Docs & References
Introduction
Ensuring a repeatable process is critical to ensure a successful activation and field deployment. Skills are maintained by practice and drills, and ensuring that the response process is understood, consistent, and repeatable. This section describes the various documents that support this objective.
Standard Operating Procedures
Name | Description, Content |
---|---|
Infectious Disease Response Plan (.docx), Dec 2020 |
This document is supplemental guidance for Cupertino Citizen Corps whenever CCC is activated for a response during an infectious disease or pandemic event. Revisions will be made as new guidance becomes available. |
CARES Task List, May 2022 |
This document guides the selection of tasks that CARES will employ to meet the objectives defined in the Incident Action Plan when an activation occurs. |
Emergency Plan, Aug 2020 |
This plan provides a written guide containing the minimum information that would be needed in an emergency. |
Part 1, Overview, Jul 2019 |
Part 1 introduces CARES, and the general method by which we operate. The sections include:
|
Part 2, Procedures, Feb 2013 |
Part 2 introduces the different procedures that we execute during the course of an activation.
|
Part 3, General Information, September 2002 |
Part 3 is a collection of topics of interest to an emergency responder. In light of the work done at County RACES, this section is under review for on-going relevance. |
Part 5, Checklists, July 2006 |
Part 5 includes both procedural as well as technical checklists. See the table of contents for the full listing. |
Part 6, Forms |
This section is Obsolete |
Part 7, Information Security Plan |
Describes how we will manage the sensitive information on behalf of our served agencies. Not available on line. |
Part 8, Training Plan, March 2022 |
This document reviews the method for pursuing one of several qualifications granted by CARES. Qualifications cover these areas:
|
Field References
Name | Description, Content |
---|---|
Net Control Station Handbook Manual | Booklet, Feb 2022 |
PDF, This handbook covers the methods and approach CARES will use for managing the CARES Emergency Net. |
Field Communications Handbook Manual | Booklet, Jan 2022 |
PDF, This Handbook is a compilation of several SOP areas as well as key procedure training. This handbook should be carried by all CARES members.
|
Message Passing Proword Cheat sheet, October 2021 |
PDF, This is a compilation of the prowords used for accurate message passing. |
Message Handling Procedures Operators Guide, Nov 2019 |
PDF, Santa Clara County RACES. This document lays out the "rules" that we will use when speaking on the radio. |
SCCo RACES Packet Radio Field Reference Manual | Booklet, February 2022, REVIEW |
PDF, This Handbook includes information on operating packet radio on the Santa
Clara County RACES Packet Systems.
|
Cupertino Packet Addendum Manual | Booklet, Jan 2022 |
PDF, This is an addendum to the SCCo RACES Packet Radio Handbook for specifics to Cupertino. Packet Operators should download both documents for your reference.
|
Comm 469 Packet Procedures Manual, May 2019 |
PDF, This manual describes the process for operating Packet Radio in Comm 469. All Packet Operators should familiarize yourselves with this in the event you are asked to staff the packet station at Comm 469. |
Comm 469 Reference Manual | Booklet, March 2022 |
PDF, This manual covers most information and procedures needed to deploy and operate
the communications van. The intended user is the Van Supervisor and Van Sups-in-Training.
|
Comm 469 Radio Reference Manual | Booklet, March 2022 |
PDF, This manual is a quick reference for most of the radio equipment installed in the van. Paper copies of the manufacturer's manuals are available for in the van as well.
|
Comm 469 Preventive Maintenance Procedures Manual | Booklet, Jan 2020 |
PDF, This manual describes the maintenance procedures to be periodically performed on Comm 469.
|
ARK Activation Handbook Manual | Booklet, Jan 2022 |
PDF, This manual is the guide for starting up the Cupertino ARKs.
|
CERT Field Communications Handbook Manual | Booklet, March 2022 |
PDF, This manual describes the FRS and GMRS radio systems, and procedures for CERT teams operating from an ARK.
|
Cupertino City Map, Aug 2012 |
PDF, This is an 11"x14" map of Cupertino with the County Grid system overlay. Copies are available at the Comm Van and the EOC. This map will print to 8.5"x11", but may be tough to read. |
Acronyms and Terms, Nov 2020 |
PDF, A good compilation of various terms used within Emergency Management. |
Net Control Scripts
Name | Description, Content |
---|---|
CARES Weekly Net Script, Jan 2022 |
PDF, This script is used to guide the Net Control Operator through the weekly Net procedure
|
County Weekly Net Script, Oct 2020 |
PDF, Cupertino checks into the SVECS net weekly to report our check-in totals. The Net Control position rotates to all cities, and our turn comes up every 10 weeks. |
Mesh Networking
Name | Description, Content |
---|---|
Mesh Client Handbook Manual | Booklet, May 2016 |
PDF, This handbook contains general set-up and operation steps for using a Mesh node in the field.
|
Mesh Server Handbook Manual | Booklet, August 2018 |
PDF, This handbook contains general set-up steps for a Ubuntu Linux Server that supports a Mesh field deployment. |
Upcoming Activities
2 Jun 2022, Monthly Meeting
Field Day, Forth of July Prep, 7:30p to 9:00p, by Teleconf
25 Jun 2022, ARRL Field Day
8:00am to 5:00pm, Location to be determined
4 Jul 2022, Forth of July PSE
CARES, CERT, and MRC support for Cupertino's annual Fireworks event. **PENDING**
3 Aug 2022, New Member Orientation
A short introduction to CARES. 7pm-8pm, Location TBD
2 Nov 2022, New Member Orientation
A short introduction to CARES. 7pm-8pm, Location TBD