NEMA Communications Unit

Role Within NEMA Support communication needs of Field, Weather, SAR and EOC units Training Logistics Deploy as severe weather spotters Cooperate with other agencies to support shelter operations, etc., in a disaster

Requirements Member of NEMA Hold a valid amateur radio license Take part in regular training activities Able to respond to EMA HQ within 40 minutes of a callout from PSAP Respond to at least 35% of Comms Unit callouts and at least 40% of special events Participate at least 40 hours annually in NEMA activities and training

Requirements May participate in activities of other NEMA units Qualified personnel may be “borrowed” from other NEMA units

Training Topic Examples Operation and set-up of Harris radios System console operation Communications Room equipment and operation Digital radio modes Go-kit set-op and operation Weather net operations Message handling

Other Opportunities Facility maintenance Station equipment exercise Participation in nets HF operation (if licensed)

Team Meetings Meetings will be held on “off” Monday nights so as not to conflict with other NEMA training. Meetings will begin in October; specific dates to be set after over-all training schedule is published.