1. NEMA Communications Unit

2. 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

3. 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

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

5. 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

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

7. 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.