Operations at BEECN Sites: Difference between revisions
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Shift One also requires planning considerations different from the other shifts: | Shift One also requires planning considerations different from the other shifts: | ||
# '''Shift One Meet Location:''' PBEM does not recommend that Shift One volunteers meet at the BEECN site. Presumably, Shift One volunteers will be the first volunteers on site. But, the earthquake may have rendered the site hazardous and/or the site may be crowded with people looking for help. In either case, it makes the most sense for BEECN volunteers to gather together at a predetermined location and then proceed to the site together for [[Operations at BEECN Sites#BEECN site assessment|an initial assessment]], followed by commencement of BEECN deployment and activation. An ideal meet location may be the home of a volunteer who lives closest to the site, or the Cache Storage Location (if it is offsite). | # '''Shift One Meet Location:''' PBEM does not recommend that Shift One volunteers meet at the BEECN site. Presumably, Shift One volunteers will be the first volunteers on site. But, the earthquake may have rendered the site hazardous and/or the site may be crowded with people looking for help. In either case, it makes the most sense for BEECN volunteers to gather together at a predetermined location and then proceed to the site together for [[Operations at BEECN Sites#BEECN site assessment and set up|an initial assessment]], followed by commencement of BEECN deployment and activation. An ideal meet location may be the home of a volunteer who lives closest to the site, or the Cache Storage Location (if it is offsite). | ||
# '''Shift One FRS/GMRS Channel:''' If BEECN volunteers have access to FRS/GMRS radios, they could be used to speak amongst each other to check in before shift. If the cohort decides to take this route, they should choose an agreed FRS/GMRS channel to speak on. | # '''Shift One FRS/GMRS Channel:''' If BEECN volunteers have access to FRS/GMRS radios, they could be used to speak amongst each other to check in before shift. If the cohort decides to take this route, they should choose an agreed FRS/GMRS channel to speak on. | ||
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# If you see something unsafe, say so. Everyone has permission to say, “That does not seem safe” or “I do not feel safe.” | # If you see something unsafe, say so. Everyone has permission to say, “That does not seem safe” or “I do not feel safe.” | ||
# 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. | ||
==== Conduct ==== | |||
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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# If confronted by a person at any time who intends to take the equipment and/or harm the volunteers, volunteers must not engage physically or verbally. Take the handheld radio if it is safe to do so, leave all other equipment and walk away, and call out for help. Do not attempt to confront any threatening person. | # If confronted by a person at any time who intends to take the equipment and/or harm the volunteers, volunteers must not engage physically or verbally. Take the handheld radio if it is safe to do so, leave all other equipment and walk away, and call out for help. Do not attempt to confront any threatening person. | ||
=== BEECN site assessment | === BEECN site assessment === | ||
Shift One volunteers should make a safety assessment of the BEECN site before deploying there for the first shift of routine operations. Potential hazards to look out for include (but are not limited to): | Shift One volunteers should make a safety assessment of the BEECN site before deploying there for the first shift of routine operations. Potential hazards to look out for include (but are not limited to): | ||
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* '''Tall trees:''' Be wary of tall trees. Trees generally do well in earthquakes. But a weak tree, dying tree, or tree in loose soil is a hazard. | * '''Tall trees:''' Be wary of tall trees. Trees generally do well in earthquakes. But a weak tree, dying tree, or tree in loose soil is a hazard. | ||
PBEM recommends scoping out a place to set up the BEECN that is: | |||
* ''At least'' 12' x 12' in area; | |||
* Level; | |||
* Not under trees or power lines; | |||
* Away from buildings, particularly any brick or block structures. | |||
Again, in the aftermath of an earthquake, always assume and plan for aftershocks. | |||
=== BEECN Set Up === | === BEECN Set Up === | ||
# Unlock/open cache and do a brief inventory of the contents (except for inside the First Aid bags). | # Unlock/open cache and do a brief inventory of the contents (except for inside the First Aid bags). | ||
# Set up the tent canopy using the instructions in the [[Operations at BEECN Sites#Setting Up Tent Canopy|next subsection]]. | # Set up the tent canopy using the instructions in the [[Operations at BEECN Sites#Setting Up Tent Canopy|next subsection]]. | ||
