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# '''Your personal cell phone:''' Your cell phone is your communications lifeline and you will use it to call 911 if needed. The Parade Guide Command Post should have your cell phone number so they can call you from the post. | # '''Your personal cell phone:''' Your cell phone is your communications lifeline and you will use it to call 911 if needed. The Parade Guide Command Post should have your cell phone number so they can call you from the post. | ||
# '''Weather-appropriate and proper attire:''' | # '''Weather-appropriate and proper attire:''' | ||
#* Barricade positions are unsheltered and directly in the weather! Please be sure to stay informed of the weather forecast for the day of your posting and dress appropriately. | #* Barricade positions are unsheltered and directly in the weather! Please be sure to stay informed of the weather forecast for the day of your posting and dress appropriately. | ||
#* NET volunteers should wear their reflective NET vest and NET ID. Hard hats and full response kits are not required. | #* NET volunteers should wear their reflective NET vest and NET ID. Hard hats and full response kits are not required. | ||
#* Besides NET logos or approved CERT logos, no shirts, sweat shirts, jackets, or caps with any law enforcement, fire, medical, or emergency preparedness organizations. | #* Besides NET logos or approved CERT logos, no shirts, sweat shirts, jackets, or caps with any law enforcement, fire, medical, or emergency preparedness organizations. | ||
# '''Personal water supply:''' Please bring enough water to keep yourself hydrated **[JVK NOTE: include hydration calculations here]*** | #* Footwear should be closed-toe; preferably comfortable and watertight sneakers you can stand in for long periods of time. Trail runners or hiking boots are most recommended. If your footwear is new, we suggest you have it fully broken in before your volunteer shift. | ||
# '''Personal water supply:''' Please bring enough water to keep yourself hydrated '''''**[JVK NOTE: include hydration calculations here]*** ***[JVK: will we have water at the command post provided by Rose Festival?]''''' | |||
=== Recommended Equipment === | === Recommended Equipment === | ||
These items will make your volunteer shift easier and more comfortable: | |||
# '''Folding camp chair:''' We ask that Volunteer Guides remain standing as their physical capabilities permit in the time leading up to the parade. But after the parade begins, we recommend sitting at post and having a folding camp chair available. This is the number one item parade volunteers say they'd ''wish'' they brought when they don't! | |||
# '''FRS/GMRS radio:''' We'll plan to be on an FRS frequency for tactical communications, but the Command Post will use cell phone voice/SMS for volunteers who don't have a radio. | |||
# '''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. | |||
