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== Background == | == Background == | ||
Volunteer Guides deploy to each of the Rose Festival's parades: the [[wikipedia:Starlight_Parade|Starlight Parade]], the Junior Parade, and the Grand Floral Parade. Each Parade Guide will receive via email an [https://volunteerpdx.net/index.php/Parade_Guides_at_Barricades#What_To_Expect:_The_Operations_Plan '''Operations Plan'''] that includes relevant contact information, check-in locations, radio frequencies, and other details specific to each event. <span style="background:#FFFF00">'''Event-specific information is NOT included in this article;'''</span> if a Parade Guide has not received their [https://volunteerpdx.net/index.php/Parade_Guides_at_Barricades#What_To_Expect:_The_Operations_Plan Operations Plan] three days before the event, they should email net@portlandoregon.gov to request it. | Volunteer Guides deploy to each of the Rose Festival's parades: the [[wikipedia:Starlight_Parade|Starlight Parade]], the Junior Parade, and the Grand Floral Parade. Each Parade Guide will receive via email an [https://volunteerpdx.net/index.php/Parade_Guides_at_Barricades#What_To_Expect:_The_Operations_Plan '''Operations Plan'''] that includes relevant contact information, check-in locations, radio frequencies, and other details specific to each event. <span style="background:#FFFF00">'''Event-specific information is NOT included in this article;'''</span> if a Parade Guide has not received their [https://volunteerpdx.net/index.php/Parade_Guides_at_Barricades#What_To_Expect:_The_Operations_Plan Operations Plan] three days before the event, they should email [[Mailto:net@portlandoregon.gov?subject=Parade Guide Ops Plan Request|net@portlandoregon.gov]] to request it. | ||
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# '''Umbrella:''' Is it raining? You'll wish you had one. Is the sun out? You'll wish you had one. Best to hedge your bets and bring an umbrella. | # '''Umbrella:''' Is it raining? You'll wish you had one. Is the sun out? You'll wish you had one. Best to hedge your bets and bring an umbrella. | ||
# '''Snacks:''' We recommend high protein snacks. Watch out for sugary snacks that crash your energy later. | # '''Snacks:''' We recommend high protein snacks. Watch out for sugary snacks that crash your energy later. | ||
# Sunscreen: Recommend SPF-50 or higher. | # '''Sunscreen:''' Recommend SPF-50 or higher. | ||
# '''Rain poncho:''' Good idea to find a light, inexpensive rain poncho and fold it into your pack. | # '''Rain poncho:''' Good idea to find a light, inexpensive rain poncho and fold it into your pack. | ||
# '''First aid kit.''' | # '''First aid kit.''' | ||
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*'''Driver behavior:''' Confused and misdirected drivers can become unruly and may try to cross a barricade. It's important to stay alert and communicate effectively to ensure that everyone remains safe. | *'''Driver behavior:''' Confused and misdirected drivers can become unruly and may try to cross a barricade. It's important to stay alert and communicate effectively to ensure that everyone remains safe. | ||
*'''Inclement weather:''' Portland weather can be unpredictable, and sudden changes in weather | *'''Inclement weather:''' Portland weather can be unpredictable, and sudden changes in weather conditions can pose a hazard to Parade Guides. Heat exhaustion, dehydration, hypothermia, and other weather-related hazards can be a concern. | ||
*'''Medical emergencies:''' During the parade, there may be medical emergencies that require immediate attention. It's important to know the emergency procedures and know how to bring medical responders to someone experiencing a medical emergency. | *'''Medical emergencies:''' During the parade, there may be medical emergencies that require immediate attention. It's important to know the emergency procedures and know how to bring medical responders to someone experiencing a medical emergency. | ||
*'''Intoxication:''' Some parade attendees may become intoxicated, leading to unruly behavior and | *'''Intoxication:''' Some parade attendees may become intoxicated, leading to unruly behavior and potential safety hazards. It's important to monitor the crowd and report any suspicious or dangerous behavior. | ||
*'''Poor communication:''' Poor communication can lead to confusion and accidents. It | *'''Poor communication:''' Poor communication can lead to confusion and accidents. It is essential to have clear communication channels with the Volunteer Coordination Center and know how to reach them by radio or by cell phone. | ||
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For message clarity and speed, please use these talking protocols when communicating with the Coordination Post (whether by radio or by cell phone). | For message clarity and speed, please use these talking protocols when communicating with the Coordination Post (whether by radio or by cell phone). | ||
# Begin with naming who you are trying to reach followed by identifying your barricade number; this is the "Hey you, it's me" approach to comms. For example, let's say Barricade 12 was calling the Coordination Post. The conversation would go like this: | # Begin with naming who you are trying to reach, followed by identifying your barricade number; this is the "Hey you, it's me" approach to comms. For example, let's say Barricade 12 was calling the Coordination Post. The conversation would go like this: | ||
#*'''''"Coordination Post this is Barricade 12"''''' | #*'''''"Coordination Post this is Barricade 12"''''' | ||
#* '''''"Barricade 12, Coordination Post, go ahead"''''' (or, Coordination Post may say '''''"Standby"''''', asking you to hold your message...in that case, wait until Coordination Post says '''''"Barricade 12 go ahead"''''') | #* '''''"Barricade 12, Coordination Post, go ahead"''''' (or, Coordination Post may say '''''"Standby"''''', asking you to hold your message...in that case, wait until Coordination Post says '''''"Barricade 12 go ahead"''''') | ||
