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• Use of Portland Parks for NET Exercises
== The Rule ==
Effectively immediately, Teams must request a permit through PBEM in order to use any Portland Parks facility for NET exercises.
Teams ''must'' request a permit through PBEM in order to use ''any'' Portland Parks facility for NET exercises.
o This is not a punishment, nor is it a result of a team doing anything wrong. It is an opportunity for us to better integrate your volunteer operations with the City’s routine processes. It also will elevate visibility of your work to key partner bureaus. We are lucky to have a fantastic parks system in our city, so let’s be cooperative users of it.
 
o Simply send an email to net@portlandoregon.gov at least three weeks in advance of your planned exercise, including 1) the official name of the park, 2) where you will be in the park, and 3) how many people will participate.
== Why? ==
o Situations when you need a permit:
 
When you will conduct an exercise that could cause public alarm or concern. For example, a bunch of orange-vest-wearing people chattering on radios. :-)
* This is not a punishment, nor is it a result of a team doing anything wrong!
 Or during busy park times, especially weekends and holidays.
* This is an '''opportunity''' for us to better integrate your volunteer operations with the City’s routine processes.
 If your instincts tell you it’s a good idea.
* Elevate the visibility of your work to key partner bureaus by following park rules.
o Situations when you do not need a permit:
* Avoid the disappointment of having to scuttle your plans at the last minute because someone else reserved the part of the park you wish to use. (Ask Jeremy about the Grievous Disc Golf Incident sometime.)
 A routine meeting in a small area of a park, for a very small group where you might wear your vests, but will not be engaged in any potentially alarming activity.
* We are lucky to have a fantastic parks system in our city, so let’s be cooperative users of it and set a good example.
If you do not have a permit, please be prepared to move to a different area of the park if, for example, other people want to use the picnic tables.
* Avoid surprises for front-line staff: PBEM will notify Park Rangers, BOEC/911 dispatchers, and 311 call-takers about your activity in advance. If you see Rangers in the field, say hi!
o The permits will help you avoid conflicts with members of the public who have reserved park areas for parties and other activities. PBEM will notify Park Rangers, BOEC/911 operators, and 311 staff of your activity, to avoid surprises or concern.
* The usual fee for a basic permit is $254, but it’s free for NET exercises! Special shout-out to Portland Parks/Vibrant Communities Emergency Manager Tony Zanetti (also a NET!) who created this arrangement for us, and to the Permitting staff who process our requests.
The usual fee for a basic permit is $254, but it’s free for NET exercises! Special shout-out to Portland Parks/Vibrant Communities Emergency Manager Tony Zanetti (also a NET!) who created this arrangement for us, and for the Permitting staff who process our requests.
 
== Examples of situations when you need a permit ==
 
* When you will conduct an exercise that could cause public alarm or concern. A bunch of people chattering on radios while wearing reflective vests is not normal. :-)
* During busy usage times, especially weekends and holidays.
* When your instincts tell you it's a good idea.
 
== Examples of situations when you do ''not'' need a permit ==
 
* For a routine team meeting in a small area of a park, when you are not conducting an emergency response exercise.
* When you might wear your vests, but will not be engaged in any potentially concerning activity.
 
If you do not have a permit, please defer to other members of the public and move to a different area of the park. But first, try to get them to sign up for Basic NET Training, right?!
 
== How do I get a permit? ==
 
* '''At least three weeks in advance of your exercise,''' simply send an email to [mailto:Net@portlandoregon.gov?subject=NET exercise: Park permit request net@portlandoregon.gov]   
* Include:
** the official name of the park, which you can look up [https://www.portland.gov/parks/search here]
** exactly where you will operate within the park, e.g. 'on the east playground', or 'near the entrance of the park at SE 167th and Market'
** what you will be doing, e.g. 'conducting a radio drill', or 'practicing MegaMover patient carries'
** approximately how many people you expect to participate
 
== During your exercise ==
 
* Always wear your NET vests and ID cards, if reasonable
* Expect curiosity from the public. It seems normal to us, but what you are doing is rather unusual.
* Seize the opportunity for outreach and recruitment! Carry some 24-week shopping lists ([https://pbem.link/pbemevent request here]), or a [https://volunteerpdx.net/images/8/86/Outreach_QR_Codes_for_Tabling.pdf page with the NET & BEECN recruitment QR codes].

Latest revision as of 20:02, 30 July 2024

The Rule

Teams must request a permit through PBEM in order to use any Portland Parks facility for NET exercises.

Why?

  • This is not a punishment, nor is it a result of a team doing anything wrong!
  • This is an opportunity for us to better integrate your volunteer operations with the City’s routine processes.
  • Elevate the visibility of your work to key partner bureaus by following park rules.
  • Avoid the disappointment of having to scuttle your plans at the last minute because someone else reserved the part of the park you wish to use. (Ask Jeremy about the Grievous Disc Golf Incident sometime.)
  • We are lucky to have a fantastic parks system in our city, so let’s be cooperative users of it and set a good example.
  • Avoid surprises for front-line staff: PBEM will notify Park Rangers, BOEC/911 dispatchers, and 311 call-takers about your activity in advance. If you see Rangers in the field, say hi!
  • The usual fee for a basic permit is $254, but it’s free for NET exercises! Special shout-out to Portland Parks/Vibrant Communities Emergency Manager Tony Zanetti (also a NET!) who created this arrangement for us, and to the Permitting staff who process our requests.

Examples of situations when you need a permit

  • When you will conduct an exercise that could cause public alarm or concern. A bunch of people chattering on radios while wearing reflective vests is not normal. :-)
  • During busy usage times, especially weekends and holidays.
  • When your instincts tell you it's a good idea.

Examples of situations when you do not need a permit

  • For a routine team meeting in a small area of a park, when you are not conducting an emergency response exercise.
  • When you might wear your vests, but will not be engaged in any potentially concerning activity.

If you do not have a permit, please defer to other members of the public and move to a different area of the park. But first, try to get them to sign up for Basic NET Training, right?!

How do I get a permit?

  • At least three weeks in advance of your exercise, simply send an email to net@portlandoregon.gov
  • Include:
    • the official name of the park, which you can look up here
    • exactly where you will operate within the park, e.g. 'on the east playground', or 'near the entrance of the park at SE 167th and Market'
    • what you will be doing, e.g. 'conducting a radio drill', or 'practicing MegaMover patient carries'
    • approximately how many people you expect to participate

During your exercise

  • Always wear your NET vests and ID cards, if reasonable
  • Expect curiosity from the public. It seems normal to us, but what you are doing is rather unusual.
  • Seize the opportunity for outreach and recruitment! Carry some 24-week shopping lists (request here), or a page with the NET & BEECN recruitment QR codes.