Although the ECDP plan (Bulletin #219) is no longer required, the planning strategy is timeless. It shows where you are, where you should be, and a budget plan on how to get there for communications program needs. The latter may be the most difficult, but to prepare and maintain such a plan shows a serious and professional approach to planning. It is a ideal way to task your RO with budget responsibilities, if not already done.
FEMA has been again making matching funds available for RACES and related volunteer communications equipment. An approved RACES plan is a prerequisite, as well as submission of a properly completed FEMA matching funds application to the State. Although FEMA funds are limited, there is no limit to what you can request. If your application is approved you are given notice to proceed and a project completion deadline. The local emergency management agency official is basically responsible but can delegate the task to a qualified Radio Officer. I've seen projects fail for lack of follow-through by busy staff people that could have been rescued by a Radio Officer properly involved in the process.
---Stan Harter, KH6GBX
FEMA has been again making matching funds available for RACES and related volunteer communications equipment. An approved RACES plan is a prerequisite, as well as submission of a properly completed FEMA matching funds application to the State. Although FEMA funds are limited, there is no limit to what you can request. If your application is approved you are given notice to proceed and a project completion deadline. The local emergency management agency official is basically responsible but can delegate the task to a qualified Radio Officer. I've seen projects fail for lack of follow-through by busy staff people that could have been rescued by a Radio Officer properly involved in the process.
---Stan Harter, KH6GBX
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