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Spring 2009 Highlights!
Here's what's happening with CARES... 

Pandemic Review was the topic at the May CARES meeting.  Marsha Hovey, Cupertino OES Director, updated CARES in light of the recent Swine Flu event.  See her presentation on Preparedness and Response for details.

4th of July Fireworks Event 2009!  Back by popular demand, CARES has been asked by the City of Cupertino to provide communications support the the Santa Clara County Sheriffs Office during this year's 4th of July Fireworks.  In preparation for this event, here is this year's Communications Plan, (rev: 5/5/09 v0.9).Also, take a look at After-Action reports from past years.

The Spring 2009 Training Program is well underway.  did you miss any of the sessions?  Here's what was presented so far...

• January - Forms, Forms, Forms (and a PSA Refresher).  This was a review of what we need to do from a paperwork point of view to support the city.

• February - Go Kits and Power Connectors.  This was an excellent hands-on / Show-and-Tell about what you need for a field deployment..

• March - Introduction to Packet Radio.  With new interest in Packet by  County RACES, this session introduces why we have packet,  how it is used, and the options for Packet in Cupertino.

See previous Front Page highlights by clicking on What's New! 

  updated:  May 10, 2009