginning their in-person classes.

NET Trainees often find they can construct most of their kit from items around the home, and simply buy the few pieces they do not already possess. The one highly specialized item in the kit is the 4-in-1 tool (see below for details).

==== Equipment provided by PBEM ====
Required equipment includes a NET hard hat, vest, and ID with lanyard. However, PBEM will provide those items and Trainees should not purchase them.

As resources permit PBEM will also provide all Trainees with a Field Operating Guide (FOG) and hard hat chinstraps.

==== Basic Response Packs: Required Equipment Items ====
A Basic Response Pack minimally acceptable for the FFE includes the items listed in the table below. Rows in .'''orange highlight'''. are provided by PBEM and you should '''not''' purchase them.

Equipment illustrations by [https://www.instagram.com/hughnewell/?hl=en Hugh Newell].
{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 50%; margin: left"
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! colspan="2" |Item
!Notes
|-
|'''Backpack, 1,200 in3 or larger'''
|[[File:Netpack.jpg|alt=NET backpack illustration|frameless]]
|Red with NET branding preferred but not required. We have one NET volunteer out there with a Hello Kitty response pack and it is fine.
|- style="background: #D35D30; color: white"
|'''Protective hard hat'''
|[[File:Helmet.jpg|alt=NET hard hat|frameless]]
|Red with NET branding is '''''required'''''. Provided by PBEM, should be replaced every five years.
|- style="background: #D35D30; color: white"
|'''Reflective vest'''
|[[File:Netvest.jpg|alt=NET vest|frameless]]
|Red/orange with NET branding '''''required'''''. Provided by PBEM. Must meet ANSI Class 2 standards.
|- style="background: #D35D30; color: white"
|'''NET ID and lanyard'''
|[[File:Netid.jpg|alt=NET ID|frameless]]
|Provided by PBEM.
|-
|'''Safety goggles'''
|[[File:Goggles.jpg|alt=Safety goggles|frameless]]
|See [[Eye Protection for NETs]]
|-
|'''N95 masks (qty.2)'''
|[[File:Dust mask.jpg|frameless]]
|P100 or a respirator can be substituted, though P100s are difficult to breathe in.
|-
|'''4-in-1 tool'''
|[[File:4in1tool.jpg|alt=4 in 1 tool, illustration by Hugh Newell|center|frameless|4 in 1 tool, illustration by Hugh Newell]]
|Available under a few different brands. The ones PBEM has are branded ON DUTY.
|-
|'''Duct tape (1 roll)'''
|[[File:Duct tape.jpg|frameless]]
|
|-
|'''LED flashlight'''
|[[File:Flashlight.jpg|frameless]]
|A headlamp is strongly recommended, to keep your hands free.
|-
|'''Prybar, 15"'''
|[[File:Prybar.jpg|frameless]]
|
|-
|'''Cutting tool'''
|[[File:Pocket knife.jpg|frameless]]
|Pocketknife or multitool.
|-
|'''Nylon cord, ⅛" 100' roll'''
|[[File:Nyloncord.jpg|alt=Nylon cord|frameless]]
|
|-
|'''Tough gloves'''
|[[File:Gloves.jpg|frameless]]
|
|-
|'''Note pad and writing instrument'''
|[[File:Writing supplies.jpg|frameless]]
|
|-
|'''Whistle'''
|[[File:Whistle.jpg|frameless]]
|Recommend whistles with a lanyard.
|-
|'''AM/FM radio'''
|[[File:Crank powered radio.jpg|frameless]]
|Not required at the FFE.
|-
|'''Kneepads'''
|[[File:Kneepads.jpg|alt=Kneepads|frameless]]
|
|-
|'''First aid kit'''
|[[File:First aid kit.jpg|frameless]]
|
|-
|'''FRS/GMRS radio'''
|[[File:Frsgmrsradio.jpg|alt=FRS/GMRS radio|center|frameless|FRS/GMRS radio]]
|Your radio is not required for the FFE, so we suggest waiting to purchase it until after we discuss devices in Basic NET Unit 9 - Tactical Radio Communications.
|-
|'''Spare batteries'''
|[[File:Batteries.jpg|frameless]]
|Rechargeable NiMH batteries are recommended if available in the volunteer's price range. We discuss batteries in Basic NET Unit 9 - Tactical Radio Communications.
|}

==== Whole kit purchases and kit pieces ====
Trainees may purchase a whole kit from vendors. Basically, you're paying a little extra for the convenience and do not select each specific component.

Note that CERT-branded kits have green instead of orange/red NET branding; that does not affect functionality but do not pay extra merely for CERT branding.

If you wish to buy a whole kit instead of pieces, the vendors on the list below can accommodate you. Any of the kits on the the list is enough (or more than enough) for your FFE. If ordering for delivery, be sure to act early so that your equipment arrives on time for your FFE! And please do not feel limited to this list.

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| style="background: snow; color: black" |'''''DISCLAIMER:''''' ''Any reference obtained from this website to a specific product, process, or service does not constitute or imply endorsement by PBEM or the City of Portland of the product, process, or service, or its producer or provider. Nor is PBEM or the City of Portland responsible for the fitness or quality of any product purchased from any vendor referenced on this website. Buyer beware. PBEM recommends inspecting the quality of all disaster response supplies and even stress testing them in a controlled environment before using them for deployment, when safety matters.''
|}
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 50%; "
|+Vendors who sell single kit items
!Vendor
!Notes
|-
|[https://www.emergencykits.com/emergency-kits/c-e-r-t-kits EmergencyKits.com]
|Online ordering only.
|-
|[https://edisastersystems.com/collections/cert-kits-supplies-c-64 Emergency Disaster Systems]
|Online ordering only.
|-
|[https://www.firesupplydepot.com/cert-kits-supplies.html Fire Supply Depot]
|Online ordering only.
|-
|[http://www.preparesmart.com/ PrepareSmart]
|Online ordering only.
|-
|[https://propacusa.com/ ProPac]
|Online ordering only.
|-
|[https://www.sosproducts.com/cert-kits-and-accessories-s/1941.htm SOS Survival Products]
|Online ordering only.
|}
''Trainees can also find kit items at hardware and outdoor stores. For Trainees who prefer locally owned stores, there are many options!'' ...

== Equipment: Supplemental Pack Equipment ==
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Over time, a NET volunteer will enhance and customize their own packs. For those who want to start on that early, PBEM recommends considering the items in the following list. These items are NOT required. Rows in '''orange highlight''' are provided by PBEM and you should not purchase them ''unless'' PBEM has no supply of them available.

Many NETs also find it useful to create a "quick access kit" of a few frequently used items that they carry in a fanny pack, to reduce the number of times they must put their backpack on and off.
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
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|Hard hat chin straps
|
|Provided by PBEM while supplies last
|-
|Field Operating Guide (FOG)
|
|Provided by PBEM while supplies last
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|Heavy-duty 40 gallon plastic bags
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|Emergency blankets ("space blankets")
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|Water treatment tablets
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|Rain poncho
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|Light sticks
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|Earplugs (1 pair)
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|Voltage tick meter
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|Lumber crayon or grease pencil
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|Marking pen (permanent, black)
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|Emergency flares
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|Copies of ICS forms and clipboard
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|[[NET Incident Command System (ICS) Forms]]
|-
|Synthetic webbing and carabiners
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== NET ID Pictures ==
You must have your photo taken for your official NET ID card. This is done by the Class Coordinator between classroom sessions.



== The Final Field Exercise (FFE) ==
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The FFE is the practicum part of your basic training. '''The FFE will take place at the [https://goo.gl/maps/AiokhexHADPNei2S9 Portland Fire & Rescue Training campus, 4800 NE 122nd].'''

For the day of your FFE, please check the forecast and dress for the weather! Much of the FFE takes place outdoors, rain or shine. If it is forecast to rain and you don't have a rain jacket, at least buy a cheap dollar-store poncho. Getting stuck in the rain during your FFE is a one-trip ticket to Miserytown.

Closed toe shoes are required. Boots are better. Ceramic or steel toe boots are the best. (Sandals are acceptable only at Parks & Rec, not Fire & Rescue.)

If you would like to view pictures and videos of past FFEs to see what an FFE entails, please visit: https://portlandnet.tumblr.com/tagged/FFE

A map of the training campus appears below. Click [https://volunteerpdx.net/images/f/f7/PF%26R_Training_Campus.jpg '''HERE'''] to enlarge the image.
[[File:PF&R Training Campus.jpg|alt=A map of Portland Fire & Rescue's Training campus. Click here for an enlarged version.|left|thumb|660x660px|''A map of Portland Fire & Rescue's Training campus. [https://volunteerpdx.net/images/f/f7/PF%26R_Training_Campus.jpg Click here for an enlarged version].'']]
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!<big>Use</big>
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|<big>A</big>
|Training Area A
|During an FFE, this area reserved for the fire suppression station.
|- style="background: forestgreen; color: white"
|<big>B</big>
|Training Area B
|During an FFE, this area reserved for the cribbing station.
|- style="background: forestgreen; color: white"
|<big>C</big>
|Blue Shed
|During an FFE, this is the area reserved for the triage station.
|- style="background: forestgreen; color: white"
|<big>D</big>
|Tower
|
|- style="background: FireBrick; color: white"
|<big>1</big>
|Main Classroom
|During an FFE, we assemble here in the morning, and return after completing the four field stations to debrief.
|- style="background: FireBrick; color: white"
|<big>2</big>
|Annex
|During an FFE, this area might be reserved for the Advanced Bleeding/Stop the Bleed station.
|- style="background: FireBrick; color: white"
|<big>3</big>
|Training Academy (TAC)
|
|- style="background: FireBrick; color: white"
|<big>4</big>
|NET Conex
|
|- style="background: FireBrick; color: white"
|<big>5</big>
|Search House
|During an FFE, this is the area reserved for the search station.
|}

..

The FFE lasts approximately five hours in the field, plus post-exercise debrief. The Trainee cohort is split randomly into groups, and those groups cycle through each of the FFE stations as a team.
[[File:2022.09.11.Tower.jpg|alt=The tower at PF&R Training. Welcome to Mordor.|thumb|400x400px|''The tower at PF&R Training. Welcome to Mordor.'']]

==== Fire Suppression and Utilities Shutoff Station ====
At this station, Trainees will use dry chemical ABC fire extinguishers to put out a fire on a burn pan. Trainees should be ready to use the PASS method. Instructor will also review shutting off a water main. Usually held at Training Area A on the map. Outdoors.

==== Cribbing and Extrication Station ====
Trainees will safely extricate an exercise dummy from underneath a one-ton (or larger) concrete slab using wrecking bars and cribbing blocks. Scene sizeup is also important for this station. Usually held at Training Area B on the map. Outdoors.

==== Triage Station ====
In the Blue Shed, Area C, survivor actors in [[moulage]] need to be triaged and removed from the building. Mostly indoors.

==== Search Station ====
Instructor will cover building markings, scene sizeup, and interior search patterns to locate survivors either in Building 5 or Tower D. Trainees will want their flashlights ready. Mostly indoors.

==== Advanced Bleeding Control (aka Stop the Bleed) ====
Trainees will learn the theory behind compression and tourniquets to stop serious bleeding, and practice both using limb simulators. Indoors.

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== Basic NET Class Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ==
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===== Q: I am a person with a disability. Can I still participate in Basic NET training? =====
''A: Yes; you are encouraged to participate and become an Active NET volunteer.'' '''Every''one''''' ''has a role in disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. On average, 12% of all NET volunteers self-identify as a person with a physical or cognitive disability. Please see the page on [[participation for persons with disabilities]] for more detail.''

===== Q: I have a conviction on my background check. Can I still participate in Basic NET training? =====
''A: Yes. Except for persons who are an active menace, anyone can participate in NET training. The criminal background check is conducted to determine if you can become an Active NET volunteer after you complete the training. Having an offense on record also does not necessarily exclude a person from becoming an Active NET volunteer; it depends on the offense and how long ago it took place. Please review PBEM's [[Criminal Background|policy on criminal background checks]] for more detail.''

===== Q: What is my class schedule and where is the class? =====
''A: Your Coordinating Instructor will send that information to you via email. That information does not appear on this page. If you think you should have received it by now, email [mailto:Net@portlandoregon.gov net@portlandoregon.gov].''

===== Q: Can I skip a class unit if I already have training in the subject? =====
''A: No. Even if you are highly trained in a field, medical treatment for example, it is still important for you to learn about how NET volunteers approach the topic. Otherwise, you might find yourself in a response situation and not understand why your teammates approach problems the way they do. This causes confusion in the team and a rapid breakdown of team aptitude.''

===== Q: Can I begin logging my NET volunteer hours now? =====
''A: Yes, please do! You have an active profile [https://app.betterimpact.com/Login/Login?returnUrl=/Volunteer/Main/GenericLogOut&agencyGuid=5c003f3a-8d04-4cdf-b8c0-41627fea7871 in MIP]. For information on how to log hours, please visit the page for the [[Minimum Service Contribution (MSC)|NET Minimum Service Contribution]].''

===== Q: If I miss a day of class, or know I'll miss a day of class, should I drop out of the class? =====
''A: No. Take the classes you can and make up the ones you missed when you have a makeup opportunity. Note that you will not graduate and be activated as a NET, however, until you have completed all class units and a Final Field Exercise.''

''...''

== Basic NET Class Program History ==
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Teams/Roseway

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= Overview =

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Printed Community Handout Materials

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[[File:PBEM Handouts.jpg|alt=Some of the informational handouts that PBEM hands out. Subject to availability!|thumb|350x350px|''Some of the informational handouts that PBEM hands out. Subject to availability!'']]
:'''''See also:''' PBEM retired printed materials''
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! scope="col" width="250px" style="background-color: darkkhaki;color:white;"|Notes
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|[https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/a11282c448eb472f86d19d5b86669b5d PBEM Event Support Request Form]
|Use this electronic form to request materials at least '''two weeks''' before your event.
|-
|[https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/be59ebc2ec804c46b12b8728a390c25e Translation Request Form]
|Use this electronic form to request materials in languages not currently available.
|}
 
This page is intended to serve both the general public and to aid PBEM staff when considering handout updates and ordering materials.

NETwiki distinguishes between printed "Handout Materials" and "[[Community Education Curricula]]", and they are posted to different pages:

* '''Handout Materials''' are short-form informational resources designed to be used by an individual, typically distributed at community events, and do not necessitate a facilitator or community leader leading neighbors through a learning process.
* '''[[Community Education Curricula]]''' are long-form informational resources designed for individuals '''''and/or''''' organized neighbors to work through towards a shared resilience goal, and often suggest a neighbor as a "lead facilitator" coordinating the process.

Below is a table and gallery of in-print PBEM published handouts. '''''PLEASE NOTE''''' that "in-print" does not mean "in stock"; nor does it mean we currently have the resources to print new copies of out of stock handouts. All PBEM published materials are intended for public use and may be reprinted for free public use; commercial use is prohibited. Materials may not be altered for any reason.

Where possible, PBEM and partner organizations have materials translated into multiple languages.<ref>For consistency, this page uses [[wikipedia:List_of_ISO_639-1_codes|ISO 639-1 language abbreviations]].</ref>

{| class="wikitable"
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|style="text-align: center"|'''<big>Handout</big>'''
|'''Last Update'''
|{{vert header|English}}
|{{vert header|Spanish}}
|{{vert header| Arabic}}
|{{vert header| Amharic}}
|{{vert header| Hindi}}
|{{vert header| Japanese}}
|{{vert header| Karen}}
|{{vert header| Khmer}}
|{{vert header|[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lao_language Lao]'''}}
|{{vert header|[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korean_language Korean]}}
|{{vert header| Nepali}}
|{{vert header| Oromo}}
|{{vert header| Russian}}
|{{vert header| Somali}}
|{{vert header| Tigrinya}}
|{{vert header| Ukrainian}}
|{{vert header| Vietnamese}}
|{{vert header| Chinese}}
|-
| style="padding-left: 1em;" |'''PocketPrep'''
|2022.03.29
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|2022.05.26
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| style="padding-left: 1em;" |'''BEECN Refrigerator Magnets'''
|2017.02.13
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| style="padding-left: 1em;" |'''Pee+Poo Bucket Stickers'''
|2022.02.14
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| style="padding-left: 1em;" |'''24-Week Family Preparedness Shopping List'''
|2022.06.29
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|[https://hcpaw.portlandoregon.gov/u/8cNPJBhDT2rjw08n/b3acc2a3-be51-47dd-b32b-bd4c0e403b09?l es]
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|2022.05.25
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|[https://www.regionalh2o.org/sites/default/files/2023-07/Include_Water_card_Karen_0518.pdf kar]
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|[https://www.regionalh2o.org/sites/default/files/2023-07/Include_Water_card_Lao_0601.pdf lo]
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| style="padding-left: 1em;" |'''Water Heater Hang Tags'''
|2022.05.25
|[https://www.regionalh2o.org/sites/default/files/images/Water_Heater_Hanger_English.pdf en]
|[https://www.regionalh2o.org/sites/default/files/images/Water_Heater_Hanger_Spanish.pdf es]
|[https://www.regionalh2o.org/sites/default/files/Water_Heater_hanger_2022_Arabic_011123.pdf ar]
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|[https://www.regionalh2o.org/sites/default/files/2023-07/Water_Heater_hanger_2022_Karen_0519.pdf kar]
|[https://www.regionalh2o.org/sites/default/files/2022-03/Water_Heater_Hanger_Khmer.pdf km]
|[https://www.regionalh2o.org/sites/default/files/2023-07/Water_Heater_hanger_2023_Lao_0603.pdf lo]
|[https://www.regionalh2o.org/sites/default/files/images/Water_Heater_Hanger_Korean.pdf ko]
|[https://www.regionalh2o.org/sites/default/files/2023-07/Water_Heater_hanger_2022_Nepali_0519.pdf ne]
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|[https://www.regionalh2o.org/sites/default/files/Water%20Heater%20Hanger%20(Somali)_0.pdf so]
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| style="padding-left: 1em;" |'''Pet Safety Window Cling'''
|2022.07.20
|[https://hcpaw.portlandoregon.gov/u/97YAoR42AOnltgCi/4a204196-ff8a-496b-b27e-7f01a66fe831?l en]
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| style="padding-left: 1em;" |'''Without Warning! Comic Book'''
|2014.07.08
|[https://www.oregon.gov/oem/Documents/WithoutWarningEarthquake_english.pdf en]
|[https://www.oregon.gov/oem/Documents/EQUAKESPE.pdf es]
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| style="padding-left: 1em;" |'''NET Brochure'''
|2016.11.26
|[https://volunteerpdx.net/images/7/7d/NET_Brochure.pdf en]
|[https://hcpaw.portlandoregon.gov/u/wnE2QyvxNg7QcTZA/28a3f922-a7f2-4ce5-87c9-872b43590554?l es]
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| style="padding-left: 1em;" |'''Prepare with Pedro'''
|2020.09.22
|[https://www.ready.gov/kids/prepare-pedro en]
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|[https://www.ready.gov/sites/default/files/2021-05/fema_p-2089_prepare-with-pedro_vietnamese_0.pdf vi]
|[https://www.ready.gov/sites/default/files/2021-05/fema_p-2087_prepare-with-pedro_simplified-chinese.pdf zh]
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| style="padding-left: 1em;" |'''Table sign: Free Emergency Prep Workshops (with QR code)'''
|2025.06.17
|[https://volunteerpdx.net/images/1/12/Eprep_QR_Code_form.pdf en]
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| style="padding-left: 1em;" |'''Table sign: NET/BEECN Recruitment QR Codes'''
|2024.06.12
|[https://volunteerpdx.net/images/8/86/Outreach_QR_Codes_for_Tabling.pdf en]
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|2025.06.17
|[https://volunteerpdx.net/images/1/1d/Find_Your_BEECN.pdf en]
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<gallery heights="250" caption="''PBEM in-print handouts; click image to enlarge.''">
File:2022.07.19.en.PocketPrep.jpg|''PocketPrep layout and graphics, front and back, July 19 2022.''
File:2022.05.26.BEECN postcard.jpg|''BEECN Postcard, front and back, as of May 26 2022.''
File:2017.02.15.en.BEECN Magnet.jpg|''BEECN refrigerator magnet.''
File:2022.02.14.en.Bucket Sticker.jpg|''Pee+Poo Bucket Stickers are separated as two stickers; design as of February 14 2022.''
File:2022.06.29.24 Week Shopping List.jpg|''24-Week Family Preparedness Shopping List, front and back, June 29 2022. Probably our most popular handout.''
File:Water Postcard.jpg|''"Include Water" postcard, front and back.''
File:WaterHeaterHanger.jpg|''Water heater hanging tag, front and back.''
File:2022.07.20.Pet Window Cling.jpg|''Pet Safety Window Clings, single side, design as of July 20 2022.''
File:2014.07.08.Without Warning.jpg|''Without Warning! comic book, published in 2014.''
File:2016.11.26.NET Brochure.jpg|''NET Brochure, front and back, as of November 26 2016.''
File:PreparewithPedro.png|''Prepare with Pedro! A storybook for children.''
File:Recruitment QR Code Sign.png|''Table sign: NET/BEECN Recruitment QR Codes, single side, June 12, 2024''
File:Eprep QR Code form thumb.png|''Table sign: Free Emergency Preparedness Workshops, front and back, June 17, 2025''
File:Find Your BEECN thumb.png|''Table sign: Find Your BEECN using PortlandMaps.com, single side, June 17, 2025''
</gallery>[[File:2018.08.29.OPB.jpg|alt=Community outreach on August 29, 2018. Laura Hall pictured on right.|thumb|350x350px|''Community outreach on August 29, 2018. Laura Hall (PBEM/RDPO) pictured on right.'']]
[[File:2016.08.17.Summer Social.jpg|alt=x|thumb|''NET volunteer Taylor Dewey using science to blow up the park. PBEM Summer Social event on August 17, 2016.''|350x350px]]
 
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==PocketPrep==
''['''Note:''' Due to severe budget restrictions, as of May, 2025 PocketPreps are provided only to [[Speakers Bureau]] volunteers for their scheduled outreach events, and sometimes to Active NETs on a more limited basis.]''

PocketPrep is the flagship of our mighty fleet of informational handouts. The PocketPrep was designed and printed with the following considerations in mind:

*Reduce the number of handouts PBEM prints to a single piece. We were only moderately successful on that, but it did reduce four handouts down to one.
*Create something that recipients want to hang onto instead of recycling. This was done with eye catching design and providing space for for people to write in information. The design worked well enough that Z-CARD North America [https://www.zcardna.com/emergency-prep/ uses PocketPrep as a product sample] for getting emergency prep communications into peoples' hands.
*Make it durable. PocketPreps are printed on waterproof, tear-resistant paper.
*Make it portable. Unfolded, it measures about 23" x 9". But it folds down to the size of a credit card.

There are a few production drawbacks, however:

*They're expensive...about $2.27 apiece. That means we need to encourage NETs and neighbors to have conversations with people about them instead of simply handing them out or dropping them on a table for people to take.
*The file design formats are challenging to edit; only a professional graphic designer would be able to do it. That can make updates and getting these translated into other languages difficult.
*That they are printed on durable paper means that folks can only write on them using ballpoint pen or a pencil (gel ink slides right off).
*So far, we've only found one vendor who can print them cost effectively ([https://www.zcardna.com/ Z-CARD]).

==== Specifications====
Printed, foldable information brochures with outer cards. Outer Cards: 3 ⅜” X 2 ⅛” – 18 pt C1S Board with Gloss coating. Inner Sheets: 23 ¼ ” X 9 ¼” – .0042” Polyart Synthetic text paper. Colors: Outers: 4/0, Inners: 4/4. Illustrations were completed by [https://www.instagram.com/hughnewell/?hl=en Hugh Newell]. Krista Gust with the Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability completed layout and graphic design.

====Appropriate use====
Because of their cost and our interest keeping material out of the waste stream, PocketPrep was designed ''not'' to be a typical government hand-out-and-toss piece of swag. It is a "presentation tool" not a "handout." Requests for quantities of PocketPrep will also include one-sheets that explain to volunteers how they should distribute PocketPreps. .You can download a PDF of the instructions [https://hcpaw.portlandoregon.gov/u/-z7qkBK-6qvpPuqT/a80fa24e-743d-4cb6-aa67-1741cdd74163?l '''HERE''']..

In a tabling setting, we estimate it takes 45 seconds to one minute to explain PocketPrep to people. So if someone orders 120 pieces for a tabling event that last one hour, PBEM is only going to give 50 or so.

'''PocketPreps incorporate information on purifying water, BEECN locations, the two bucket system, pet prep, Drop/Cover/Hold, how to shelter in place, Public Alerts, and how to join Portland NET.'''

The "PocketPrep Instructions" read like this:
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Thank you for helping us promote community resilience through outreach! This sheet is intended to offer some guidance on talking with folks about the PocketPrep handout, and disaster preparedness.

*'''PLEASE DO''' spend a minute or so to have a conversation about what is in the PocketPrep. At your outreach table, have one or two unfolded for display. As someone looks it over, try to discuss these points (not necessarily in this order):
**Describe what a BEECN is and encourage them to find their own with the map, and write down their BEECN on the “warning and information” section;
**Encourage them to visit Public Alerts (publicalerts.org) and register when they get home, where they can also find more info putting a preparedness kit together;
**Emphasize the need to store at least 14 gallons of water per person in their household, and that shelf-stable food and a first aid kit are the next priorities;
**Talk about the twin-bucket system and take your own if you can (kids love ‘em);
**'''Use a pencil or ballpoint pen''' to fill out some of the blanks with them;
**Explain Drop/Cover/Hold during an earthquake;
**If you are a NET volunteer and the recipient is curious about disaster response, talk about your own NET experience, encourage them to join, and point out the link on the PocketPrep for more information.

*'''PLEASE DO NOT''' distribute PocketPrep without an opportunity to explain it to the person receiving it. Not everyone will want to have a conversation, and that’s OK. The important thing is to open the door for curious people.
*'''PLEASE DO''' encourage people to use ballpoint pen or pencil on the PocketPrep. Because it is water and tear resistant paper, a gel pen or marker will smudge off.
*'''PLEASE DO NOT''' leave an unattended stack of PocketPrep for passers-by to pick up and take with them.
*'''PLEASE DO''' feel encouraged to give a short presentation to an audience on PocketPrep and to distribute PocketPrep to folks in the audience.
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====Project history====
PBEM debuted the PocketPreps on [https://hcpaw.portlandoregon.gov/u/4ZGwIwgRsBnzkbAg/bec44c07-5de9-487c-949e-bee668d20373?l August 18, 2019]. After a few months of design work and stakeholder vetting/feedback, PBEM ordered the first print run (partially funded by the UASI 16 grant) in May 2019, for August delivery. The initial run proved popular and prompted a second run in March 2020, but the COVID-19 pandemic effectively shut down opportunities to distribute PocketPrep from March 2020 to 2022. PBEM wouldn't order another run until August 2023 (also funded by a UASI grant). It was this third print run that debuted PocketPrep in Spanish. In early 2023, the text of the PocketPrep was translated into Vietnamese and Simplified Chinese as well. However, PBEM has so far been unable to fund a print run of PocketPreps in those languages.

Even though PBEM has not received formal awards for PocketPrep's design, Z-CARD America (the printer) uses them as part of their marketing campaigns as an example of how their product can help raise awareness of disaster preparedness.
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|2025.05.15
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|2024.03.01
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|2022.08.23
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|2019.05.31
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==BEECN Postcards==
The PocketPrep has a BEECN map on one side. But these postcards continue to be popular, so PBEM continues to print them in multiple languages.

====Specifications====
[[File:2018.06.05.BEECN cargo bike ad.jpg|alt=Picture of a cargo bike with a BEECN map on the side of the trailer|thumb|350x350px|''That one time in summer 2018 PBEM put a bigass BEECN map on a cargo bike and rode that around town.'' ]]
Printed double sided and full color CYMK on Accent Opaque 80# cover card stock. Finishing size is 11 ½" x 6 ⅛". Approximately $.50 per piece at last print run in May 2022; reference P&D order #1240552. Krista Gust with the Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability completed layout and graphic design.

====Appropriate use ====
PBEM is OK with simply handing these out casually. But when possible, outreach volunteers use the postcard to engage with someone about where their closest BEECN in, and then mark the location for the person to take home and stick it on the refrigerator. This works even better when a large map of the neighborhood is available at the table.

====Project history====

The first run of BEECN postcards were mailed to every household in Portland in early December of 2012 and mentioned in a [https://hcpaw.portlandoregon.gov/u/_p7Jnhceyd3snsmd/6551d4cc-a336-4ce4-967a-a382d95e6031?l December 11, 2012 PBEM press release] announcing the debut of the BEECN program. The total mailing cost arrived at approximately $60,000 (printing costs were $13,860.95 according to P&D order #1123433; postage costs unclear). However, as the postcards landed in residential mail the same time as seasonal junk mail and holiday catalogs, the postcard was widely (though anecdotally) reported to have met the same fate of those mailers: tossed in a recycling bin with barely a passing glance. It did not make the impression hoped for.<gallery>
File:2012.10.10.NECS Postcard.jpg|''Early pass at a BEECN postcard design, October 10, 2012.''
File:2012.11.26.BEECN Postcard Mailed.jpg|''BEECN postcard that was mailed to every household in Portland. Design date is November 26, 2012.''
File:2013.01.11.Web Postcard.jpg|''First design of a BEECN postcard intended for downloading and printing from the PBEM website.''
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==BEECN Magnets==

==== Specifications====
3" x 4" finishing size. Created in Adobe InDesign by Krista Gust.

====Appropriate Use====
The magnets are best paired with the BEECN postcard or the PocketPrep (i.e. a map of the BEECN system). The idea is that a recipient will use the map to find their nearest BEECN, write the location down on the magnet with a felt marker, and stick it up on the fridge.

====Project History====
Originally conceived by Felicia Heaton (PBEM PIO) in 2016. A second version (which is the current version) was designed by Krista Gust (graphic designed with Portland Planning and Sustainability).

==Pee+Poo Bucket Stickers==
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|}[[File:Two Bucket Toilet System.jpg|alt=You can use any 5-6 gallon bucket to separate your pee and poo.|thumb|350x350px|''You can use two 5 gallon buckets to separate your pee and poo. Read the Emergency Toilet Guidebook for suggestions about where to find free buckets in your community.''|left]]Several recent disasters in the United States have caused damage to portions of water and wastewater systems, leaving major metropolitan areas without access to clean water and flushable toilets for prolonged periods. Emergency managers, among others, have recognized a need to improve post-disaster sanitation management and educate communities on how best to manage human waste.

The stickers are not to be used for commercial purposes. Anyone may use the materials for non-commercial purposes, as long as they site the source: "''Regional Disaster Preparedness Organization of the Portland Metropolitan Region, with funding from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security/Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) grant program."''

====Specifications====
PBEM does not publish this handout, but we place orders for them with our regional partners. The printing and finishing specifications for the stickers are 3.1 white semi gloss w/permanent adhesive + .8 clear overlaminate w/permanent adhesive. 3 printed colors: red, blue & black; 8" x 13" perf/sheet; finishing size of each sticker is 13 ¼" x 8 ¼". Readability of the stickers was evaluated using the [[wikipedia:Flesch–Kincaid_readability_tests|Flesch scale]]; the stickers came in at a score of 5.5, suited for school grade 5 or higher reading level. Graphic was composed in Adobe Illustrator. They cost about $1.51 apiece to print.<ref>Use P&D request [https://pndonline.portlandoregon.gov/App/2/Review.asp?WONumber=1247936&LastURL=../Requests.asp&LastURLCaption=Back+to+Request+Search&Format= #1247936] as a reference.</ref>

====Appropriate use====
The stickers were designed to be printed as stickers and placed on poo and pee buckets (the buckets should be two separate buckets). You can also print them on card stock or regular paper and use packing tape to affix them.

====Project history====
In 2016, Sue Mohnkern of Washington County Public Health led the RDPO’s Regional Disaster Sanitation Task Force to develop guidelines for disaster sanitation following a Cascadia Subduction Zone Earthquake. In 2017, the technical content created by that task force was passed to the RDPO’s Regional Disaster Preparedness Messaging Task Force under the initial leadership of Felicia Heaton, formerly of Portland Bureau of Emergency Management, and then Cynthia Valdivia, a bilingual outreach and multicultural public educator with Washington County Public Health.[[File:2018.05.23.24 Week Shopping List.jpg|alt=The retired version of the 24 Week Shopping List.|thumb|''This is the older (retired) version of the 24 Week Shopping List.''|300x300px|right]]With the help of an Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) grant, the RDPO hired Portland-based consulting firm Barney and Worth to help transform the disaster sanitation guidelines into pre- and post- event educational tools.
 
 

==24-Week Family Preparedness Shopping List==
This is probably the most popular PBEM-published handout. It gives recipients an opportunity to ''incrementally'' engage with disaster preparedness, and build a sufficient kit in 24 weeks.

====Specifications ====
Tri-fold printed double-sided and full color CYMK. Finishing size is 11" x 8 ½". Illustrations by [https://www.instagram.com/hughnewell/?hl=en Hugh Newell]; graphic design and layout by Hexad Studios.<ref>Reference P&D request [https://pndonline.portlandoregon.gov/App/2/Review.asp?WONumber=1219761&LastURL=../Requests.asp&LastURLCaption=Back+to+Request+Search&Format= #1219761] or [https://pndonline.portlandoregon.gov/App/2/Review.asp?WONumber=1231877&LastURL=../Requests.asp&LastURLCaption=Back+to+Request+Search&Format= #1231877] (2021.06.07), but note that those orders were in black and white, ''not'' color.</ref>

==== Appropriate use====
The handout itself is self-explanatory enough that leaving them as a "take one" item at a table or counter is appropriate. However, best practice is for an experienced NET to talk through some of the list with people. They may have questions about where and how to store things, ask for advice about shelf stable food, and so on.

==== Project history====
For as long as Jeremy can remember anyway, PBEM has always stocked a 24 Week Shopping List and it is unclear who put the first one together. The older version was last revised in May of 2018. That version was revised, reformatted, and re-illustrated in 2022 in conjunction with an effort to get it translated into Spanish.
 
 

==Water Storage/Treatment Postcards==
{{#ev:youtube|dTXvUeczzZw|350|right|'''''Video: How to Store Water for an Emergency. Helpful video to watch for someone preparing to talk about this topic.'''''|frame}}
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Postcards the instruct on storing tap water in personal containers. These postcards are not published by PBEM, but provided to us for distribution by the [https://www.regionalh2o.org/emergency-preparedness/emergency-preparedness-how-videos Regional Water Providers Consortium]. The Consortium '''''does not''''' take requests from the public, and their materials must be requested through PBEM.

==== Specifications====
Double sided, finishing size is 8 ½" x 5 ½". Designed in InDesign. They cost approximately $.50 apiece to print.

====Appropriate use====
This does work as a "take one", but recipients should be encouraged to include the postcard ''inside'' their preparedness kit. Even when not in the midst of an emergency, folks are challenged to remember how much bleach goes into what amount of water.

====Project history====
PBEM has received these postcards from the Regional Water Providers Consortium since at least 2018.
 
 

==Water Heater Hang Tags==
{{#ev:youtube|VIpOc3bmZ1E|350|right|'''''Video: How to Access Water from your Water Heater'''''|frame}}
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Following a catastrophic disaster, the water stored in a hot water heater could serve as a viable source of emergency water. The [https://www.regionalh2o.org/resources|Regional Water Providers Consortium] has created a tag to affix to water heaters that instruct folks on how to access that water. The Consortium '''''does not''''' take requests from the public, and their materials must be requested through PBEM.
They also created an instructional video, embedded to the right.
==== Specifications ====
The Regional Water Providers Consortium prints these and provides them to PBEM for distribution. Finishing size is 4.38" x 11.12", double sided. They cost approximately $.50 apiece to print.

====Appropriate use====
These tags have a diagonal cut on towards the top that leads inward towards a punch-out area at the top. The idea is that these be hooked onto the top of a water heater so that the recipient has access to helpful instructions when they get to their water heater immediately following a disaster.

====Project history====
PBEM has received these tags from the Regional Water Providers Consortium since at least 2018, and possibly before that year.
 
 

==Pet Safety Window Cling ==
[[File:Curry.jpg|alt=Picture of Curry the parrot|left|thumb|175x175px|''Curry (NET's unofficial mascot) makes a cameo on the window cling.'']]
This is the PBEM version of a window cling that is popular in other places in the country and [https://secure.aspca.org/take-action/pet-safety-pack available through the ASPCA]. However, we are considering discontinuing them after the current stock runs out. They are expensive, and we learned later from firefighters that rescue workers seldom pay them any heed because people do not keep them updated (although, we knew that going in, which is why we added a date line). At least so far, they haven't proved to be particularly popular as a handout, but maybe we haven't found the right way to promote them yet.

====Specifications====
Material: clear RI-Cling printed face down for viewing through glass. Finishing size is 5" x 6". Full color CMYK. Designed in InDesign by Jeremy Van Keuren, artwork completed by [https://www.instagram.com/hughnewell/?hl=en Hugh Newell]. Last print run in July 2022 had them at approximately $3.05 a piece.

==== Appropriate use====
This is a slightly adhesive window cling that relies mostly on static electricity to stay on a window. Optimal placement is on a window near or on a front door so that rescuers have it in plain view. The recipient should write on the side of the cling that faces out and through the window. The recipient should put the day's date when they fill it out to clue rescuers in to how old the information may be.

==== Project history====
[https://jobecker.weebly.com/animals-in-disasters.html Jo Becker] (an animals in disasters speaker and educator) suggested in March 2022 PBEM come up with a pet safety window cling similar to the one put out by the ASPCA. Jeremy worked with Hugh Newell to design one and make an initial print run, which Portland P&D outsourced to [https://proadco.com/ Pro Ad Co].
 
 

==Without Warning! Comic Book==
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"Without Warning" is a comic book for young audiences about a bucolic Pacific Northwest community upended by a major earthquake. PBEM does not print/publish this handout; it is provided by the [https://www.oregon.gov/oem/hazardsprep/pages/preparedness-publications.aspx State of Oregon Office of Emergency Management] for PBEM to distribute. Oregon OEM does not take materials requests from the general public.

====Specifications====
16 page comic book, 8 ½" x 11", saddle stitched. PBEM receives printed copies only through the State of Oregon OEM.

====Appropriate use====
This is a preferred awareness and preparedness publication written and designed with teenagers in mind. ''Without Warning!'' is ideal for events that involve youth and/or TeenCERT.

====Project history====

Althea Rizzo at Oregon OEM collaborated with Oregon's [https://www.darkhorse.com/ Dark Horse Comics] to create ''Without Warning!'' and release it in 2014.<ref>The original press release is available at: https://www.darkhorse.com/Blog/1823/without-warning-earthquake-safety-and-information</ref> Since the release of the comic book, Dark Horse Comics has continued to publish youth preparedness comics under the "Without Warning!" project, such as for tsunamis and [https://www.opb.org/article/2021/12/28/oregon-collaborators-launch-comic-book-on-wildfire-awareness-and-prevention/ wildfires], and Dark Horse has made the series available free to read [https://digital.darkhorse.com/search?q=Without%20Warning! on their project website]. However, PBEM stocks hard copies only of the Earthquake comic at this time.
[[File:Without Warning Comics.png|alt=The three Without Warning! comics published by Dark Horse.|center|thumb|500x500px|''The three'' Without Warning! ''comics published by Dark Horse.'']]
 
 

==NET Brochure ==
[[File:2010 NET Brochure.jpg|alt=Original 2010 NET Brochure. Photography and graphic design by Ethan Jewett.|thumb|309x309px|''Original 2010 NET Brochure (out of print). Photography and graphic design by Ethan Jewett.'']]
The NET Brochure was conceived as a basic "take one"-style brochure connecting recipients to completing a NET application and also informing them of [https://www.publicalerts.org/ PublicAlerts.org]. PBEM will not do more printings of the NET Brochure because its purpose is met with the PocketPrep. However, we still have many copies of this handout in stock (particularly in languages other than English), so they can be requested until the stock runs down.

====Specifications====
Half-fold printed double-sided and full color CYMK. Full bleed. Finished size is 11" x 8 ½". Printed on AEPP Mohawk Text-11. Photographs by Ethan Jewett; graphic design and layout composed in InDesign by Jeremy Van Keuren.

====Appropriate use====
NET Brochures are appropriate as "take one" materials; they require little to no explanation. Best used for audiences who know what Portland NET is and want to learn more. PBEM recommends talking briefly about the Public Alerts.org portion.

====Project history====
PBEM has used a handout like this one since at least 2010, with the current design released in Spring of 2014. The photos came from a photoshoot with Ethan Jewett photographing NET volunteers and PF&R personnel at PFF&R Station #2. PBEM discontinued new print runs after debuting the PocketPrep.
 
 

==Prepare with Pedro!==
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{{#ev:vimeo|547705637|350|right|'''''Video: Prepare with Pedro: Earthquake'''''|frame}}
{{#ev:youtube|ewKBgznQIZw|350|right|'''''Video: Prepare with Pedro Activity Book'''''|frame}}
Prepare with Pedro is a series of K - 2 preparedness storybooks put out by both FEMA and Red Cross. PBEM keeps the earthquake preparedness storybook in stock, but [https://www.ready.gov/kids/prepare-pedro FEMA] and [https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/teaching-kids-about-emergency-preparedness/prepare-with-pedro.html Red Cross] both have many more Pedro materials for download.

====Specifications====
12 page storybook, 8 ½" x 11", saddle stitched. PBEM receives printed copies only through other agencies.

====Appropriate use====
Prepare with Pedro! is PBEM's recommended prep learning material for young children, kindergarten through second grade. Instructors and parents can also download a [https://www.redcross.org/content/dam/redcross/get-help/youth/pwp/en/RedCross-PrepareWithPedro-Earthquake-Poster-EN.pdf Pedro Earthquake Hazard Hunt poster].

The Red Cross recommends complimenting this program with their [https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/teaching-kids-about-emergency-preparedness/pillowcase-project.html Pillowcase Project].

====Project history====
Prepare with Pedro is a joint project of FEMA and the American Red Cross.<ref>See press release at: https://www.fema.gov/blog/get-your-copy-today-popular-prepare-pedro-activity-book-now-available-six-languages</ref> Pedro started popping up around 2020.
 
 

==Retired Printed Community Handout Materials ==
The following materials are retired: out of print and out of stock. '''They cannot be requested from PBEM and PBEM will not do further print runs of them.''' They are published here for volunteers who want to download the files for their own printing.
[[File:OKHELP Sign.jpg|alt=Both sides of an OK/HELP sign for posting in a window.|thumb|232x232px|''Both sides of an OK/HELP sign for posting in a window.'']]

===OK/HELP Signs===
The use case/intent with these signs is that they be distributed to residences. Following an earthquake or other disaster, someone in the home would place one of these signs in a window as a sign to search and rescue teams that help is needed or not needed.

PBEM discontinued print runs of this sign because of cost, and because their use case was illogical and possibly dangerous. For example, what if someone posted the "OK" sign immediately after an earthquake but was severely injured in an aftershock? Incoming disaster responders from around the country are also not trained or informed of their use; a rescuer brought in from another state probably wouldn't even realize that a "HELP" or "OK" sign had anything to do with the aftermath of a disaster. Multnomah County occasionally stocks these signs still, but PBEM does not.

'''Specifications:''' Print front and back. Finishing size is 11" x 8 ½". Original print runs were on some kind of plastic coated card stock. [https://hcpaw.portlandoregon.gov/u/oZWamUgVmsizlZqa/7690bf61-26df-4ac3-a73d-41b50034c117?l DOWNLOAD].

==Notes and References==
<references />
 
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File:NET Brochure.pdf

2026-03-11T22:14:05Z

GlennDevitt: 2025.06.19.brochure.English.pdf

== Summary ==
2025.06.19.brochure.English.pdf

Ten Second Triage (TST)

2026-03-08T22:31:49Z

GlennDevitt: /* Implementation Details for Volunteers */

== Policy Summary: Ten Second Triage (TST) ==
As of January 2026, PBEM has adopted the Ten Second Triage (TST) protocol, in alignment with Portland Fire & Rescue and the guidance of the Medical Director of Multnomah County Emergency Medical Services, [https://www.ohsu.edu/providers/jonathan-jui-md-mph-facep Dr. Jonathan Jui].

'''The goals and result of all triage methods, including ABC and START are the same.''' This is the new, more efficient way of quickly assessing, tagging, and documenting survivors' conditions during the rapid medical triage stage of response.
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|January 08, 2026
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|'''Last revised'''
|March 08, 2026
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|'''Policy owner'''
|PBEM Community Preparedness Team
|-
|'''Author(s)'''
|Glenn C. Devitt (PBEM)
|}


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=== Reason for Policy ===

* '''Safety:''' Operating using a standard medical triage protocol ensures efficient operations for PBEM volunteers, and the most beneficial evaluation of survivors for next-level care.
* '''City liability and risk management:''' PBEM volunteers are required to operate within their training to maintain [[indemnification]].
* '''Consistency and interoperability:''' Ten Second Triage (TST) is recommended for all agencies under the guidance of Multnomah County Emergency Medical Services, including Portland Fire & Rescue.



=== Policy Statement ===
PBEM volunteers learn and use the Ten Second Triage (TST) protocol to evaluate survivors during and after disasters, to sort them for appropriate higher-level care.



=== Scope ===
This policy applies to all PBEM volunteers (NET or ATV) and all Basic NET Trainees



=== Responsibilities ===

; Portland Bureau of Emergency Management (PBEM)
: Provides in-person TST training in Basic NET Unit 4 for trainees beginning January 2026, and via online video for all volunteers. See Implementation Details below.
; PBEM volunteers
: Become familiar with the TST protocol, and complete a severe bleeding control training (such as Stop the Bleed). Decide whether or not triage is a deployment task that you will accept. If it is, add the printed TST flowchart to your NET response pack, and the tagging tools selected by your team. Volunteers are not required to purchase formal TST bracelets or tags; duct tape and a permanent marker will suffice.



=== Definitions ===
N/A



== Implementation Details for Volunteers ==

# Complete training in TST
## Complete Basic NET Training Unit 4, which includes instruction and practice in TST; '''''or'''''
## Watch the recording of the 2026.02.25 training session here, or at [https://vimeo.com/1168708090 this direct link].
{{#ev:vimeo|1168708090|640x360|inline|'''''Video: Introducing Ten Second Triage (TST)'''''}}
# Complete an advanced bleeding control class, such as Stop the Bleed
## As of January 2026 this session is included in Basic NET Training Final Field Exercise
## NETs who completed Basic NET Training prior to January 2026 may request that their Team Leader arrange a training for their group through PBEM.
# ''Optional:'' Complete a CPR/AED certification class offered by PBEM or another accredited provider.



== Compliance ==
All volunteers who are willing to participate in medical triage during operations are responsible for following the Implementation steps above.



== Related Information ==
* [https://volunteerpdx.net/images/0/0e/Ten_Second_Triage_TST_duplex_handout_sheet.pdf TST Protocol Flowchart & Patient Tally Sheet] - print two sheets per page, duplex
* Ten Second Triage [https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/ten-second-triage-tool/ UK website]
* [https://vimeo.com/882170010 UK National Health Service introductory video] (6:34)

Ten Second Triage (TST)

2026-03-08T22:30:19Z

GlennDevitt: /* Policy Summary: Ten Second Triage (TST) */ Embedded training video

== Policy Summary: Ten Second Triage (TST) ==
As of January 2026, PBEM has adopted the Ten Second Triage (TST) protocol, in alignment with Portland Fire & Rescue and the guidance of the Medical Director of Multnomah County Emergency Medical Services, [https://www.ohsu.edu/providers/jonathan-jui-md-mph-facep Dr. Jonathan Jui].

'''The goals and result of all triage methods, including ABC and START are the same.''' This is the new, more efficient way of quickly assessing, tagging, and documenting survivors' conditions during the rapid medical triage stage of response.
{| class="wikitable"
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|'''Effective date'''
|January 08, 2026
|-
|'''Last revised'''
|March 08, 2026
|-
|'''Policy owner'''
|PBEM Community Preparedness Team
|-
|'''Author(s)'''
|Glenn C. Devitt (PBEM)
|}


__TOC__


=== Reason for Policy ===

* '''Safety:''' Operating using a standard medical triage protocol ensures efficient operations for PBEM volunteers, and the most beneficial evaluation of survivors for next-level care.
* '''City liability and risk management:''' PBEM volunteers are required to operate within their training to maintain [[indemnification]].
* '''Consistency and interoperability:''' Ten Second Triage (TST) is recommended for all agencies under the guidance of Multnomah County Emergency Medical Services, including Portland Fire & Rescue.



=== Policy Statement ===
PBEM volunteers learn and use the Ten Second Triage (TST) protocol to evaluate survivors during and after disasters, to sort them for appropriate higher-level care.



=== Scope ===
This policy applies to all PBEM volunteers (NET or ATV) and all Basic NET Trainees



=== Responsibilities ===

; Portland Bureau of Emergency Management (PBEM)
: Provides in-person TST training in Basic NET Unit 4 for trainees beginning January 2026, and via online video for all volunteers. See Implementation Details below.
; PBEM volunteers
: Become familiar with the TST protocol, and complete a severe bleeding control training (such as Stop the Bleed). Decide whether or not triage is a deployment task that you will accept. If it is, add the printed TST flowchart to your NET response pack, and the tagging tools selected by your team. Volunteers are not required to purchase formal TST bracelets or tags; duct tape and a permanent marker will suffice.



=== Definitions ===
N/A



== Implementation Details for Volunteers ==

# Complete training in TST
## Complete Basic NET Training Unit 4, which includes instruction and practice in TST; '''''or'''''
## Watch the [https://vimeo.com/1168708090 recording of the 2026.02.25 training session]:
{{#ev:vimeo|1168708090|640x360|inline|'''''Video: Introducing Ten Second Triage (TST)'''''}}
# Complete an advanced bleeding control class, such as Stop the Bleed
## As of January 2026 this session is included in Basic NET Training Final Field Exercise
## NETs who completed Basic NET Training prior to January 2026 may request that their Team Leader arrange a training for their group through PBEM.
# ''Optional:'' Complete a CPR/AED certification class offered by PBEM or another accredited provider.



== Compliance ==
All volunteers who are willing to participate in medical triage during operations are responsible for following the Implementation steps above.



== Related Information ==
* [https://volunteerpdx.net/images/0/0e/Ten_Second_Triage_TST_duplex_handout_sheet.pdf TST Protocol Flowchart & Patient Tally Sheet] - print two sheets per page, duplex
* Ten Second Triage [https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/ten-second-triage-tool/ UK website]
* [https://vimeo.com/882170010 UK National Health Service introductory video] (6:34)

Speakers Bureau

2026-02-27T21:06:37Z

GlennDevitt: /* Who qualifies? */ modified inclusion of non-NETs

Volunteer Support Function (VSF) [[Volunteer Support Functions Introduction and Directory#VSF 14: Public Information|14.03: CRD Public Outreach]]

Members of the Speakers Bureau are trained to deliver the 60-75 minute presentation ''Emergency Preparation for You, Your Family, and Your Community''. Sometimes the session is referred to as 'emergency prep 101'. We provide this educational format to the public, nonprofit organizations, and other City bureaus and partners virtually and in person. It requires 75 minutes.

== Who qualifies? ==
Typically, Active NETs are preferred based on their training in emergency preparedness and response, but other members of the community might be eligible if eminently qualified.

== Training ==
Two-hour train-the-trainer (TTT) sessions are announced in the PBEM Volunteer Bulletin periodically, and added to [https://pbem.link/miplogin MIP Opportunities > Advanced Training].

After attending a training, you will be provided with a link to the Speakers Bureau application form. If accepted, you will receive notifications when new Speakers Bureau events are posted for Speakers to sign up.

== The Slides ==
The presentation is provided in PowerPoint or PDF format to volunteers who are designated as members of the Speakers Bureau. To maintain an excellent standard of public education, PBEM must train and qualify presenters. The PowerPoint slides are not distributed beyond the Speakers Bureau group.

== Modifying the Presentation Content ==
Speakers Bureau members may not modify the presentation content, which has evolved over a decade and based on many, many presentations to various audiences. We understand that some volunteers may wish to present different or additional information outside the scope of the Speakers Bureau presentation. However, the goal of this program is to effectively deliver these specific topics and knowledge to the public, as advertised. Also, the slides have been verified to comply with ADA accessibility requirements. Therefore, modifying the format is not acceptable, in order to maintain consistency and quality. If you want to do your own thing separately, of course you may, but it cannot be for Speakers Bureau gigs.

== Content Updates ==
Science and circumstances evolve, and information included in the presentation might change. When that happens, PBEM will publish a revised slide deck for Speakers Bureau members, and list the changes.

== The Speakers Bureau Deployment Process ==

# An organization or group of neighbors requests a presentation through our online form at https://pbem.link/eprep
# After PBEM vets the request, it is added '''[https://pbem.link/miplogin in MIP]''' under '''Opportunities > Speakers Bureau'''. Only volunteers qualified to sign up for these opportunities will see these. When we add a batch of events, notification will be sent to Speakers Bureau members, ''and you can simply check MIP periodically''. To filter for Speakers Bureau events only, either:
#* Use Opportunities > List and scroll down to the Speakers Bureau section:[[File:Speakers Bureau Opportunities - List.png|none|thumb|Speakers Bureau Opportunities > List]]
#* Use Opportunities > Calendar and set a filter:[[File:Speakers Bureau Opportunities - Calendar filter.png|none|thumb|Speakers Bureau Opportunities > Calendar filter]]
# Decide if you will take the event:
#* '''If the event is in your neighborhood''', and the details in the description sound appealing to you, sign up and it’s yours! No one else will be able to sign up after you claim the event. So please '''''read the assignment details carefully and double-check your schedule first'''''. Because PBEM does not want to drop the ball on public events, '''you cannot cancel a Speakers Bureau sign-up in MIP yourself'''. You must [[Mailto:net@portlandoregon.gov?subject=Speakers%20Bureau%20Cancelation email PBEM]] so that we know to re-fill your slot.
#* '''If the event is ''not'' in your neighborhood, and there is a Speakers Bureau member in that neighborhood ([[Speakers Bureau#List of Neighborhoods with Speakers Bureau Members|list below]]),''' please wait a couple of days before claiming it, so that a local volunteer has first dibs. We want neighbors educating neighbors when possible, because this is a great way to recruit NETs and ATVs for your local team.
# '''After you sign up for a gig, the description in MIP will include additional information.''' You, and only you, will now be able to see the name, phone number, and email information for the event organizer. Please '''contact them directly''' to finalize arrangements, including slide display technology (see [[Speakers Bureau#Audio/Visual Support|Audio/Visual Support]]). You also will see the full address of the presentation location they submitted.
# Request PocketPreps and other handout materials if you don't already have enough: https://pbem.link/pbemevent

== After a Presentation ==

# Send a note or email to the organizer thanking them for inviting you. Include any supplemental information that you promised during your presentation.
# [https://pbem.link/miplogin Log your time in MIP].
# [https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/9ad16c65b5044edfbda23b05fb354fc9 Log your event using this form] so that it is counted in the [https://app.smartsheet.com/b/publish?EQBCT=ec93a2047d334673b524309b69421664 Community Outreach Tracking Dashboard].
# Unless there are privacy concerns, send great event photos to [mailto:net@portlandoregon.gov?subject=Photos of outreach event for the Tumblr net@portlandoregon.gov] for posting on [https://portlandnet.tumblr.com/ the NET Tumblr]! Include date and location.

== Audio/Visual Support ==
'''Ensure that you and your host figure out how you will display your slides in advance!''' We do not recommend doing the presentation without the visual aids; if the host cannot provide a TV to hook into, it's up to you whether you wish to hand over the presentation to someone else, or ask them to change venues.

=== Laptop for PowerPoint Slides ===
Speakers Bureau members are expected to use their own laptop or other device to run the PowerPoint slideshow. PBEM does not have computers to loan.

=== Slide Display from Your Laptop ===
'''Screencast/Chromecast/AirPlay:''' The current technology for connecting your device to a TV/monitor requires no cables, instead using wifi or Bluetooth. This capability is built in to current versions of [https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/screen-mirroring-and-projecting-to-your-pc-or-wireless-display-5af9f371-c704-1c7f-8f0d-fa607551d09c Windows], [https://support.apple.com/en-us/102661 Apple], and [https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-cast-screen-from-android-to-tv-4769259 Android] devices.

'''HDMI:''' Most modern devices, both laptops and TVs, have a physical [https://www.lifewire.com/hdmi-facts-high-definition-multimedia-interface-1847337 HDMI port]. If this is the capability your host has, we suggest taking your own HDMI cable, rather than relying on one being availible.

'''Projector:''' PBEM has an ancient projector, which does not plug in to most modern laptops. Not recommended.

=== Amplified Sound ===
Typically, venues that host large groups (>30 people) have a microphone and speaker setup. If not, PBEM has a portable speaker system; please note that it is a bit heavy, and you must come by the PBEM office to be trained how to use it.

== Speakers Bureau Intra-group Communication Tool ==
Members of the Speakers Bureau may use the 'Committee' communication tool in MIP to send an email directly to all other members of the group. Suggested uses include seeking a co-presenter, and asking advice about handling a challenging question or audience. Your identity and email are not revealed to other Members; a person will only receive your email address if you reply to a message they have sent.

To message the group, [https://pbem.link/miplogin in MIP] go to your Contact tab, and compose your message. We strongly suggest including two identifying words at the beginning of your email: '<nowiki/>'''''Speakers Bureau:''' Request for advice''<nowiki/>', instead of simply '<nowiki/>''Request for advice''<nowiki/>'. We have asked the MIP folks to add this as an automatic feature in the system, but it is not currently available.

== Additional Presentation Topics and Tools ==
[https://volunteerpdx.net/images/9/92/Recruitment_QR_Code_Sign.png Printable page with QR codes for joining NET/BEECN]

[[Printed Community Handout Materials]]

In the future, additional specific presentations might be offered such as [[Severe Weather Operations: Heat|Heat Illness Prevention]], [https://portlandnet.tumblr.com/search/sanitation Disaster Sanitation], and [https://portlandnet.tumblr.com/post/185890820625/shelter-in-place-training-videos-proud-to Sheltering in Place].

== List of Neighborhoods with Speakers Bureau Members ==
''Updated 2026.02.27''

* Boie
* Brentwood-Darlington
* Centennial
* Collins View
* Eliot
* Foster-Powell
* Goose Hollow
* Hayhurst
* Hillsdale
* Homestead
* Hosford-Abernethy
* Irvington
* Kerns
* King
* Laurelhurst
* Madison South
* Maplewood
* Mt. Scott-Arleta
* Mt. Tabor
* Multnomah
* North Tabor
* Northwest District
* Northwest Heights
* Parkrose
* Pearl District
* Piedmont
* Reed
* Rose City Park
* Roseway
* Sellwood-Moreland
* St. Johns
* Sullivan's Gulch
* Woodstock

Speakers Bureau

2026-02-27T21:01:53Z

GlennDevitt: /* Additional Presentation Topics and Tools */ Removed link to nonexisent 'Speakers Resources' page

Volunteer Support Function (VSF) [[Volunteer Support Functions Introduction and Directory#VSF 14: Public Information|14.03: CRD Public Outreach]]

Members of the Speakers Bureau are trained to deliver the 60-75 minute presentation ''Emergency Preparation for You, Your Family, and Your Community''. Sometimes the session is referred to as 'emergency prep 101'. We provide this educational format to the public, nonprofit organizations, and other City bureaus and partners virtually and in person. It requires 75 minutes.

== Who qualifies? ==
Typically, Active NETs are preferred based on their training in emergency preparedness and response, but other members of the community are eligible.

== Training ==
Two-hour train-the-trainer (TTT) sessions are announced in the PBEM Volunteer Bulletin periodically, and added to [https://pbem.link/miplogin MIP Opportunities > Advanced Training].

After attending a training, you will be provided with a link to the Speakers Bureau application form. If accepted, you will receive notifications when new Speakers Bureau events are posted for Speakers to sign up.

== The Slides ==
The presentation is provided in PowerPoint or PDF format to volunteers who are designated as members of the Speakers Bureau. To maintain an excellent standard of public education, PBEM must train and qualify presenters. The PowerPoint slides are not distributed beyond the Speakers Bureau group.

== Modifying the Presentation Content ==
Speakers Bureau members may not modify the presentation content, which has evolved over a decade and based on many, many presentations to various audiences. We understand that some volunteers may wish to present different or additional information outside the scope of the Speakers Bureau presentation. However, the goal of this program is to effectively deliver these specific topics and knowledge to the public, as advertised. Also, the slides have been verified to comply with ADA accessibility requirements. Therefore, modifying the format is not acceptable, in order to maintain consistency and quality. If you want to do your own thing separately, of course you may, but it cannot be for Speakers Bureau gigs.

== Content Updates ==
Science and circumstances evolve, and information included in the presentation might change. When that happens, PBEM will publish a revised slide deck for Speakers Bureau members, and list the changes.

== The Speakers Bureau Deployment Process ==

# An organization or group of neighbors requests a presentation through our online form at https://pbem.link/eprep
# After PBEM vets the request, it is added '''[https://pbem.link/miplogin in MIP]''' under '''Opportunities > Speakers Bureau'''. Only volunteers qualified to sign up for these opportunities will see these. When we add a batch of events, notification will be sent to Speakers Bureau members, and you can simply check MIP periodically. To filter for Speakers Bureau events only, either:
#* Use Opportunities > List and scroll down to the Speakers Bureau section:[[File:Speakers Bureau Opportunities - List.png|none|thumb|Speakers Bureau Opportunities > List]]
#* Use Opportunities > Calendar and set a filter:[[File:Speakers Bureau Opportunities - Calendar filter.png|none|thumb|Speakers Bureau Opportunities > Calendar filter]]
# Decide if you will take the event:
#* '''If the event is in your neighborhood''', and the details in the description sound appealing to you, sign up and it’s yours! No one else will be able to sign up after you claim the event. So please '''''read the assignment details carefully and double-check your schedule first'''''. Because PBEM does not want to drop the ball on public events, '''you cannot cancel a Speakers Bureau sign-up in MIP yourself'''. You must [[Mailto:net@portlandoregon.gov?subject=Speakers%20Bureau%20Cancelation email PBEM]] so that we know to re-fill your slot.
#* '''If the event is ''not'' in your neighborhood, and there is a Speakers Bureau member in that neighborhood ([[Speakers Bureau#List of Neighborhoods with Speakers Bureau Members|list below]]),''' please wait a couple of days before claiming it, so that a local volunteer has first dibs. We want neighbors educating neighbors when possible, because this is a great way to recruit NETs and ATVs for your local team.
# '''After you sign up for a gig, the description in MIP will include additional information.''' You, and only you, will now be able to see the name, phone number, and email information for the event organizer. Please '''contact them directly''' to finalize arrangements, including slide display technology (see [[Speakers Bureau#Audio/Visual Support|Audio/Visual Support]]). You also will see the full address of the presentation location they submitted.
# Request PocketPreps and other handout materials if you don't already have enough: https://pbem.link/pbemevent

== After a Presentation ==

# Send a note or email to the organizer thanking them for inviting you. Include any supplemental information that you promised during your presentation.
# [https://pbem.link/miplogin Log your time in MIP].
# [https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/9ad16c65b5044edfbda23b05fb354fc9 Log your event using this form] so that it is counted in the [https://app.smartsheet.com/b/publish?EQBCT=ec93a2047d334673b524309b69421664 Community Outreach Tracking Dashboard].
# Unless there are privacy concerns, send great event photos to [mailto:net@portlandoregon.gov?subject=Photos of outreach event for the Tumblr net@portlandoregon.gov] for posting on [https://portlandnet.tumblr.com/ the NET Tumblr]! Include date and location.

== Audio/Visual Support ==
'''Ensure that you and your host figure out how you will display your slides in advance!''' We do not recommend doing the presentation without the visual aids; if the host cannot provide a TV to hook into, it's up to you whether you wish to hand over the presentation to someone else, or ask them to change venues.

=== Laptop for PowerPoint Slides ===
Speakers Bureau members are expected to use their own laptop or other device to run the PowerPoint slideshow. PBEM does not have computers to loan.

=== Slide Display from Your Laptop ===
'''Screencast/Chromecast/AirPlay:''' The current technology for connecting your device to a TV/monitor requires no cables, instead using wifi or Bluetooth. This capability is built in to current versions of [https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/screen-mirroring-and-projecting-to-your-pc-or-wireless-display-5af9f371-c704-1c7f-8f0d-fa607551d09c Windows], [https://support.apple.com/en-us/102661 Apple], and [https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-cast-screen-from-android-to-tv-4769259 Android] devices.

'''HDMI:''' Most modern devices, both laptops and TVs, have a physical [https://www.lifewire.com/hdmi-facts-high-definition-multimedia-interface-1847337 HDMI port]. If this is the capability your host has, we suggest taking your own HDMI cable, rather than relying on one being availible.

'''Projector:''' PBEM has an ancient projector, which does not plug in to most modern laptops. Not recommended.

=== Amplified Sound ===
Typically, venues that host large groups (>30 people) have a microphone and speaker setup. If not, PBEM has a portable speaker system; please note that it is a bit heavy, and you must come by the PBEM office to be trained how to use it.

== Speakers Bureau Intra-group Communication Tool ==
Members of the Speakers Bureau may use the 'Committee' communication tool in MIP to send an email directly to all other members of the group. Suggested uses include seeking a co-presenter, and asking advice about handling a challenging question or audience. Your identity and email are not revealed to other Members; a person will only receive your email address if you reply to a message they have sent.

To message the group, [https://pbem.link/miplogin in MIP] go to your Contact tab, and compose your message. We strongly suggest including two identifying words at the beginning of your email: '<nowiki/>'''''Speakers Bureau:''' Request for advice''<nowiki/>', instead of simply '<nowiki/>''Request for advice''<nowiki/>'. We have asked the MIP folks to add this as an automatic feature in the system, but it is not currently available.

== Additional Presentation Topics and Tools ==
[https://volunteerpdx.net/images/9/92/Recruitment_QR_Code_Sign.png Printable page with QR codes for joining NET/BEECN]

[[Printed Community Handout Materials]]

In the future, additional specific presentations might be offered such as [[Severe Weather Operations: Heat|Heat Illness Prevention]], [https://portlandnet.tumblr.com/search/sanitation Disaster Sanitation], and [https://portlandnet.tumblr.com/post/185890820625/shelter-in-place-training-videos-proud-to Sheltering in Place].

== List of Neighborhoods with Speakers Bureau Members ==
''Updated 2026.02.27''

* Boie
* Brentwood-Darlington
* Centennial
* Collins View
* Eliot
* Foster-Powell
* Goose Hollow
* Hayhurst
* Hillsdale
* Homestead
* Hosford-Abernethy
* Irvington
* Kerns
* King
* Laurelhurst
* Madison South
* Maplewood
* Mt. Scott-Arleta
* Mt. Tabor
* Multnomah
* North Tabor
* Northwest District
* Northwest Heights
* Parkrose
* Pearl District
* Piedmont
* Reed
* Rose City Park
* Roseway
* Sellwood-Moreland
* St. Johns
* Sullivan's Gulch
* Woodstock

Speakers Bureau

2026-02-27T21:00:56Z

GlennDevitt: /* List of Neighborhoods with Speakers Bureau Members */ Updated list of neighborhoods after 2026.01.18 training and approvals

Volunteer Support Function (VSF) [[Volunteer Support Functions Introduction and Directory#VSF 14: Public Information|14.03: CRD Public Outreach]]

Members of the Speakers Bureau are trained to deliver the 60-75 minute presentation ''Emergency Preparation for You, Your Family, and Your Community''. Sometimes the session is referred to as 'emergency prep 101'. We provide this educational format to the public, nonprofit organizations, and other City bureaus and partners virtually and in person. It requires 75 minutes.

== Who qualifies? ==
Typically, Active NETs are preferred based on their training in emergency preparedness and response, but other members of the community are eligible.

== Training ==
Two-hour train-the-trainer (TTT) sessions are announced in the PBEM Volunteer Bulletin periodically, and added to [https://pbem.link/miplogin MIP Opportunities > Advanced Training].

After attending a training, you will be provided with a link to the Speakers Bureau application form. If accepted, you will receive notifications when new Speakers Bureau events are posted for Speakers to sign up.

== The Slides ==
The presentation is provided in PowerPoint or PDF format to volunteers who are designated as members of the Speakers Bureau. To maintain an excellent standard of public education, PBEM must train and qualify presenters. The PowerPoint slides are not distributed beyond the Speakers Bureau group.

== Modifying the Presentation Content ==
Speakers Bureau members may not modify the presentation content, which has evolved over a decade and based on many, many presentations to various audiences. We understand that some volunteers may wish to present different or additional information outside the scope of the Speakers Bureau presentation. However, the goal of this program is to effectively deliver these specific topics and knowledge to the public, as advertised. Also, the slides have been verified to comply with ADA accessibility requirements. Therefore, modifying the format is not acceptable, in order to maintain consistency and quality. If you want to do your own thing separately, of course you may, but it cannot be for Speakers Bureau gigs.

== Content Updates ==
Science and circumstances evolve, and information included in the presentation might change. When that happens, PBEM will publish a revised slide deck for Speakers Bureau members, and list the changes.

== The Speakers Bureau Deployment Process ==

# An organization or group of neighbors requests a presentation through our online form at https://pbem.link/eprep
# After PBEM vets the request, it is added '''[https://pbem.link/miplogin in MIP]''' under '''Opportunities > Speakers Bureau'''. Only volunteers qualified to sign up for these opportunities will see these. When we add a batch of events, notification will be sent to Speakers Bureau members, and you can simply check MIP periodically. To filter for Speakers Bureau events only, either:
#* Use Opportunities > List and scroll down to the Speakers Bureau section:[[File:Speakers Bureau Opportunities - List.png|none|thumb|Speakers Bureau Opportunities > List]]
#* Use Opportunities > Calendar and set a filter:[[File:Speakers Bureau Opportunities - Calendar filter.png|none|thumb|Speakers Bureau Opportunities > Calendar filter]]
# Decide if you will take the event:
#* '''If the event is in your neighborhood''', and the details in the description sound appealing to you, sign up and it’s yours! No one else will be able to sign up after you claim the event. So please '''''read the assignment details carefully and double-check your schedule first'''''. Because PBEM does not want to drop the ball on public events, '''you cannot cancel a Speakers Bureau sign-up in MIP yourself'''. You must [[Mailto:net@portlandoregon.gov?subject=Speakers%20Bureau%20Cancelation email PBEM]] so that we know to re-fill your slot.
#* '''If the event is ''not'' in your neighborhood, and there is a Speakers Bureau member in that neighborhood ([[Speakers Bureau#List of Neighborhoods with Speakers Bureau Members|list below]]),''' please wait a couple of days before claiming it, so that a local volunteer has first dibs. We want neighbors educating neighbors when possible, because this is a great way to recruit NETs and ATVs for your local team.
# '''After you sign up for a gig, the description in MIP will include additional information.''' You, and only you, will now be able to see the name, phone number, and email information for the event organizer. Please '''contact them directly''' to finalize arrangements, including slide display technology (see [[Speakers Bureau#Audio/Visual Support|Audio/Visual Support]]). You also will see the full address of the presentation location they submitted.
# Request PocketPreps and other handout materials if you don't already have enough: https://pbem.link/pbemevent

== After a Presentation ==

# Send a note or email to the organizer thanking them for inviting you. Include any supplemental information that you promised during your presentation.
# [https://pbem.link/miplogin Log your time in MIP].
# [https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/9ad16c65b5044edfbda23b05fb354fc9 Log your event using this form] so that it is counted in the [https://app.smartsheet.com/b/publish?EQBCT=ec93a2047d334673b524309b69421664 Community Outreach Tracking Dashboard].
# Unless there are privacy concerns, send great event photos to [mailto:net@portlandoregon.gov?subject=Photos of outreach event for the Tumblr net@portlandoregon.gov] for posting on [https://portlandnet.tumblr.com/ the NET Tumblr]! Include date and location.

== Audio/Visual Support ==
'''Ensure that you and your host figure out how you will display your slides in advance!''' We do not recommend doing the presentation without the visual aids; if the host cannot provide a TV to hook into, it's up to you whether you wish to hand over the presentation to someone else, or ask them to change venues.

=== Laptop for PowerPoint Slides ===
Speakers Bureau members are expected to use their own laptop or other device to run the PowerPoint slideshow. PBEM does not have computers to loan.

=== Slide Display from Your Laptop ===
'''Screencast/Chromecast/AirPlay:''' The current technology for connecting your device to a TV/monitor requires no cables, instead using wifi or Bluetooth. This capability is built in to current versions of [https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/screen-mirroring-and-projecting-to-your-pc-or-wireless-display-5af9f371-c704-1c7f-8f0d-fa607551d09c Windows], [https://support.apple.com/en-us/102661 Apple], and [https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-cast-screen-from-android-to-tv-4769259 Android] devices.

'''HDMI:''' Most modern devices, both laptops and TVs, have a physical [https://www.lifewire.com/hdmi-facts-high-definition-multimedia-interface-1847337 HDMI port]. If this is the capability your host has, we suggest taking your own HDMI cable, rather than relying on one being availible.

'''Projector:''' PBEM has an ancient projector, which does not plug in to most modern laptops. Not recommended.

=== Amplified Sound ===
Typically, venues that host large groups (>30 people) have a microphone and speaker setup. If not, PBEM has a portable speaker system; please note that it is a bit heavy, and you must come by the PBEM office to be trained how to use it.

== Speakers Bureau Intra-group Communication Tool ==
Members of the Speakers Bureau may use the 'Committee' communication tool in MIP to send an email directly to all other members of the group. Suggested uses include seeking a co-presenter, and asking advice about handling a challenging question or audience. Your identity and email are not revealed to other Members; a person will only receive your email address if you reply to a message they have sent.

To message the group, [https://pbem.link/miplogin in MIP] go to your Contact tab, and compose your message. We strongly suggest including two identifying words at the beginning of your email: '<nowiki/>'''''Speakers Bureau:''' Request for advice''<nowiki/>', instead of simply '<nowiki/>''Request for advice''<nowiki/>'. We have asked the MIP folks to add this as an automatic feature in the system, but it is not currently available.

== Additional Presentation Topics and Tools ==
[https://volunteerpdx.net/images/9/92/Recruitment_QR_Code_Sign.png Printable page with QR codes for joining NET/BEECN]

[[Printed Community Handout Materials]]

[[Portland Preparedness Background Information]] - A sort of FAQ for Speakers.

In the future, additional specific presentations might be offered such as [[Severe Weather Operations: Heat|Heat Illness Prevention]], [https://portlandnet.tumblr.com/search/sanitation Disaster Sanitation], and [https://portlandnet.tumblr.com/post/185890820625/shelter-in-place-training-videos-proud-to Sheltering in Place].

== List of Neighborhoods with Speakers Bureau Members ==
''Updated 2026.02.27''

* Boie
* Brentwood-Darlington
* Centennial
* Collins View
* Eliot
* Foster-Powell
* Goose Hollow
* Hayhurst
* Hillsdale
* Homestead
* Hosford-Abernethy
* Irvington
* Kerns
* King
* Laurelhurst
* Madison South
* Maplewood
* Mt. Scott-Arleta
* Mt. Tabor
* Multnomah
* North Tabor
* Northwest District
* Northwest Heights
* Parkrose
* Pearl District
* Piedmont
* Reed
* Rose City Park
* Roseway
* Sellwood-Moreland
* St. Johns
* Sullivan's Gulch
* Woodstock

Ten Second Triage (TST)

2026-02-27T02:51:13Z

GlennDevitt: /* Implementation Details for Volunteers */ Added video link https://vimeo.com/1168708090

== Policy Summary: Ten Second Triage (TST) ==
As of January 2026, PBEM has adopted the Ten Second Triage (TST) protocol, in alignment with Portland Fire & Rescue and the guidance of the Medical Director of Multnomah County Emergency Medical Services, [https://www.ohsu.edu/providers/jonathan-jui-md-mph-facep Dr. Jonathan Jui].

'''The goals and result of all triage methods, including ABC and START are the same.''' This is the new, more efficient way of quickly assessing, tagging, and documenting survivors' conditions during the rapid medical triage stage of response.
{| class="wikitable"
|+
|'''Effective date'''
|January 08, 2026
|-
|'''Last revised'''
|February 26, 2026
|-
|'''Policy owner'''
|PBEM Community Preparedness Team
|-
|'''Author(s)'''
|Glenn C. Devitt (PBEM)
|}


__TOC__


=== Reason for Policy ===

* '''Safety:''' Operating using a standard medical triage protocol ensures efficient operations for PBEM volunteers, and the most beneficial evaluation of survivors for next-level care.
* '''City liability and risk management:''' PBEM volunteers are required to operate within their training to maintain [[indemnification]].
* '''Consistency and interoperability:''' Ten Second Triage (TST) is recommended for all agencies under the guidance of Multnomah County Emergency Medical Services, including Portland Fire & Rescue.



=== Policy Statement ===
PBEM volunteers learn and use the Ten Second Triage (TST) protocol to evaluate survivors during and after disasters, to sort them for appropriate higher-level care.



=== Scope ===
This policy applies to all PBEM volunteers (NET or ATV) and all Basic NET Trainees



=== Responsibilities ===

; Portland Bureau of Emergency Management (PBEM)
: Provides in-person TST training in Basic NET Unit 4 for trainees beginning January 2026, and via online video for all volunteers. See Implementation Details below.
; PBEM volunteers
: Become familiar with the TST protocol, and complete a severe bleeding control training (such as Stop the Bleed). Decide whether or not triage is a deployment task that you will accept. If it is, add the printed TST flowchart to your NET response pack, and the tagging tools selected by your team. Volunteers are not required to purchase formal TST bracelets or tags; duct tape and a permanent marker will suffice.



=== Definitions ===
N/A



== Implementation Details for Volunteers ==

# Complete training in TST
## Complete Basic NET Training Unit 4, which includes instruction and practice in TST; '''''or'''''
## Watch the [https://vimeo.com/1168708090 recording of the 2026.02.25 training session].
# Complete an advanced bleeding control class, such as Stop the Bleed
## As of January 2026 this session is included in Basic NET Training Final Field Exercise
## NETs who completed Basic NET Training prior to January 2026 may request that their Team Leader arrange a training for their group through PBEM.
# ''Optional:'' Complete a CPR/AED certification class offered by PBEM or another accredited provider.



== Compliance ==
All volunteers who are willing to participate in medical triage during operations are responsible for following the Implementation steps above.



== Related Information ==
* [https://volunteerpdx.net/images/0/0e/Ten_Second_Triage_TST_duplex_handout_sheet.pdf TST Protocol Flowchart & Patient Tally Sheet] - print two sheets per page, duplex
* Ten Second Triage [https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/ten-second-triage-tool/ UK website]
* [https://vimeo.com/882170010 UK National Health Service introductory video] (6:34)