Parade Guides at Barricades: Difference between revisions
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Beginning with the 2023 Rose Festival, Portland NET and the [https://www.rosefestival.org/ Portland Rose Festival] are working together to keep Portland's most prominent celebration safe by recruiting volunteers as Parade Guides. Parade Guides monitor vehicular traffic at barricades and serve as a general information source for paradegoers. This is a planned event deployment NET/PBEM reserves for the Rose Festival; NET does not generally deploy for Parade Guide responsibilities for any other event. | Beginning with the 2023 Rose Festival, Portland NET and the [https://www.rosefestival.org/ Portland Rose Festival] are working together to keep Portland's most prominent celebration safe by recruiting volunteers as Parade Guides. Parade Guides monitor vehicular traffic at barricades and serve as a general information source for paradegoers. This is a planned event deployment NET/PBEM reserves for the Rose Festival; NET does not generally deploy for Parade Guide responsibilities for any other event. | ||
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== Volunteer Coordination Center == | == Volunteer Coordination Center == | ||
[[File:ParadeAccessVol2.jpg|alt=Checking in at the Volunteer Coordination Center|thumb|430x430px|''Checking in at the Volunteer Coordination Center'']] | |||
Each parade will include at least one Volunteer Coordination Center to coordinate volunteers and their radio communications. The location of a Coordination Center will be included in the Operations Plan. Parade Guides should plan an in-person check in at the Coordination Center where they will receive their assignment, any parade materials they may need, and to check they have everything they need (including answers to questions). | Each parade will include at least one Volunteer Coordination Center to coordinate volunteers and their radio communications. The location of a Coordination Center will be included in the Operations Plan. Parade Guides should plan an in-person check in at the Coordination Center where they will receive their assignment, any parade materials they may need, and to check they have everything they need (including answers to questions). | ||
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[[File:Bazooka.jpg|thumb|430x430px|''Situational awareness and monitoring for | [[File:Bazooka.jpg|thumb|430x430px|''Situational awareness and monitoring for threats can keep you alive and possibly get you a sandwich.'']] | ||
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* In the event of an active shooter, follow '''RUN > HIDE > FIGHT''' guidance (see video to the right); | * In the event of an active shooter, follow '''RUN > HIDE > FIGHT''' guidance (see video to the right); | ||
* If an explosive device | * If an explosive device detonates, leave the area immediately and encourage others to do the same. A secondary device may be near the site of the first explosion intended to maximize casualties. | ||
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=== Recommended equipment === | === Recommended equipment === | ||
[[File:ParadeAccessVol1.jpg|alt=Wanna know why these two volunteers are smiling? They brought ponchos.|thumb|430x430px|''Wanna know why these two volunteers are smiling? They brought ponchos.'']] | |||
These items will make your volunteer shift easier and more comfortable: | These items will make your volunteer shift easier and more comfortable: | ||
