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PEPIN COUNTY EMERGENCY SUPPORT FUNCTION (ESF) 2

COMMUNICATIONS

LEAD AGENCIES: Pepin County Sheriff Office

SUPPORT AGENCIES: Pepin County Emergency Management Pepin County Information Technology Municipal Police Departments Private Utilities

I. INTRODUCTION

A. Purpose

The purpose of this Emergency Support Function (ESF) is to provide:

1. A basis for planning the coordination of communication assets in Pepin County.

2. Guidance for rapid alerting and warning to key local jurisdictional officials and the general public of an impending or occurring natural or technological emergency or disaster.

3. Support for organizing, establishing, and maintaining the communications and information systems capabilities necessary to meet the operational requirements of the county and local jurisdictions in responding to, and recovering from, emergencies and disasters.

4. Guidance and procedures to ensure Emergency Management staff at the state, local, and federal levels have accurate and timely information on which to base their decisions and response actions

5. Coordination of the restoration of communications after a disaster with the service providers and private utilities managing both telecommunications and local cyber and information technology infrastructure.

B. Scope

The communications support function supports the restoration of communications infrastructure and facilitates the recovery of systems and applications from cyberattacks. This function provides communications support for:

• Access - to repair communications infrastructure

• Security - to protect responders and equipment

• Fuel - to support communications in absence of commercial power This function also serves to identify the procedures and resources used to provide


interagency communications between responders and the county’s procedures and resources used to provide warning to all county residents in the event of a disaster.

II. POLICIES

ESF 2 policies and concepts of operations apply to county departments, local agencies, private companies, and volunteer organizations for activities related to potential or actual emergencies and disasters.

The Pepin County Emergency Response Plan as described by this Emergency Support Function will guide all county communications, information systems, and warning activities related to mitigating, preparing for, responding to, and recovering from emergencies or disasters. Communications, information systems and warning support requirements which cannot be met at the local level will be escalated upward for resolution at the state level by Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM) and appropriate state agencies. If needed, federal assistance will be requested.

III. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS

A. General

The Pepin County Emergency Response Plan as described by this Support Function will guide all county communications, information systems, and warning activities related to mitigating, preparing for, responding to, and recovering from emergencies or disasters. Communications, information systems and warning support requirements which cannot be met at the local level will be escalated upward for resolution at the state level by Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM) and appropriate state agencies. If needed, federal assistance will be requested.

Attachments 6 and 7 provide an inventory of the communications equipment available and the radio frequencies utilized within Pepin County. A request for state communications resources must be processed through the County command and control organization. The Emergency Alert System (EAS) operates through designated radio, television stations and cable systems and is intended to provide federal, state, and local jurisdictions with the means to disseminate prompt alerting and

warning information to the general public (Attachment 2). NOAA National Weather Service radio transmitter will augment the warning and information

process (Attachment 3).


B. Organization

Pepin County has one dispatch center to serve the county, city and incorporated villages. The center is located in the Sheriff’s Office in the Government Center in the City of Durand at 740 7th Ave West. The Pepin County Sheriff’s Office is responsible for staffing and management of the dispatch center. The dispatch center consists of a two-place Motorola console. An authorized Motorola dealer services all equipment. Command of the center is by the Pepin County Sheriff’s Office with the same command structure as the Sheriff’s Office.

C. Procedures/Manuals

Refer to Pepin County Sheriff’s Office Manuals in Communications Center.

D. Mitigation Activities

1. Pepin County has established an agreement with Pierce County, Wisconsin to have Pierce County’s Dispatch Center in Ellsworth serve as the back-up 911 center for Pepin County.

2. RACES should continue to be identified within Pepin County to help with communication during times of needs.

3. The Pepin County Dispatch Center has a long term natural gas back-up

generator for electrical needs. 4. The Pepin County Dispatch Center is located in a secure facility.

E. Preparedness Activities

1. Pre-identify communications facilities, equipment, personnel and training needs in county and local jurisdictions that could be made available to support response and recovery efforts.

2. Assess selected sites to store pre-staged communications assets for rapid deployment into the affected area.

3. Encourage and promote interoperability among county and local jurisdictions.

4. Conduct regularly scheduled communications and siren tests and drills with the National Weather Service, State Patrol communications centers,


and other pre-designated emergency communications support facilities to insure operational readiness and procedural familiarity.

5. Conduct regular checks of all communications and IT equipment and systems in the EOC and associated facilities.

6. Utilize EOC communications and IT equipment as an integral part of all communications and warning systems in exercises and county EOC participation.

7. Develop plans for alternate warning systems and disseminate information to the public.

F. Response Activities

1. Receive and disseminate warning information countywide and to local

jurisdictions.

2. Coordinate communications support to all governmental, private communications providers, and volunteer agencies as required.

3. Determine what assets are available and nearest to the affected area(s) by each ESF 2 support agency and mutual aid support entities and the time frame in deploying those assets.

4. Prioritize the deployment of services and equipment based on available resources and critical needs.

5. Coordinate the acquisition and deployment of communications and warning equipment, personnel, and resources to establish temporary communications capabilities within the affected area.

6. Identify the actual and planned actions of commercial communications companies to restore services.

7. Compile communication and warning system damage information obtained from assessment teams, the communications industry, the local/county emergency management director and other city and County/State agencies and report that information through the Incident Commander and/or the EOC.

8. Assess the need for and obtain communications industry support as required.

9. Maintain a continuous communications capability as the county point-of-contact for emergency reporting.


G. Recovery Activities

1. Use public, private and volunteer communications assets available to support a recovery mission. Other volunteer and local agencies with communications assets may be requested to contribute assets to the response effort.

2. Private resources may also be considered for availability and effectiveness. Furthermore, availability, operational condition, and duration of need must be considered. The logistical requirements necessary to obtain critically needed equipment will also be evaluated.

3. Plan and prepare the communication systems to support the establishment of staging areas, distribution sites, Joint Information Centers, and other local, State, and federal recovery facilities and emergency workers in the impacted area. ESF 2 describes the working relationship with State and Federal agencies to establish recovery communications operations.

4. Coordinate with local and county agencies to establish recovery communications operations, as appropriate.

5. Maintain appropriate records of work schedules and costs incurred by ESF 2 agencies during an event.

6. Generate in a timely manner, information to be included in County EOC briefings, situation reports, and/or action plans.


IV. RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Lead Coordinating Agency

1. Pepin County Sheriff Office

a. Responsible for planning and coordinating the emergency communications, warning and information technology programs within the county, including assistance to local jurisdictions.

b. Coordinates and maintains a countywide communications and

warning capability and provides warning of impending emergencies or disasters to affected political subdivisions and appropriate response agencies.

c. Operates and maintains the Pepin County Communications Center on a 24/7 basis.

d. Coordinates the acquisition and deployment of additional communications equipment, personnel and resources necessary to establish temporary communications capabilities.

e. Receives and disseminates emergency warnings on a 24 hour basis to the public and emergency response personnel via the established primary or secondary warning systems (e.g., sirens, local television and radio broadcasts, EAS system, door-to-door, mobile address systems) and procedures.

f. Disseminate initial warnings to alert special needs groups (e.g. mobility, visually or hearing impaired, non-English speakers) within

the county. See Attachment 8 for methods used to warn the public

g. Activates sirens in the following communities: City of Durand and

Village of Pepin. See Attachment 6 for locations of sirens

h. Works with commercial communications companies to restore communications capabilities and services.

i. Supplements other county and local emergency communications systems requirements within capabilities.

B. Support Agencies:

1. Pepin County Emergency Management

a. Assist in planning and coordinating the emergency

communications, warning and information technology systems


within the county to include assistance to local jurisdictions, to develop and enhance interoperability.

b. Prepare and maintain the agency’s warning plans, SOPs, and call

lists

c. Participate in training and exercises with local jurisdictions and the county as appropriate.

d. Develop plans to establish and maintain communications links between EOC and Field Operations based on the agency’s capabilities.

e. Provide communications support as requested within the agency’s capabilities.

f. Identify critical communications equipment and personnel to ensure agency primary responsibilities are met.

g. Identify non-critical communication assets that could be used to support response and recovery operations, such as local radio stations, Amateur Radio Groups, RACES, and Civil Air Patrol.

h. Assist in developing a phased plan for the use the agency’s non-critical assets to identify personnel, equipment and duration of assistance.

i. Work with other agencies to develop and maintain comprehensive reference with equipment type and common frequencies.

j. Work with other agencies to develop common communications protocols and terminology.

k. Utilize, as necessary to support disaster operations, the communications equipment located in the County Emergency Operations Center (EOC), the 911 Center, and any alternate EOCs to communicate with other appropriate response facilities (e.g., State EOC, field teams, reception centers, shelters).

l. Request communications and warning assistance from state and

federal agencies as needed.

2. Pepin County Information Technology

a. Responsible for planning and coordinating for the information technology needs of Pepin County agencies that support emergency operations.

b. Monitor potential or actual technological incidents that pose a threat


to communications facilities or services and situations that create the need for extraordinary communications support within Pepin County.

3. Municipal Police Departments

a. Maintain communications equipment to ensure that they are functional in the event of an emergency or disaster.

b. Work with other agencies to develop common communications protocols and terminology.

c. Assist with notifying the public upon the request of the lead coordinating agency.

4. Private Utility Companies

a. Provide technical support and repair/replacement of communications systems essential to local jurisdictions.

V. RESOURCES

A. County Emergency Operations Center (EOC)

The Pepin County EOC is located within the Pepin County Sheriff’s Office of the Pepin County Government Center building in Durand, Wisconsin. The following equipment is available in the EOC: TIME System NEUMONIC – PESO; 6 Mobile radios; 6 Portable, hand-held radios; and 2 Base stations.

B. Other Public and Private Communications

Systems/Equipment/Capability

1. National Warning System (NAWAS)

The National Warning System (see Attachment 2) is a dedicated, open-wire telephone system that links the Wisconsin State Patrol, Wisconsin Emergency Management state and regional offices, National Weather Services offices and twenty-eight county warning centers. Non-NAWAS Counties receive relay from NAWAS equipped counties or State Patrol Districts. The National Weather Service issues watches and warnings over NAWAS in addition to broadcasts over the NOAA Weather Radio Network.

2. NOAA Weather Radio Network

NOAA weather radio is a 24-hour a day, 7 days a week continuous broadcast of weather information. Broadcasts originate from National

Weather Service offices (see Attachment 3 for National Weather Service warning areas). Weather radio broadcasts provide current


conditions, 5-day forecasts, and watches and warnings. Generally, each NOAA Weather Radio transmitter has a listening area of

approximately 40 miles from the transmitter site. See Attachment 4 for locations of transmitter sites. Reception of the signal varies depending on quality of the receiver, local terrain, and distance from the transmitter. Weather radios with SAME (Specific Area Message Encoding) technology can be programmed to receive watches and warnings for specific counties.

3. Emergency Alert System (EAS)

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has established EAS as a means of notifying the public, through broadcast media and TV cable systems, that an emergency situation is occurring or imminent. It is intended to alert the public with a two-minute message and tell them what media to turn to for further information. Special encoder/decoder equipment must be utilized to send and receive encoded messages. County-level EAS alerts are issued by the Sheriff’s Dispatch Center, Emergency Management office or 9-1-1 Center.

4. Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM)

WEM has some communications equipment that can be loaned. Contact the Regional Director for assistance. A list of available WEM

communications equipment is located in Attachment 9.

5. Amateur Radio

The Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) is a division of the American Radio Relay League and consists of licensed amateurs who have voluntarily registered their qualifications and equipment for communications duty in the public service when disaster strikes. ARES is organized into national, section, district and local levels, with managers or coordinators at each level. Emergency Coordinators have jurisdiction over communities, an entire county, or a group of counties.

A RACES (Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service) operator is a licensed amateur who has registered with the state to make their talents and abilities available in case of emergency. The Wisconsin ARES/RACES Section Manager is Gary Sorensen. Contact information for ARES/RACES members in Pepin County can be found in the Emergency Management Office.


VI. REFERENCES

Pepin County Tactical Interoperable Communications Plan Pepin County Emergency Response Plan Pepin County Emergency Phone List

VII. ACRONYMS

See Pepin County Emergency Response Plan, Basic Plan

VIII. APPENDICES

Attachment 1: Agency Approval Signature Sheet

Attachment 2: National Warning System

Attachment 3: National Weather Service Warning Areas

Attachment 4: NOAA Weather Radio Transmitter Sites

Attachment 5: Map of Warning Sirens and Communications Towers

Attachment 6: 911 Center Communication Equipment

Attachment 7: Pepin County Radio Frequencies

Attachment 8: Public Warning Methods

Attachment 9: WEM Communications Equipment

ESF 2 (COMMUNICATIONS) Attachment 1 (Agency Approval Signature Sheet)


The undersigned have hereby reviewed and approved ESF 2 of the Pepin County Emergency Response Plan. _______________________ __________________________ County Board Chairperson Date _______________________ __________________________ Emergency Management Director Date

_______________________ __________________________ Pepin County Sheriff Date

ESF 2 Documentation of Changes

• Converted from Annex (EOP) format to ESF format June 2015

• Edited December 2015 and March 2016 for FY16 submittals

• Revised December 2016 based on V2 Crosswalk; reviewed by oversight committee December 2016.

ESF 2 (COMMUNICATIONS) Attachment 2 (National Warning System (NAWAS))


ESF 2 (COMMUNICATIONS) Attachment 3 (National Weather Service Warning Areas)


ESF 2 (COMMUNICATIONS) Attachment 4 (NOAA Weather Radio Transmitter Sites)


ESF 2 (COMMUNICATIONS) Attachment 5 (Map of Warning Sirens and Communications Towers)


ESF 2 (COMMUNICATIONS) Attachment 6 (911 Center Communications Equipment)


Sheriff Department Communication Equipment

• TIME System NEUMONIC – PESO

• 6 Mobile radios

• 6 Portable, hand-held radios

• 2 Base stations

• 6 Vehicles equipped with WISPERN 155.475 MHZ

• 3 digital mobile radios Police Departments (Durand and Pepin)

• City police vehicles are equipped with two 2-way radios

• TIME System

• 4 portable, hand-held radios

• 0 Base stations

• 3 vehicles equipped with radio frequency

• 3 law enforcement radio network (WISPERN)

• 3 portable, encrypted radios

Durand & Pepin Fire Department:

• 6 fire department vehicles equipped with radios (D)

• 1 Base 154.385 receive/transmit (D)

• 5 portable (programmable & encrypted) radios [3 D, 2 V/P)

Ambulance & 1st Responders (Durand & Pepin Ambulance, Lund 1st Responders)

• 2 programmable, encrypted radios (V/P)

• 1 programmable, encrypted radio (D) • 1 programmable, encrypted radio (Lund)

County Highway Department:

• 22 mobile units

• 4 portable radios Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES):

• 1 mobile

• 1 pager

• 1 portable City/Village Street and Utilities Departments

• 10 mobile

• 5 portables Chippewa Valley Hospital:

• 1 base station

Wisconsin State Patrol District 6, West Central Region, Eau Claire,

• 1 base station

• 14 mobiles

• 12 portables

• All vehicles equipped with 155.475 MHz Wisconsin Police

• Emergency Radio Network (WISPERN) Pepin County Emergency Management Office:

• 1 portable (programmable, encrypted) radio

ESF 2 (COMMUNICATIONS) Attachment 7 (Pepin County Radio Frequencies)


Sheriff's Office Radio Frequencies Pepin Co. Sheriff 158.730 Transmit 103.5 HZ Transmit 156.210 Receive 103.5 Receive Point to Point 155.370 Transmit/Receive WISPERN 155.475 Transmit/Receive WSP Car/Car 154.680 Transmit/Receive 146.2 HZ Transmit/Receive WSP Car/Base 159.420 Receive 146.2 HZ Receive Dunn Co. 155.595 Receive - 77.0 HZ 159.150 Transmit - 77.0 HZ Eau Claire Co. 154.875 Receive - 162.2 HZ 159.030 Transmit - 162.2 HZ Buffalo Co. N. 155.115 Receive - 5A 158.955 Transmit - 5A Pierce Co. 155.130 Receive - 186.2 HZ 158.859 Transmit - 186.2 HZ Wabasha Co. 155.715 Receive - 22 153.815 Transmit - 22 Pepin Hwy Dept. 150.995 Receive - 151.4 HZ 153.965 Transmit - 151.4 HZ DNR Wardens 151.160 Receive/Transmit/CS Mutual Aid 151.280 Receive/Transmit/CS Wheeler 162.400 Receive - CS Marine #9 156.450 Receive/Transmit CS Marine #16 156.800 Receive/Transmit CS Goodhue Co. 155.925 Receive - 110.9 HZ 153.845 Transmit - 110.9 HZ Chippewa Co. 155.415 Receive - 162.2 HZ 158.910 Transmit - 162.2 HZ St. Croix Co. 155.580 Receive - 186.2 HZ 154.725 Transmit - 186.2 HZ Trempealeau Co. 155.775 Receive - 131.8 HZ 158.925 Transmit - 131.8 HZ Buffalo Co. S. 155.115 Receive - 5A 158.895 Transmit - 5A EMS 155.340 Receive/Transmit CS Pepin Buff. Fire 154.385 Receive/Transmit CS NOAA Rochester 162.475 Receive CS NOAA MPLS. 162.550 Receive CS Marine #3 156.150 Receive/Transmit CS Marine #7 156.350 Receive/Transmit CS Marine #12 156.600 Receive/Transmit CS Marine #22 157.100 Receive/Transmit CS Marine #68 156.425 Receive/Transmit CS Marine #69 156.475 Receive/Transmit CS Marine #78 156.925 Receive/Transmit CS Pepin Co. EM 158.730 Receive 155.210 Transmit

ESF 2 (COMMUNICATIONS) Attachment 8 (Public Warning Methods)


Pepin County does not have EAS encoder/decoder equipment at this time. Pepin County participates in Nixle, a computer based message system that sends out geographically targeted public safety and community information to residents via email or text message. These alerts are sent via local law enforcement agencies and municipal governments. The service is free to residents and visitors; individuals are encouraged to sign up for Nixle in order to receive updates related to emergencies or natural disasters. The SOP in the event of the transmission of warning messages on NOAA Weather Radio is as follows:

When a Severe Thunderstorm or Tornado Warning is issued for Pepin

County by the National Weather Service, the Pepin County Dispatch will set

off the outdoor warning sirens located in the City of Durand and the Village

of Pepin. Also the 14 storm alert monitors located in schools and business

in Pepin County will be activated. There is only one local radio station operating in Pepin County, due to this fact, residents are encouraged to listen to regional radio and TV station broadcasts. Residents are strongly encouraged to obtain weather radios, especially in rural areas that may not be near sirens. Sirens and alert monitors are tested monthly and the annual “Severe Weather and Tornado Awareness Week” is promoted to familiarize residents with storm alerts and responses.

ESF 2 (COMMUNICATIONS) Attachment 9 (WEM Communications Equipment)


A Communications Resource Guide for State and Local Agency Staff

Wisconsin Emergency Management

Warning and Communications Program

____________________________________________________________________________

Wisconsin Emergency Management’s Warning and Communications Program supports the emergency communication efforts of federal, state, and local government agencies as well as volunteer organizations and private industry. This assistance is available through WEM regardless of the type of disaster or emergency and for training and exercises.

Resources are available on a first-come, first-served basis, with the understanding that actual incidents/ emergencies have priority over exercises. To schedule training on equipment or request use of equipment during regular business hours, contact WEM Headquarters 608.242.3232 or call:

Wisconsin Emergency Management Regional Directors Lisa Olson-McDonald – 715-839-3825 Ben Schliesman – 262-782-1515 Paul France – 608-242-5389 Randy Books – 715-635-8704 Teresa Erler– 715-845-9517 Steve Fenske – 920-929-3730 Or Communications and Warning Office Kent MacLaughlin 608-242-3250 Eric Wagner 608-242- 3309 To request use of equipment during non-business hours (Monday – Friday, 5:00 PM to 8:00 AM, all day Saturday and Sunday), contact the 24-Hour Duty Officer at 1-800-943-0003.


JUNE 2015

WEM Communications Equipment Equipment Quantity Description Cost Contact

Cellular Phones

4 or 5 Includes a battery, case, clip, and charger. May be charged for calls placed.

WEM

VHF Handheld 5 Watt Radios

60 Includes a holster and back-up battery, if available. One charging unit is available for every 5 radios. 20 in Madison and 5 each at the regional offices around the state

$0 to use/ may have to compensate for repair if

broken

WEM

Fixed Location Repeaters

7 Used to increase coverage area of land, mobile, car, and VHF handheld radios. Permanently housed at each of the seven WI State Patrol Regional Offices. Contact WEM for radio frequency recognized by fixed repeater.

$0 to use – request Use agreement for permanent use

WEM

Mobile Repeater Tower*

1 Used to increase coverage area of land, mobile, car, and VHF handheld radios. 80-foot high tower with 6 1000-watt halide bulbs. WEM and Mutual Aid Freqs.

$0 to use WEM

Standard Satellite Phone

1 Useful when telecommunication grids are overwhelmed or inaccessible. Operational for 20 minutes per hour due to satellite orbiting range.

$0 to use/ may have to compensate for repair if broken

WEM

B-Gan Satellite Internet Communication System*

2 Useful when telecommunication grids are overwhelmed or inaccessible. A semi-portable, multi-functional satellite and internet communication system with continuous access to GEO-synchronous orbiting satellites and requiring minimal power levels for operation. Need southern exposure. Satellite data costs are very expensive – last resort.

$0 to use/ may have to compensate for repair if broken –

WEM

Mobile Command Center*

1 48-foot mobile trailer featuring an ACU, dispatch area, and command room. Large communications center with virtually all public safety freqs in WI. Able to cross link disparate radio channels with ACU 1000.


WEM

ACU 1000*

1 28-foot mobile trailer featuring an ACU and dispatch area. Large communications center with virtually all public safety freqs in WI. Able to cross link disparate radio channels with ACU 1000.


WEM

ARES RACES

NA Organization of Ham Radio Operators who support government emergency operations efforts by providing emergency communications services. Ham Radio operators have their own equipment and frequencies. ARES RACES is NIMS and ICS compliant. Can be requested through the WEM duty officer or Kent MacLaughlin or Eric Wagner.

Joseph Senulis

NAWAS Federal and State Public Warning Dispatch Center *

NA NAWAS is used to convey warnings to local, state, and federal governments as well as the military and civilian population. This information includes but is not limited to acts of terrorism or weather-related emergencies. Located at WEM HQ. State police regional HQ and selected county sheriff dispatch offices

WEM

NWEM* (Non Weather Emergency Message System)

NA A system used to convey important information which is not weather or terrorist related (i.e. Amber Alerts). Emergency Action Notification messages are broadcasted via: - AM, FM, and ACSSB(R)(LM((R) Radio, and - VHF, UHF, and Cable Television, including low-power stations.

WEM

* Equipment deployed and managed by WEM.


CELL PHONES, Quantity 4 or 5

Each cell phone includes a battery, charger, leather case, and clip. WEM has these on standby – no cost to use.

VHF HANDHELD 5 WATT RADIOS, Quantity 60 Each radio includes a holster and back up battery, if available. 1 charging unit is available for every 5 radios, with a maximum of 2 charging units available per event. The maximum coverage range for a VHF handheld radio is 5 miles, depending upon terrain and atmospheric conditions. Training in advance is recommended.

REPEATERS Repeaters are used to increase the coverage area of land, mobile, car, and VHF handheld radios. Repeaters transmit signals at a higher level and/or higher power so that the signal can cover longer distances. While repeaters can significantly increase communication coverage areas, their ability to do so is contingent upon the area topography.

Fixed Location Repeaters*, Quantity 7 Wisconsin’s seven Regional State Patrol Offices each house a fixed location repeater tower. The towers recognize and automatically extend communications conducted on WEM channels. Contact WEM if you are experiencing communication problems as they will be able to suggest a channel for you to use which will be recognized by an area repeater.

Mobile Repeater Tower*, Quantity 1 The Mobile Repeater Tower is 80 feet high and includes 6 1000-watt metal halide bulbs. It houses 2 repeaters – one which recognizes WEM frequencies and one which recognizes MARC (mutual-aid response Channel) 2 frequencies. This tower is usually used for pre-planned events but is available for use during actual incidents/emergencies.

SATELLITE PHONES Satellite phones connect to orbiting satellites instead of terrestrial cell sites. Satellite phones are particularly useful when telecommunication grids are overwhelmed or inaccessible. However, the functionality of satellite phones is dependent upon their ability to connect with an orbiting satellite. Some satellites are only within range for limited periods of time, while others are readily accessible.

Standard Satellite Phone*, Quantity 1 The mobile phone is used specifically for communication purposes. It is available for approximately 20 minutes each hour due to limited ability to connect with orbiting satellites. Advance training is recommended.

B-Gan Satellite Internet Communication*, Quantity 2 The B-Gan system features a satellite phone which is able to connect with orbiting satellites nearly all the time. While this system is classified as portable, the process of moving the system and reconnecting with a satellite is complex. The B-Gan system also features the following options:

- Transmit communications between radio, satellite phones, and Incident Command - Radio communication with EOC or any other fixed location - Computer Hookup - Internet Connectivity - Communicate with 3 or 4 computers at a time, depending upon load - Able to transmit data at 400kpbs - Able to transmit e-mail and small text files

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Satellite

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cell_site


- Requires limited power to operate (i.e. cigarette lighter) Advanced training is required. * Equipment will be deployed and managed by WEM.

MOBILE COMMAND UNIT/CENTER

Each Mobile Command system features an ACU (All Communications Unit). Matching ACUs are housed in each mobile command system and are capable of connecting communications occurring at all frequencies (VHF, UHF, 800 MHz, and HF).

Mobile Command Center (MCC)*, Quantity 1 A 48-foot trailer with an ACU, dispatch area, and command room.

ACU 1000 (The Princess)*, Quantity 1 A 28-foot trailer with an ACU. This unit does not have a command room.

* Equipment will be deployed and managed by WEM.

RADIO FREQUENCY

Name Symbol Frequency Wavelength Applications

High Frequency

HF 3 – 30 MHz 10 – 100 m Shortwave, amateur radio, citizen’s band radio (CB)

Very High Frequency

VHF 30 – 300 MHz

1 – 10 m FM broadcasting, amateur radio, broadcast television, aviation

Ultra High Frequency

UHF 300 – 3000 MHz

10 – 100 cm Broadcast television, amateur radio, mobile telephones, cordless telephones, wireless networking

800 MHz 800 MHz 800 MHz Public Safety Radio Systems (police, fire fighters, and emergency medical technicians); a blend of traditional two-way radio technology and computer-controlled transmitters

HAM RADIO

Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) & Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES) Ham radio operators are recognized by local, state, and federal government as providing a valuable voluntary noncommercial communication service, particularly with respect to providing emergency communications. Ham Radio has an expansive reservoir of trained operators, technicians and electronics experts. Additionally, ham radio operators have their own equipment and frequencies that can supplement those of public service agencies in time of need.

Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) ARES supports public service agencies such as the Red Cross and the National Weather Service (NWS). Charity events, such as runs and bike rides, serve to hone skills that are needed for emergency communications.

Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES) RACES provides communications to government agencies in times of need. RACES is administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). RACES operators


meet and train regularly with government officials so that they can be an effective part of an emergency response.

WI-TERT [Telecommunicator Emergency Response Taskforce] WI TERT is a network of trained dispatchers comprised of qualified telecommunicators from public safety agencies throughout Wisconsin whom are available to assist public safety communications centers in times of man-made and natural disasters. When public safety communications centers are near exhaustion, TERT can offer trained and experienced dispatchers to provide rest. WI TERT is deployed by request through the Wisconsin Emergency Management Duty Officer at 800.943.0003.

EMERGENCY WARNING/MESSAGING SYSTEMS

NAWAS Federal and State Public Warning Dispatch Center * The National Warning System (NAWAS) is a system used to convey warnings to local, state, and federal governments as well as the military and civilian population. This information includes but is not limited to acts of terrorism, earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, nuclear incidents/accidents, severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, tsunamis and winter storms/blizzards.

NAWAS has major terminals at each State EOC and State Emergency Management Facility. NAWAS is used to disseminate warning information concerning natural and technological disasters to approximately 2200 warning points throughout the continental United States, Alaska, Hawaii and the Virgin Islands. NAWAS allows issuance of warnings to all stations nationwide or to selected stations as dictated by the situation. The Wisconsin EOC is able to coordinate message distribution for the FEMA 5 State Region.

Emergency Alert System for NWEM (Non Weather Emergency Message System) * The EAS regulations and standards are governed by the Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau of the FCC. Each State and several territories have their own EAS plan. The EAS covers:

- AM, FM, and ACSSB(R)(LM)(R) Radio

- VHF, UHF, and Cable Television, including low-power stations

Upon reception of an alert, a station must relay EAN (Emergency Action Notification) and EAT (Emergency Action Termination) messages immediately. Some stations may be non-participating and do not relay messages. Instead they transmit a message instructing listeners/viewers to tune to another station for the information, and they must then suspend their operation. * Equipment will be deployed and managed by WEM.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NAWAS

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