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=== Deployment Planning ===
== Deployment Planning ==
'''Make a plan with your BEECN Cohort.''' Cohorts must consider that an earthquake knocking out communications systems means volunteers will be unable to check in with each other. Therefore, cohorts must plan ahead on who deploys for Shift A, and who for Shift B.
The Cohort Coordinator should lead a process to plan ahead for deployment and activation of their assigned BEECN. Volunteers must consider that an earthquake knocking out communications systems means volunteers will be unable to check in with each other.
 
 
Cohorts  Therefore, cohorts must plan ahead on who deploys for Shift A, and who for Shift B.


Furthermore, all four volunteers (Primary and Backup) assigned to a shift should deploy for that shift if they can. If one or both Primary volunteers cannot deploy, the Backup volunteers are still present to carry out BEECN responsibilities and/or assist the Primary Volunteers if needed. Backup volunteers can also rotate Primary Volunteers out of their shift for breaks to eat, use the bathroom, etc.
Furthermore, all four volunteers (Primary and Backup) assigned to a shift should deploy for that shift if they can. If one or both Primary volunteers cannot deploy, the Backup volunteers are still present to carry out BEECN responsibilities and/or assist the Primary Volunteers if needed. Backup volunteers can also rotate Primary Volunteers out of their shift for breaks to eat, use the bathroom, etc.
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# The operational period for a BEECN is from 0600 to 2200, and BEECNs will not operate from 2200 to 0600 (with the next operational period starting at 0600); unless otherwise specified by PBEM.
# The operational period for a BEECN is from 0600 to 2200, and BEECNs will not operate from 2200 to 0600 (with the next operational period starting at 0600); unless otherwise specified by PBEM.
# Each operational period is divided into two shifts: Shift A and Shift B. Shift A runs from 0600 to 1400, and Shift B runs from 1400 to 2200.
# Each operational period is divided into two shifts: Shift A and Shift B. Shift A runs from 0600 to 1400, and Shift B runs from 1400 to 2200.
Shift A BEECN Volunteers must decide, as a team, two important things to begin the cycles of BEECN Operations:
* '''The location they will meet at the beginning of the first shift.''' PBEM recommends that the location ''not'' be the BEECN Site, since it may be crowded with people who need immediate help. Instead, PBEM encourages the first shift to meet at a location out of view from the BEECN site (preferably the BEECN Cache Storage Location if it is a sufficient distance from the BEECN Site).


=== Deployment Protocols ===
=== Deployment Protocols ===
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# If someone points out an unsafe condition at the BEECN site, stop and correct it right away.
# If someone points out an unsafe condition at the BEECN site, stop and correct it right away.
# [[BEECN_Caches#BEECN_Cache_Boxes|Fully loaded cache carts weigh approximately 250 pounds]]. It takes a minimum of two people to move them.
# [[BEECN_Caches#BEECN_Cache_Boxes|Fully loaded cache carts weigh approximately 250 pounds]]. It takes a minimum of two people to move them.
=== Conduct at the BEECN Cache and Site ===
When moving the BEECN cache and setting up at the site, volunteers should act as guests on the property. Please be respectful and avoid damaging the grounds or any property at the location. If a property owner is present, or a representative of the property owner, volunteers should follow instructions given by that person. Please represent Portland professionally and respectfully.
=== Shift A Initial Operational Period ===
In the aftermath of an earthquake, Shift A volunteers put their BEECN's Deployment Plan into action. BEECNs are activated within 24 - 48 hours after an earthquake; '''''and''''', Shift A always begins at 0600. Therefore, Shift A BEECN Volunteers should decide where they will meet and


=== Deployment First Steps ===
=== Deployment First Steps ===
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## Utilities: Note the status of all utilities. If you smell gas, leave the area. If you see downed wires, assume they are live.
## Utilities: Note the status of all utilities. If you smell gas, leave the area. If you see downed wires, assume they are live.
## Collapse zone:  
## Collapse zone:  
=== Conduct at the BEECN Cache and Site ===
When moving the BEECN cache and setting up at the site, volunteers should act as guests on the property. Please be respectful and avoid damaging the grounds or any property at the location. If a property owner is present, or a representative of the property owner, volunteers should follow instructions given by that person. Please represent Portland professionally and respectfully.


=== Personal Security ===
=== Personal Security ===
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