Community Preparedness Team Strategic Plan - Revision history

GlennDevitt: /* NET Goal #3: Increase Basic NET Training capacity */ tweaks

2026-05-03T18:41:58Z

NET Goal #3: Increase Basic NET Training capacity: tweaks

GlennDevitt: /* NET Goal #3: Increase Basic NET Training capacity */

2026-05-03T18:28:54Z

NET Goal #3: Increase Basic NET Training capacity

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	\|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? - ''No.'']'''		\|We currently can reliably use only the PF&R Training Center Main Classroom on weekends. The classroom components are limited to 60 people, because more makes it impossible to take questions. Managing 60 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? - ''No.'']'''
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GlennDevitt: /* NET Goal #2: Improve program accessibility */ Revising

2026-05-02T23:16:19Z

NET Goal #2: Improve program accessibility: Revising

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	\| style="width: 5%; text-align:center" \|'''<big>NET 2A</big>'''		\| style="width: 5%; text-align:center" \|'''<big>NET 2A</big>'''
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	\| ~~style="width: 20%" \|~~		\|Interpretation/Translation
	\|~~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]'''		\|As part of the overall community training strategy, evaluate capacity to offer classes with interpretation, and schedule far in advance.
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	\| style="width: 15%; background-color: #B8F5D0; text-align: center; color: black" \|<big>'''Proposed'''</big>		\| 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>'''		\| 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		\|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?]'''~~		\|A volunteer workgroup plans to complete a pilot training curriculum before end of summer 2026. It will draw on various protocols and best practices. Eventually add a BNT component.
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	\| style="width: 15%; background-color: #B8F5D0; text-align: center; color: black" \|<big>'''Proposed'''</big>		\| style="width: 15%; background-color: #B8F5D0; text-align: center; color: black" \|<big>'''Proposed'''</big>
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	\|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?]'''		\|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? - ''No.'']'''
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	\| style="width: 15%; background-color: #B8F5D0; text-align: center; color: black" \|<big>'''Proposed'''</big>		\| style="width: 15%; background-color: #B8F5D0; text-align: center; color: black" \|<big>'''Proposed'''</big>
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	\|Address instructor constraints		\|Address instructor constraints
	\|'''[JVK note:''' '''are you referring to payment methods?]'''		\|'''[JVK note:''' '''are you referring to payment methods? ''- No.'']'''
	* 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.		* 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.

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	\|‘Autonomy’ does not mean ‘chaos’. Continue to foster initiative, and reward integration of those efforts ~~withing~~ established NET policy and priorities.		\|‘Autonomy’ does not mean ‘chaos’. Continue to foster initiative, and reward integration of those efforts within 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.'''		'''JVK note:''' '''Agreed, but not sure this belongs in a strategic plan if a strategic plan presupposes maintaining a status quo. ''- The point is to monitor teams' training approaches, and propagate good ones.'''''
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	\| style="width: 15%; background-color: #B8F5D0; text-align: center; color: black" \|<big>'''Proposed'''</big>		\| style="width: 15%; background-color: #B8F5D0; text-align: center; color: black" \|<big>'''Proposed'''</big>

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

2026-05-01T01:16:38Z

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

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	Emphasize community-building and the fact that there is a role in NET for everyone.		Emphasize community-building and the fact that there is a role in NET for everyone.
	Work with the PBEM PIO.		Work with the PBEM PIO.

	~~Consider a CCWG/regional approach.~~

	~~'''[JVK note: would like clarification on this last point...why a CCWG/Regional approach?]'''~~
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	\| style="width: 15%; background-color: #B8F5D0; text-align: center; color: black" \|<big>'''Proposed'''</big>		\| style="width: 15%; background-color: #B8F5D0; text-align: center; color: black" \|<big>'''Proposed'''</big>
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	\|BEECN & NET Integration		\|BEECN & NET Integration
	\|Continue to merge the programs from the volunteer and administrative perspectives, so that BEECN volunteers are ~~not ‘othered’~~.		\|Continue to merge the programs from the volunteer and administrative perspectives, so that BEECN volunteers are fully integrated under the VSF structure.
	~~'''[JVK note: what do we mean by "othered"?]'''~~		Continue the tradition of publicly advertising BEECN sites as a distinct emergency response capability.
	Continue ~~to promote~~ the BEECN ~~program publicly~~ as a ~~stand-alone~~ capability.

	~~'''[JVK note: looking for clarification on this last point as well...if they're a branch of a local NET's response, they're not stand alone yes?]'''~~
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	\| style="width: 15%; background-color: #B8F5D0; text-align: center; color: black" \|<big>'''Proposed'''</big>		\| 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>'''		\| style="width: 5%; text-align:center" \|<big>'''NET 1C'''</big>
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	~~\|Raise~~ NET ~~visibility~~
	~~\|Within legal and ethical bounds, investigate means to collaborate with Friends of Portland NET, COAD, and other partners to better promote the value of NET to Portland.~~
	~~'''[JVK note: I would hope "legal bounds" is presupposed. But anyway, promote the value of NET to who? Reads a little vague.]'''~~
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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 1D~~'''</big>
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	\|Complete a [https://app.smartsheet.com/b/publish?EQBCT=af06ca29dd8d4b0badab875e0a6b06b8 comprehensive data dashboard]		\|Complete a [https://app.smartsheet.com/b/publish?EQBCT=af06ca29dd8d4b0badab875e0a6b06b8 comprehensive data dashboard]

Net@portlandoregon.gov: /* Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD) */

2026-04-30T20:21:08Z

Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD)

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	Together, we can make sure our communities receive timely information, resources, and support—especially those most impacted by emergencies.		Together, we can make sure our communities receive timely information, resources, and support—especially those most impacted by emergencies.
	~~<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed">~~

	==== COAD Goal #1: Build and strengthen cross-sector coordination for disaster preparedness and response ====		==== COAD Goal #1: Build and strengthen cross-sector coordination for disaster preparedness and response ====
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	==== COAD Response Network ====		==== COAD Response Network ====
	~~</div>~~

	=== Community Trainings ===		=== Community Trainings ===

Net@portlandoregon.gov: /* NET Goal #1: Branding & Awareness of NET */

2026-04-30T19:55:31Z

NET Goal #1: Branding & Awareness of NET

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	Continue to promote the BEECN program publicly as a stand-alone capability.		Continue to promote the BEECN program publicly as a stand-alone capability.

	'''[JVK note: looking for clarification on this last point as well]'''		'''[JVK note: looking for clarification on this last point as well...if they're a branch of a local NET's response, they're not stand alone yes?]'''
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	\| style="width: 15%; background-color: #B8F5D0; text-align: center; color: black" \|<big>'''Proposed'''</big>		\| style="width: 15%; background-color: #B8F5D0; text-align: center; color: black" \|<big>'''Proposed'''</big>
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	\|Raise NET visibility		\|Raise NET visibility
	\|Within legal and ethical bounds, investigate means to collaborate with Friends of Portland NET, COAD, and other partners to better promote the value of NET to Portland.		\|Within legal and ethical bounds, investigate means to collaborate with Friends of Portland NET, COAD, and other partners to better promote the value of NET to Portland.
	'''[JVK note: I would hope "legal bounds" is presupposed. But anyway, promote the value of NET to who? ~~This reads~~ a little vague.]'''		'''[JVK note: I would hope "legal bounds" is presupposed. But anyway, promote the value of NET to who? Reads a little vague.]'''
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	\| style="width: 15%; background-color: #B8F5D0; text-align: center; color: black" \|<big>'''Proposed'''</big>		\| style="width: 15%; background-color: #B8F5D0; text-align: center; color: black" \|<big>'''Proposed'''</big>
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	\| style="width: 15%; background-color: #B8F5D0; text-align: center; color: black" \|<big>'''Proposed'''</big>		\| 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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	\|}		\|}

Net@portlandoregon.gov: /* Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD) */

2026-03-31T23:56:33Z

Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD)

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	Together, we can make sure our communities receive timely information, resources, and support—especially those most impacted by emergencies.		Together, we can make sure our communities receive timely information, resources, and support—especially those most impacted by emergencies.
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	==== COAD Goal #1: Build and strengthen cross-sector coordination for disaster preparedness and response ====		==== COAD Goal #1: Build and strengthen cross-sector coordination for disaster preparedness and response ====
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	==== COAD Response Network ====		==== COAD Response Network ====
			</div>

	=== Community Trainings ===		=== Community Trainings ===

Net@portlandoregon.gov: /* Basic Earthquake Emergency Communications Nodes (BEECN) */

2026-03-31T23:52:56Z

Basic Earthquake Emergency Communications Nodes (BEECN)

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	'''Program manager:''' Jeremy Van Keuren		'''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]].''		:''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 ====		==== BEECN Goal #1: Pull the BEECN Readiness Score to a consistent 50% quarterly average ====
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	\| style="width: 15%; background-color: #00C96B; text-align: center; color: white" \|<big>'''Committee Approved'''</big>		\| style="width: 15%; background-color: #00C96B; text-align: center; color: white" \|<big>'''Committee Approved'''</big>
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	=== Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD) ===		=== Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD) ===

Net@portlandoregon.gov: /* Portland Neighborhood Emergency Teams (Portland NET) */

2026-03-31T23:52:18Z

Portland Neighborhood Emergency Teams (Portland NET)

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

	'''Background:''' TBA		'''Background:''' TBA

	To view, click the EXPAND link to the right of the screen.		To view, click the EXPAND link to the right of the screen.
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	\| style="width: 15%; background-color: #B8F5D0; text-align: center; color: black" \|<big>'''Proposed'''</big>		\| style="width: 15%; background-color: #B8F5D0; text-align: center; color: black" \|<big>'''Proposed'''</big>
	\|}		\|}
			</div>
	==== UNIDOS NET ====		==== UNIDOS NET ====

Net@portlandoregon.gov: /* Portland Neighborhood Emergency Teams (Portland NET) */

2026-03-31T23:51:38Z

Portland Neighborhood Emergency Teams (Portland NET)

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

	'''Background:''' TBA		'''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 ====		==== NET Goal #1: Branding & Awareness of NET ====

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	\| style="width: 20%" \|Address Facility Contraints		\| 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 60 people, because more makes it impossible to take questions. Managing 60 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? - ''No.'']'''		\|Likely, this issue is not solvable at this time. We currently can reliably use only the PF&R Training Center Main Classroom on weekends. The classroom components are limited to 60 people, because more makes it impossible to take questions. Managing 60 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? - ''No.'']'''
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	\| style="width: 15%; background-color: #B8F5D0; text-align: center; color: black" \|<big>'''Proposed'''</big>		\| style="width: 15%; background-color: #B8F5D0; text-align: center; color: black" \|<big>'''Proposed'''</big>
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	\|Increase Available PF&R instructors		\|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.~~		* Decide whether recruiting more PF&R Instructors is feasible at this juncture, or should be deferred to future budget cycles.

	* See Improve PF&R Buy-in.
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	\| style="width: 15%; background-color: #B8F5D0; text-align: center; color: black" \|<big>'''Proposed'''</big>		\| style="width: 15%; background-color: #B8F5D0; text-align: center; color: black" \|<big>'''Proposed'''</big>
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	* Staff should continue to focus on training trainers, not delivering classes themselves. The latter is unsustainable.		* 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.		* The upfront investment can be high, but so is the return. In the long term, volunteers' 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.		* Ongoing management and vetting of instructors is critical, so that volunteers continue to know that training offered by PBEM is high quality.
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	\| style="width: 5%; text-align:center" \|<big>'''NET 5A'''</big>		\| style="width: 5%; text-align:center" \|<big>'''NET 5A'''</big>
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	\| style="width: 20%" \|~~Maintain~~ Standards		\| style="width: 20%" \|Encourage Teams' Autonomy While Maintaining High Standards
	\|‘Autonomy’ does not mean ‘chaos’. Continue to foster initiative, and reward integration of those efforts within established NET policy and priorities.		\|‘Autonomy’ does not mean ‘chaos’. Continue to foster initiative, and reward integration of those efforts within 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. ''- The point is to monitor teams' training approaches, and propagate good ones.'''''		'''JVK note:''' '''Agreed, but not sure this belongs in a strategic plan if a strategic plan presupposes maintaining a status quo. ''- The point is to monitor teams' training approaches, and propagate good ones.'''''
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	\| style="width: 20%" \|Find new grant funding		\| 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.		\|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>		\| style="width: 15%; background-color: #B8F5D0; text-align: center; color: black" \|<big>'''Proposed'''</big>