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The following links are intended to supplement the recorded BEECN Orientation training, which serves as the basic-level training for BEECN volunteers. These links will be referred to throughout the presentation. A lot of this is supplemental information, but the links <mark>in highlight</mark> are very important for BEECN basic training.
The following links are intended to supplement the recorded BEECN Orientation training, which serves as the basic-level training for BEECN volunteers. These links will be referred to throughout the presentation. A lot of this is supplemental information, but the links <mark>'''in highlight'''</mark> are very important for BEECN basic training.
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|<mark>[[Basic Earthquake Emergency Communications Nodes (BEECN)|'''BEECN Guidelines''']]</mark>
|The fundamental program blueprint for BEECN. The intro training video is, essentially, a tour of the BEECN Guidelines. We recommend that BEECN volunteers at least skim through them.
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|[https://app.betterimpact.com/Application?OrganizationGuid=5c003f3a-8d04-4cdf-b8c0-41627fea7871&ApplicationFormNumber=1 Sign up to be a BEECN volunteer]
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|Link for non-NET volunteers to sign up to become a BEECN volunteer. NET volunteers should simply email {{EmailLink|beecn@portlandoregon.gov|name=beecn@portlandoregon.gov}} to be assigned a BEECN.
|'''<big>#2</big>'''
|[[PBEM Emergency Operations Center (EOC)|Portland's EOC]]
|Information about the City of Portland's Emergency Operations Center (EOC).
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|'''<big>#3</big>'''
|[https://youtu.be/89uVoIN5ZH4 PBS Terra: Cascadia Megaquake]
|A good, short documentary from PBS about the Portland area's earthquake risk.
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|<mark>[[Basic Earthquake Emergency Communications Nodes (BEECN)|BEECN Guidelines]]</mark>
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|The fundamental program blueprint for BEECN. The intro training video is, essentially, a tour of the BEECN Guidelines. We recommend that BEECN volunteers at least skim through them.
|'''<big>#4</big>'''
|[https://multco.us/info/oregon-resilience-plan Oregon Resilience Plan]
|This landmark report summarizes the science of Cascadia subduction zone earthquakes and estimates their impacts;  it then provides detailed analysis of the current vulnerability of our buildings and business community, and our transportation, energy, communication, and water/wastewater systems.  
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|'''<big>#5</big>'''
|[[wikipedia:Carrington_Event|The Carrington Event]]
|Wiki article about the most impactful solar storm in recorded history.
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|<mark>[https://vimeo.com/678843961?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Handheld BEECN Radio Instructional Video]</mark>
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|Brief video on how to use the UHF handheld radios found inside BEECN caches.
|'''<big>#6</big>'''
|[https://pdx.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=d3eaa87bf97148a78a5f358207259d72 Map of BEECNs and Fire Stations]
|A GIS map showing the locations of all BEECN sites and fire stations.
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|'''<big>#7</big>'''
|[https://www.portlandmaps.com/ PortlandMaps]
|PortlandMaps.com is a City/County service that can help you look up your nearest BEECN and fire station.
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|<mark>[https://app.smartsheet.com/b/publish?EQBCT=9094103decb2475885daa0b03ac13496 BEECN Dashboard]</mark>
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|Online dashboard that reports the status of the BEECN program as a whole, at the district level, and individual BEECN resources.
|'''<big>#8</big>'''
|[https://youtu.be/ieT5bbukgoA Blue Skies vs. Grey Skies video]
|One minute video explaining the difference between "Blue Skies" and "Grey Skies" in emergency management.
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|'''<big>#9</big>'''
|<mark>[[VSF 14.01.01: BEECN Volunteer|BEECN Volunteer position description]]</mark>
|[[Volunteer Risk, Injury Coverage, and Indemnification|PBEM's Volunteer Indemnification Policy]]
|The volunteer position description that lays out PBEM's training and responsibilities for BEECN Volunteers.
|Policy article with conditions for volunteer indemnification.
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|[https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/a11282c448eb472f86d19d5b86669b5d BEECN postcard request form]
|[https://app.betterimpact.com/Application?OrganizationGuid=5c003f3a-8d04-4cdf-b8c0-41627fea7871&ApplicationFormNumber=1 Sign up to be a BEECN volunteer]
|Use this online form to request BEECN postcards you can distribute in your neighborhood.
|Link for non-NET volunteers to sign up to become a BEECN volunteer. NET volunteers should simply email {{EmailLink|beecn@portlandoregon.gov|name=beecn@portlandoregon.gov}} to be assigned a BEECN.
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|[https://www.portlandmaps.com/ PortlandMaps]
|<mark>[https://vimeo.com/678843961?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci '''Handheld BEECN Radio Instructional Video''']</mark>
|PortlandMaps.com is a City/County service that can help you look up your nearest BEECN and fire station.
|Brief video on how to use the UHF handheld radios found inside BEECN caches.
|
|
|-
|-
|
|
|[[PBEM Emergency Operations Center (EOC)|Portland's EOC]]
|<mark>[https://app.smartsheet.com/b/publish?EQBCT=9094103decb2475885daa0b03ac13496 '''BEECN Dashboard''']</mark>
|Information about the City of Portland's Emergency Operations Center (EOC).
|Online dashboard that reports the status of the BEECN program as a whole, at the district level, and individual BEECN resources.
|
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|[https://youtu.be/89uVoIN5ZH4 PBS Terra: Cascadia Megaquake]
|<mark>[[VSF 14.01.01: BEECN Volunteer|'''BEECN Volunteer position description''']]</mark>
|A good, short documentary from PBS about the Portland area's earthquake risk.
|The volunteer position description that lays out PBEM's training and responsibilities for BEECN Volunteers.
|
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|[https://multco.us/info/oregon-resilience-plan Oregon Resilience Plan]
|[https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/a11282c448eb472f86d19d5b86669b5d BEECN postcard request form]
|This landmark report summarizes the science of Cascadia subduction zone earthquakes and estimates their impacts;  it then provides detailed analysis of the current vulnerability of our buildings and business community, and our transportation, energy, communication, and water/wastewater systems.  
|Use this online form to request BEECN postcards you can distribute in your neighborhood.
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|[[Acronyms and Technical Terms Used in PBEM Community Resilience Programs|PBEM Acronym Guide]]
|[[Acronyms and Technical Terms Used in PBEM Community Resilience Programs|PBEM Acronym Guide]]
|A guide to all the acronyms and technical terms we use in Portland emergency management.
|A guide to all the acronyms and technical terms we use in Portland emergency management.
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|[[wikipedia:Carrington_Event|The Carrington Event]]
|Wiki article about the most impactful solar storm in recorded history.
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Latest revision as of 18:36, 28 February 2026

The following links are intended to supplement the recorded BEECN Orientation training, which serves as the basic-level training for BEECN volunteers. These links will be referred to throughout the presentation. A lot of this is supplemental information, but the links in highlight are very important for BEECN basic training.

# Resource Description Video Timestamp
#1 BEECN Guidelines The fundamental program blueprint for BEECN. The intro training video is, essentially, a tour of the BEECN Guidelines. We recommend that BEECN volunteers at least skim through them.
#2 Portland's EOC Information about the City of Portland's Emergency Operations Center (EOC).
#3 PBS Terra: Cascadia Megaquake A good, short documentary from PBS about the Portland area's earthquake risk.
#4 Oregon Resilience Plan This landmark report summarizes the science of Cascadia subduction zone earthquakes and estimates their impacts;  it then provides detailed analysis of the current vulnerability of our buildings and business community, and our transportation, energy, communication, and water/wastewater systems.  
#5 The Carrington Event Wiki article about the most impactful solar storm in recorded history.
#6 Map of BEECNs and Fire Stations A GIS map showing the locations of all BEECN sites and fire stations.
#7 PortlandMaps PortlandMaps.com is a City/County service that can help you look up your nearest BEECN and fire station.
#8 Blue Skies vs. Grey Skies video One minute video explaining the difference between "Blue Skies" and "Grey Skies" in emergency management.
#9 PBEM's Volunteer Indemnification Policy Policy article with conditions for volunteer indemnification.
Sign up to be a BEECN volunteer Link for non-NET volunteers to sign up to become a BEECN volunteer. NET volunteers should simply email beecn@portlandoregon.gov to be assigned a BEECN.
Handheld BEECN Radio Instructional Video Brief video on how to use the UHF handheld radios found inside BEECN caches.
BEECN Dashboard Online dashboard that reports the status of the BEECN program as a whole, at the district level, and individual BEECN resources.
BEECN Volunteer position description The volunteer position description that lays out PBEM's training and responsibilities for BEECN Volunteers.
BEECN postcard request form Use this online form to request BEECN postcards you can distribute in your neighborhood.
PBEM Acronym Guide A guide to all the acronyms and technical terms we use in Portland emergency management.
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