Basic Earthquake Emergency Communications Nodes (BEECN): Difference between revisions
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== BEECN Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) == | == BEECN Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) == | ||
===== Q: How do I find my nearest BEECN? ===== | |||
''A: We have published several maps. Check [https://pdx.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=d3eaa87bf97148a78a5f358207259d72 here] or [https://www.portland.gov/sites/default/files/2020-04/pbem-beecn-web-handout-2018-en.pdf here]. The best way is to look up your address on [https://www.portlandmaps.com/ PortlandMaps.com], scroll down to the "Public Safety" section of the righthand pane, and look for the BEECN entry at the bottom.'' | |||
===== Q: How do I get a BEECN site in my neighborhood? ===== | |||
''A: You already have one! With the exception of the Forest Park area, every BEECN site is inside a 20-minute walk of every Portlander's home. We do not add new BEECN sites beyond the 50 we have, as that would overload the radio traffic system.'' | |||
===== Q: Is an earthquake the only disaster PBEM would activate the BEECN system for? ===== | ===== Q: Is an earthquake the only disaster PBEM would activate the BEECN system for? ===== | ||
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===== Q: How long after an earthquake would it take to activate the BEECN system? ===== | ===== Q: How long after an earthquake would it take to activate the BEECN system? ===== | ||
''A: We project 24 to 48 hours.'' | ''A: We project 24 to 48 hours. The system is operated by volunteers, and those volunteers need time to bring the system on line.'' | ||
===== Q: Will BEECNs serve as medical care points and/or food and water dropoff points? ===== | ===== Q: Will BEECNs serve as medical care points and/or food and water dropoff points? ===== | ||
''A: Portlanders should <u>NOT</u> expect to go to a BEECN site expecting to find medical care or food and potable water. However, BEECNs are places where information about those services will be shared.'' | ''A: Portlanders should <u>NOT</u> expect to go to a BEECN site expecting to find medical care or food and potable water. However, BEECNs are places where information about those services will be shared.'' | ||
===== Q: How do I become a BEECN volunteer? ===== | |||
''A: Start with our volunteer application [https://app.betterimpact.com/Application?OrganizationGuid=5c003f3a-8d04-4cdf-b8c0-41627fea7871&ApplicationFormNumber=1 HERE].'' | |||
===== Q: How long does BEECN volunteer training take? ===== | |||
''A: About two hours total.'' | |||
===== Q: Is the BEECN program the only one like it in the world? ===== | ===== Q: Is the BEECN program the only one like it in the world? ===== | ||
''A: That we know of, Milwaukie (Oregon) also has a BEECN program. Programs similar to ours also exist in Seattle and Vancouver, BC. Other than that, we know of no others. However, the concept of post-disaster neighborhood gathering points is not novel (for example, New Orleans [https://ready.nola.gov/NOLAReady/media/Documents/City-Assisted-Evacuation-Brochure_revised-2016.pdf "Evacupoints"]).'' | ''A: That we know of, Milwaukie (Oregon) also has a BEECN program. Programs similar to ours also exist in Seattle and Vancouver, BC. Other than that, we know of no others. However, the concept of post-disaster neighborhood gathering points is not novel (for example, New Orleans [https://ready.nola.gov/NOLAReady/media/Documents/City-Assisted-Evacuation-Brochure_revised-2016.pdf "Evacupoints"]). BEECN essentially takes that concept and adds resilient radio communications to it.'' | ||
