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Again, in the aftermath of an earthquake, always assume and plan for aftershocks.
Again, in the aftermath of an earthquake, always assume and plan for aftershocks.


=== Step 2: BEECN set up ===
=== Step 2: BEECN set up and initial check in ===
# Unlock/open cache and do a brief inventory of the contents (except for inside the First Aid bags).
# Unlock/open cache and do a brief inventory of the contents (except for inside the First Aid bags).
# Set up the shelter using the instructions in the [[BEECN Caches#BEECN_Pop-Up_Shelters|shelter set-up article]].
# Set up the shelter using the instructions in the [[BEECN Caches#BEECN_Pop-Up_Shelters|shelter set-up article]].
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# Use the script in [[Section 300.55]] to check in with your station and begin passing radio traffic.
# Use the script in [[Section 300.55]] to check in with your station and begin passing radio traffic.
# Record the messages you receive in the RADIO LOG included in the binder.
# Record the messages you receive in the RADIO LOG included in the binder.
=== Step 3: Passing radio traffic ===


==== Radio script for initial BEECN check in ====
==== Radio script for initial BEECN check in ====
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* '''BEECN VOLUNTEER:''' I am on station at <span style="background:#FFFF00">BEECN NAME</span> near <span style="background:#FFFF00">(give visual landmark)</span> and ready to operate. I have <span style="background:#FFFF00">#</span> operators at this location: <span style="background:#FFFF00">List all participants at that location by name.</span>
* '''BEECN VOLUNTEER:''' I am on station at <span style="background:#FFFF00">BEECN NAME</span> near <span style="background:#FFFF00">(give visual landmark)</span> and ready to operate. I have <span style="background:#FFFF00">#</span> operators at this location: <span style="background:#FFFF00">List all participants at that location by name.</span>
* '''FIRE STATION:''' Roger, <span style="background:#FFFF00">#</span> operators at your BEECN. Please continue to monitor this channel and inform me of staffing changes.
* '''FIRE STATION:''' Roger, <span style="background:#FFFF00">#</span> operators at your BEECN. Please continue to monitor this channel and inform me of staffing changes.
=== Step 3: Passing radio traffic ===


==== Radio Traffic Reporting Priorities ====
==== Radio Traffic Reporting Priorities ====
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# Best operating practices suggest that one volunteer is in charge of the radio and actively talking with the Relay. The other volunteer is interacting with the public and gathering radio messages to relay.
# Best operating practices suggest that one volunteer is in charge of the radio and actively talking with the Relay. The other volunteer is interacting with the public and gathering radio messages to relay.
# Volunteers shall record all radio traffic from the fire station and the time received in the radio log.
# Volunteers shall record all radio traffic from the fire station and the time received in the radio log.
=== Radio Traffic Reporting Priorities ===
Members of the public will have many different purposes for relaying messages through the BEECN network. If messages compete for priority, volunteers should use this guide to decide which messages get relayed soonest:
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 50%;"
|+
! colspan="2" | PRIORITY
! Explanation
|-
| style="background-color:#FF0000; color:white; text-align:center; padding:20px;" | '''<big>1</big>'''
| style="background-color:#FF0000; color:white"|'''Scene Stabilization HIGHEST'''
| Equivalent to a 9-1-1 call. Radio traffic concerning major incidents that are causing/threatening to cause widespread casualties and property damage. This can include large and spreading fires, stopping hazardous material leaks, de-energizing electric lines and shutting off gas lines. This information should interrupt all other radio traffic.
|-
| style="background-color:#FF3333; text-align:center; padding:20px;" | '''<big>2</big>'''
| style="background-color:#FF3333;"| '''Life Safety'''
| Equivalent to a 9-1-1 call. Radio traffic reporting injuries of imminent threat to the life of a survivor or survivors.
|-
| style="background-color:#FF6666; text-align:center; padding:20px;" | '''<big>3</big>'''
|style="background-color:#FF6666;" | '''Damage Assessments and Casualty Reports'''
| Members of the public reporting significant damage to property and infrastructure, or reports of injuries and casualties.
|-
| style="background-color:#FF9999; text-align:center; padding:20px;" | '''<big>4</big>'''
| style="background-color:#FF9999;"| '''Government Employee Check-in'''
| Government employees may use the BEECN system to check in with their employers via the EOC. If necessary there are “Post Earthquake Employee Check In” forms included in the loose leaf notebook in each BEECN cache.
|-
| style="background-color:#FFCCCC; text-align:center; padding:20px;" | '''<big>5</big>'''
| style="background-color:#FFCCCC;"| '''Person Location'''
| This is a request from someone to help find a missing loved one. BEECN volunteers can direct people to resources but will not facilitate reunification of families, house mates or loved ones.
|-
| style="background-color:#FFFFFF; text-align:center; padding:20px;" | '''<big>6</big>'''
| style="background-color:#FFFFFF;"| '''All Other Traffic LOWEST'''
| Any traffic that does not fall into the above categories. As a general rule, no traffic other than the above '''''should''''' go over the BEECN system. However, this rubric cannot predict all situations and PBEM expects BEECN volunteers to execute appropriate judgement whether the content of a message justifies reporting it to the EOC.
|}
=== Message Posting ===
=== Message Posting ===
BEECNs act not only as a way for local government to receive information from the public in the wake of an earthquake, but also a means to get information to the public. BEECN volunteers may receive direction from the fire station to use the roll-up whiteboard and post a general message.
BEECNs act not only as a way for local government to receive information from the public in the wake of an earthquake, but also a means to get information to the public. BEECN volunteers may receive direction from the fire station to use the roll-up whiteboard and post a general message.
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