Operations at BEECN Sites: Difference between revisions

From Portland NET Wiki
Line 178: Line 178:


== Deployment Protocols ==
== Deployment Protocols ==
The radio network for BEECNs is activated 24 to 48 hours following a catastrophic earthquake that has shut down communications systems such as cell phones and landlines. Therefore, BEECN volunteers must expect to self deploy without a direct request from PBEM or other government authority. Volunteers should self-deploy to the BEECN cache and set up at the BEECN site if, and only if, the following conditions are met:
The radio network for BEECNs is activated 24 to 48 hours following a catastrophic earthquake that has shut down communications systems such as cell phones and landlines. Therefore, BEECN volunteers must expect to self deploy without a direct request from PBEM or other government authority. Volunteers should self-deploy and follow their BEECN Response Framework if, and only if, the following conditions are met:


# A major earthquake has occurred in the Portland area.
# A major earthquake has occurred in the Portland area.
# The volunteer and their family are not in immediate danger, and are not injured.
# The volunteer and their family are not in immediate danger, and are not injured.
# Communication systems (such as land lines) are inoperative.
# Communication systems (such as land lines) are inoperative.
=== Responsibilities Prior to Deployment ===
Immediately following an earthquake, BEECN volunteers:
# Check themselves for injuries and ensure personal safety.
# Check in with household members, ensure their safety, and treat any injuries.
# Deploy to BEECN cache if it is safe to do so, and set it up at the BEECN site.


=== Self Determination to Deploy ===
=== Self Determination to Deploy ===