Tangipahoa ARES
Amateur Radio
Emergency Service Monday Night 7:30 pm Local Time
147.000MHz (-600) 107.2 PL Tone
American
Radio Relay League
Weekly
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The
Tangipahoa Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) is a
field organization of the American Radio Relay League
(ARRL). ARES is composed of FCC licensed amateur radio
operators who are trained emergency communicators,
volunteering their personal time, skill and equipment to
serve in the public interest. Tangi ARES serves southeast Louisiana (LA ARES Region 9) and cooperates with the neighboring parishes and communities of the area, the Tangipahoa Parish Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness and Southeastern Louisiana University. Amateur radio operators living within this area who hold a valid amateur license are eligible to participate.
Assistant Emergency Coordinator : Keith Samrow, KF5VLX - AEC
"... The
mandate to serve the public has been at the core of Amateur Radio since
its earliest days. As hams, we have the unique ability to assist those
in need in times of trouble. We're experienced communicators. We know
how to make radios work. We have the skill to efficiently communicate
helpful and even life-saving information when other communications
systems fail. In the first decade of the 21st century, Amateur Radio has
answered the call to serve in response to disasters such as the
terrorist attacks of 9/11, hurricanes Katrina and Ike, massive tornado
outbreaks in the South and the Midwest, and the 2010 Haiti earthquake."
-- from the Foreword of The Amateur Radio Public Service Handbook
(published by ARRL, The National Association for Amateur Radio)
Suggested NIMS Training: It is strongly suggested that all ARES
members complete the online FEMA courses at these links. These four
courses will help you understand the hierarchy of Incident Command: IS-100 - Introduction to the Incident Command
System IS–200.b – ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents IS-700 - National Incident Management System (NIMS),
An Introduction IS-800.b – National Response Framework, An Introduction Optional:
IS-909 – Community Preparedness: Implementing Simple Activities for
Everyone Notice: Independent Study Exams now require a FEMA Student Identification (SID) Number. If you do not yet have a SID, register for one today. https://cdp.dhs.gov/femasid Items of interest: New Amite EOC -
01/22/2018 - During the Tangipahoa Parish Council meeting, Dawson Primes (Director of Tangi OHSEP) read the Proclamation of the Council honoring Ed KE5GMN (Region 9 ADEC) and Pat KE5KMM (Tangi EC) Mason for their work on implementing the communications center in the new Amite EOC. To view photo and more CLICK HERE.
Digital Training -
08/25/2017 - At the most recent Tangi ARES Training meeting, Emile Diodene KE5QKR of Slidell presented an excellent program on VHF, UHF and HF packet radio. He discussed TNC and soundcard methods and operation. To view his slide show presentation CLICK HERE.
Severe Weather -
02/07/2017 - Around 8:00am a line of severe weather came through
the Region 9 area. Heavy rains and gusty winds were to most of the
event. The line of weather cleared the area around 1:00pm that same day.
Thanks to all the operators that assisted with weather info to the NWS.
August Flooding -
Well, I thought I'd post some info related to the recent Great Flood Event of 2016. It was my first ARES activation since becoming the EC (only five days earlier). Let me say, this was a long event, lasting 10 days. ARES Registration:
Please click
this link to register for Louisiana ARES if you have not already done so.
Click here to fill out Registration Form Click here to
JOIN or Update your Tangi ARES information.
Be Prepared, Storms and Severe Weather Occur Anytime!! Keep informed of coming bulletins and complete your emergency plans!
Besides our local net on the 147.00MHz (-600) repeater, you may wish to
monitor the Salvation Army Net on 14.265MHz and the Maritime Service Net
on 14.300MHz. Both of those HF nets meet daily, and our own LA state net
meets on 7.275MHz and 3.878MHz LSB. The LA ARES Digital Net meets on Sunday at 1830 Local Time on 3.596MHz USB using MT-63 1KL.
You can find the
latest advisories at:
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/ NOW is the time to review
plans for personal preparedness and possible emergency activation. In
addition to your "go-kit" and family plans, I encourage you to review
your back-up power needs. Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES)
and SKYWARN volunteers in
Louisiana assisted the National Weather Service (NWS), as record-setting
rainfall led to severe and widespread flooding. We were able to
receive and send weather bulletins and flood conditions to and from the
NWS in Slidell, Louisiana, using our 147.000 repeater and the Slidell
147.270 repeater. The 147.000 repeater also provided communication with
the EOC at Southeastern Louisiana University and Tangipahoa Parish EOC
in Amite. Fixed stations used packet radio on VHF
as well as conventional e-mail to relay NWS weather bulletins and to
forward local reports to NWS.
Current Registered Tangipahoa ARES members as of March 1st, 2017: – Mike Ansalve KF5JSO   Al Baker KF5IBW   John Bankston KG5DVN Sandy Blaize W5TVW Carmen Bray KF5VXO Kevin Calmes KD5JWW Forrest Clark KD5PKS Tom Crais KF6QJQ Kevin Cutrer KF5DQZ Ricky Cutrer KF5TQT Keith Davis AG5GW Patti Faurie KE5NG Pete Liuzza WB5ERM Ed Mason KE5GMN Mike Mason KE5KMH Pat Mason KE5KMM Dean Melancon KG5AAE Lambert Michel KG5DDW Dottie Minor KF5YNM Francis Minor KF5YNN David Oehler K4BHY Bryan Oliver K5EBO Donna Parent KE5HFC David Pechon KA5TTZ Bill Price KB5OBW Bob Priez WB5FBS Robert Pullman KE5JJC James Redmond K5QNT Charles Saucier KG5NGL John Stout Sr. N5JHF Alan Travis KR5T Jim Valega WB5LSH Wally West KG5EOT Scott Hernandez KD5PCK Manny Miyares WD5BJR Chris Fox KF5MEK Donna Holten KG5JSL Roy Holten KG5JSM Tim Keating KE5WNZ Keith Samrow KF5VLX Randy Wesley KG5BVM
FCC Rules on Emergency Drills --
On
July 14, 2010 the FCC adopted a Report and Order allowing
hams who are employed by both government and non-government agencies
such as hospitals, to participate in emergency and disaster drills on
behalf of their employers. For more on the report and the new paragraph
added to Section 97.113(a)(3) of the FCC rules, click here
FCC Report.
Message Handling --
Here is an excellent resource
from ARRL about traffic and net operations that you can access via the
web:
Proper message handling and
formatting is possibly the most important factor in emergency
communications. Many messages are relayed several times from the
originator to the recipient. The ARRL radiogram format has been the
standard used in most EmComm situations. The form reduces the chance for
mistakes and should be studied and understood BEFORE you actually copy
an important message. Follow the links on this page for a
blank printable radiogram and
instructions for using the form. A copy of both should be included
in your go-kit. The ICS-213
is rapidly replacing the ARRL radiogram in emergency communications, but
it lacks the header
information of the radiogram which is important for tracking formal traffic.
Click on this link for a copy of an
ICS-213 form with
the added preface of the radiogram for amateur radio traffic. Print out
a few copies to keep in your 'go-kit'. Comments or suggestions? Click Here
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