Docs & References
Updated: 29 August 2024
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.
City Volunteer Documents
Name | Description, Content |
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Emergency Operations Plan, June 2019 |
The City of Cupertino Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) is an all-hazards document describing the City incident management organization, compliance with relevant legal statutes, other relevant guidelines, whole community engagement, continuity of government focus, and critical components of the incident management structure. |
Volunteer Management Annex, July 2021 |
The EOP Volunteer Management Annex describes the coordinating processes used to ensure the most efficient and effective utilization of affiliated and unaffiliated volunteers during a disaster. |
Appendix A - Capabilities, July 2021 |
Volunteer Annex, Appendix A describes how and when the City can expect Citizen Corps to perform in an emergency and requested activities. |
Standard Operating Procedures
Name | Description, Content |
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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, Sep 2023 |
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, Feb 2024 |
This plan provides the minimum 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:
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Part 2, Procedures, November 2023 |
Part 2 introduces the different procedures that we execute during the course of an activation.
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Part 3 |
This SOP Part is obsolete. |
Part 4 |
This SOP Part is obsolete. |
Part 5, Checklists |
This section is replaced by specific |
Part 6, Forms |
This section is replaced by the Forms page. |
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, August 2023 |
This document reviews the method for pursuing one of several qualifications granted by CARES. Qualifications cover these areas:
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Field References
Name | Description, Content |
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Net Control Station Handbook Manual* | Booklet*, November 2023 |
PDF, This handbook covers the methods and approach CARES will use for managing the CARES Emergency Net. |
Field Communications Handbook Manual | Booklet, January 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.
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Message Passing Proword Cheat sheet, December 2022 |
PDF, This is a compilation of the prowords used for accurate message passing. |
SCCo RACES Packet Radio Field Reference Type III Manual | Booklet, December 2023 |
PDF, This Handbook includes information on operating as a Type III Santa Clara County RACES Packet Radio Operator on the County RACES Packet Systems.
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SCCo RACES Packet Radio Field Reference Type II Manual | Booklet, November 2023 |
PDF, This Handbook includes information on operating as a Type II Santa Clara County RACES Packet Radio Operator on the County RACES Packet Systems.
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Cupertino Packet Addendum Manual | Booklet, January 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.
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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, November 2023 |
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 Supervisors-in-Training.
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Comm 469 Radio Reference Manual | Booklet, March 2022 |
PDF, Covers the radio systems in Comm 469.
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Comm 469 Network Reference Manual* | Booklet*, September 2022 |
PDF, This is an internal manual for setting up the C469-to-DOC network.
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Comm 469 Preventive Maintenance Procedures Manual | Booklet, Jan 2020 |
PDF, This manual describes the maintenance procedures to be periodically performed on Comm 469.
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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. |
CERT Docs
ARK Activation Handbook Manual | Booklet, Jan 2022 |
PDF, This manual is the guide for starting up the Cupertino ARKs.
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CERT Field Communications Handbook Manual | Booklet, October 2022 |
PDF, This manual describes the FRS and GMRS radio systems, and procedures for CERT teams operating from an ARK.
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Net Control Scripts
Name | Description, Content |
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CARES Weekly Net Script, Feb 2024 |
PDF, Feb 2024, this script is used to guide the Net Control Operator through the weekly Net procedure |
County Weekly Net Script, |
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 |
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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.
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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
19 Oct 2024, CCC Exercise
Communications Exercise using Windshield Survey and Ark Support. 08:00 to 12:00. More Details...
7 Nov 2024, General Meeting
Informal Message Passing, St Jude Parish Hall,19:30 to 21:00
5 Dec 2024, General Meeting
Topic Year End Review, St Jude Parish Hall,19:30 to 21:00