Post Disaster Communications

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Post Disaster Communications

• Communications is the second casualty following a
  disaster.

Mark Abdo HHS\LRAT\Communications Lead
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Safety is first priority Communications is
essential to safety
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Bad things happen when Communications fail
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Things to consider
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Things to keep in mind in order to Communicate
properly

• Listen before speaking
• Avoid Confusion if possible avoid ten codes speak
  in common phrases
• Press and hold the talk button and wait 1 to 2
  seconds before speaking
• Say who you want to speak to first then state
  your name, call sign or role
• Hold the talk button an additional 1 to 2 when
  finished
• Wait for the remote party to acknowledge your
  call
• Speak slowly, clearly and concisely, spell
  confusing names, remember the 1 to 2 second rule
• Wait for the remote party to acknowledge that the
  message was received and understood. The
  Communication is NOT complete until the remote
  party acknowledges the message

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Prepare ahead of time

• Depending on your Emergency Communications Plan
  obtain extra batteries for your handheld radio,
  cell phone and or satellite phone.

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If deployed for an extended amount of time

• Re-Chargeable batteries are ready to go when
  needed also make sure you have chargers\cables to
  charge your devices.

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Most importantly know the Emergency Radio Plan

• Know your agencies Emergency Radio Plan train and
  work with it to become familiar before you need
  it.

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Be flexible

• Keep in mind there is more than one way to
  communicate.

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Satellite Broadband Internet
BGAN
VSAT
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Safety is First Priority Communications is
essential to Safety

• Know and practice the Plan, consider and discuss
  alternative methods of communications with your
  agency and team in case the primary
  communications plan cannot be implemented.

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Questions?