<<< concluded from previous message >>>

 receiving updates is via
e-mail. The e-mails give us a snap shot of what is happening, but they
lack hard numbers. A modernization of our on-line reporting system, for
both major disasters and routine ARES activations, may need to be
considered. Information from the field is critical: It keeps us aware
of Amateur activity, provides us with information to share with
national partners, and helps increase our visibility to media and the
public.

Lessons learned has been a buzz word in disaster response for many
years and these lessons are important. However, what matters is lessons
applied. I've been amazed at how many times the same lessons learned
emerge again and again with each disaster. Lessons applied is how we
get prepared for the next one. It shows that we don't suffer from
disaster amnesia. Here at HQ we'll work on building from the lessons
learned, as we did after Irene and the 2011 Halloween Nor'easter.

And finally, I invite ARES groups and others to share your lessons
learned and lessons applied with us at HQ. Remember, someone else may
have faced the same problem, found a solution, and can share the
results. 73, Mike Corey, KI1U, ARRL Emergency Preparedness Manager

==> K1CE FOR A FINAL

September is National Preparedness Month . The
ARRL Simulated Emergency Test

(SET) is October 6-7; yes, that's right, that's just a few weeks from
now! Click on the links for more information. Get psyched for SET!

_______

It had been a while since I took and passed FEMA's Introduction to the
Incident Command System, IS-100.b, so I took it again. To take this
course, which is an essential for any ARES operator, click here
. And while you're at
it, take IS-200 and IS-700, too, on ICS for Single Resources and
Initial Action Incidents and the National Incident Management System
(NIMS), respectively!

Have a great ARRL SET! See you next month! 73, Rick, K1CE, Daytona
Beach, Florida

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