Flagler County Assist REACT Activity
Report 2005.
Activities and Operations performed by
Team
ABOUT
THIS REPORT
We pride ourselves in our unique organization and what we do. This
report details activity of the REACT Team in the past year and is to inform the
community of the work conducted by our dedicated volunteers.
ABOUT FLAGLER COUNTY ASSIST REACT
High school students who wanted to make a difference established
Flagler County Assist in 1985 with the purpose of using CB radio to help
others. Today we are a 501.3(c) non profit organization. Our mission is to
provide assistance to Flagler County and municipalities with volunteer
services. We provide communications and logistic support during emergencies as
well as public service events. REACT stands for Radio Emergency Associated
Communications Team. Our volunteers receive training from the National Weather
Service and Flagler County Emergency Services.
CONTACTING REACT FOR HELP
For planned events, FCA REACT requests that you contact us at
least 2 weeks in advance, earlier if possible. That will allow our volunteers
to set time for the event. REACT help for planned events can be contacted
requested via 931-7526, 437-9157 or 445-4668
For
Emergencies such as searches and any other time critical requests, REACT can
be contacted through the numbers above or the Emergency Services Duty Officer
or Sheriff's Dispatch. REACT always self activates for severe weather in
response to conditions or requests from the National Weather Service. We will
respond 24-7 to any emergency request depending on availability of appropriate
Team members.
2005 TEAM ACTIVITY
The following is a listing of all events and operations in which
Flagler County Assist REACT participated.
PUBLIC SERVICE EVENTS
The following are events worked by the Team that assist a
charitable organization or provide assistance to the public. We use these
events as training grounds for emergencies as well as in an opportunity to test
our equipment and readiness.
Date Event - Assisting
1/15/05 Humane Society Function Humane Society
2/19/05 5k Race Flagler Beach Flagler County
4/16/05 Walk for the Animals - Humane Society
7/04/05 Fourth of July Parade and Fireworks - Flagler Beach PD and
FC Chamber
9/11/05 9-11 remembrance event
9/17/05 MS 150 Bike Ride MS Society
9/18/05 MS 150 Bike Ride MS Society
12/3/05 Christmas Parade Flagler Beach - Flagler Beach PD
TRAINING EVENTS
The following are training sessions held to help prepare the Team.
We pride ourselves in our training and many members have taken a number of
training classes from a variety of sources.
Date Event Purpose
(48 Nets) Weekly Radio Drill Weekly Training Session
(11 Meetings) 1st Sunday of month Monthly Meeting and
Training Session
2/23/05 Tornado Drill National Weather Service (NWS) and EOC
8/4/05 Hurrivac Software Class and training session
10/24/05 Skywarn Class NWS
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 Emergency Services in Flagler County. All of our members are
certified storm spotters trained by the National Weather Service and many are
Advanced Spotters. In addition to networks, members also forward data such as
rainfall and wind gusts to the NWS.
Date Event Assisting
3/25/05 Skywarn Net Activation National Weather Service (NWS)
4/07/05 Skywarn Net Activation National Weather Service (NWS)
8/28/05 Skywarn Net Activation National Weather Service (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 searches for
lost people etc. A number of members are SAR TECH II certified and many have
taken the basic SAR training offered by Emergency Services.
Date Event Assisting
10/28/05 Search Activation Flagler County Sheriffs Offic (FCSO)
12/03/05 Search
Activation Flagler County Sheriffs Offic (FCSO)
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER AND OTHER SUPPORT
Non-Emergency Support - REACT volunteers assist in day to day
operations as well as special projects. Many volunteers are trained to assist
in the Emergency Operations Center.
Date Event Assisting
1/10/05 Assist FCES making map books Flagler County Emergency
Services
2/7/05 Assist with stamping fliers Flagler County Emergency
Services
2/12/05 Help at Home Show with display and landing zone Flagler
County Emergency Services
2/13/05 Help at Home Show with display and landing zone Flagler
County Emergency Services
3/01/05 Assist in putting fliers together Flagler County
Emergency Services
3/07/05 Assist in checking a weather radio Flagler County
Emergency Services
3/14/05 Assist in checking a weather radio Flagler County
Emergency Services
3/15/05 Assist in checking FRS radios Flagler County Emergency
Services
3/28/05 Assist in checking a weather radio Flagler County
Emergency Services
4/24/05 Fire Flight LZ special event Flagler County Emergency
Services
6/11/05 Assist in putting fliers together Flagler County
Emergency Services
6/22/05 Fire Flight LZ special event Flagler County Emergency
Services
7/08/05 Assist in Emergency Operations Center Flagler County
Emergency Services
7/09/05 Assist in Emergency Operations Center Flagler County
Emergency Services
8/17/05 Assist in Emergency Operations Center Flagler County
Emergency Services
8/31/05 Assist in Emergency Operations Center Flagler County
Emergency Services
9/12/05 Assist in Emergency Operations Center Flagler County
Emergency Services
9/23/05 Assist in Emergency Operations Center Flagler County
Emergency Services
10/01/05 Fire Flight LZ special event Flagler County Emergency
Services
11/03/05 Assist in Emergency Operations Center Flagler County
Emergency Services
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
10/26/04 Hurricane Wilma support.
TOTAL
EVENTS AND TRAINING = 120 (2003 was 86)
2005 Membership - 26 (2004 was 25)
Total Volunteer Hours - 625 hours (2004 was 1600 hours due to
hurricanes)
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.