TCARES volunteers have a very exciting adventure helping out with the 2025 Groveland Grind. Scroll through this presentation or download the whole file to view it any way you prefer. Enjoy.
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The new trailer and first radio set up is paid for, additional funds will help build out more radio stations and accessories! ORIGINAL POST HERE
Project Vision TCARES seeks to increase its mobile communications capability with a small cargo trailer customization project, built in phases, that would be used in community events and in emergencies. The trailer will have two main purposes 1) Marketing and Recruitment (with Training) and 2) Emergency Preparedness and Awareness. The cargo trailer will be purchased new and be small enough to tow with any SUV or truck. The sidewalls will be utilized to emblazon with bill-board style branding and Radio related Logos. It should be tall enough inside to stand in and have two radio workstations with chairs inside. Funding will […]
During any outage, customers can find updates at pge.com/outages. In December, updates will be made to this page that offer improved information, including:
SHAKEOUT DRILL: A big thanks to the 40 people that checked into the net from all parts of the County and other counties. The County GIS Mapping crew made amazing maps and kept updating as we conducted the 45 minute NET. TC OES staff thanked us for the demonstration and we discussed changes and additions for the next exercise/drill. Here are some photos. Results/Feedback/Lessons Learned: 40+ Local hams checked in! Good coverage across the county Some stations had difficulty checking in from Pinecrest and Moccasin We want to test the SWR on all UHF/VHF antennas at the EOC. Need more stations […]