ABOUT FLAGLER COUNTY ASSIST REACT
We are a 501.3(c) non profit organization. Our mission is to provide assistance
to Flagler County with Volunteer support. We provide communications and logistic
support during emergencies as well as in public service. REACT stands for Radio
Emergency Associated Communications Team.
2003 TEAM ACTIVITY
The following is a listing of all events and operations conducted by Flagler
County Assist REACT.
PUBLIC SERVICE EVENTS
The following are events worked by the Team that assist a charitable organization
or provide assistance to the public.
| Date | Event | Assisting |
| 2/22/03 | Walk for the Animals | Humane Society |
| 7/4/03 | Fourth of July Parade | Flagler Beach PD/FC Chamber |
| 7/4/03 | Fourth of July Fireworks | Flagler Beach PD |
| 9/20/03 | MS 150 Bike-a-thon | FCSO |
| 9/21/03 | MS 150 Bike-a-thon | FCSO |
| 12/13/03 | Christmas Parade | Flagler Beach PD/Rotary Club |
TRAINING EVENTS
The following are training sessions held to help prepare the Team.
| Date | Event | Purpose |
| Weekly (50 nets) | Radio Drill | Training Session |
| Monthly (12 meetings) | Monthly Meeting | Meeting & Training Session |
| 2/9/03 | LZ Training | Assist FCES FireFlight |
| 2/14/03 | Surprise drill | Assist FCES |
| 2/15/03 | LZ Training | Assist FCES FireFlight |
| 2/19/03 | Tornado Drill | Assist FCES |
SKYWARN OPERATIONS
The following are operations that support storm spotters. Storm Spotters report
severe conditions so warnings may be issued faster. These operations support
the National Weather Service and Flagler County Emergency Services
| Date | Event | Assisting |
| 3/9/03 | Skywarn Net Activation | NWS |
| 4/25/03 | Skywarn Net Activation | NWS |
| 7/18/03 | Skywarn Net Activation | NWS |
| 10/7/03 | Skywarn Net Activation | NWS |
SEARCH AND RESCUE OPERATIONS
Flagler County Assist REACT provides communications for the Flagler County SAR
Team and is also called upon to assist with searched for lost people etc.
| Date | Event | Assisting |
| 1/27/03 | Missing Woman in Woodlands | FCSO |
| 5/10/03 | Activated for Search | FCSO (called off) |
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER AND OTHER SUPPORT
Non-Emergency Support – REACT volunteers assist in day to day operations
as well as special projects:
| Date | Event | Assisting |
| 1/31/03 | Special Project Moving Comwarn | FCES |
| 1/31/03 | Special Project Moving Comwarn | FCES |
| 2/1/03 | Home Show and Service Fair | FCES |
| 2/2/03 | Home Show and Service Fair | FCES |
| 5/13/03 | Special Project SOU 1 | FCES |
EMERGENCY SUPPORT
The following are events when the Team provided personnel for the EOC during
emergencies, or when members were called upon during an emergency or assistance
call.
| Date | Event | Notes |
| 5/31/03 | Brush Fire | Assisted in EOC and standby |
| 7/25/03 | FEC Derailment | Assisted in EOC |
TOTAL EVENTS AND TRAINING = 86 (2002 was 80)
2003 Membership – 24 (2002 was 23)
Total Volunteer Hours – 746.39 hours (2002 was 663.5 hours)
NEW VOLUNTEERS ALWAYS NEEDED!
We are always looking for more volunteers to help us help others. As stated
before REACT is a volunteer organization, Our members pay dues and also purchase
their own radio equipment. Usually a new member can get on the air for under
$250.00. For more information visit our website at www.react4800.org. Our meetings
are the First Sunday of each month at the Emergency Operations Center in Bunnell
at 7:00 P.M.