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1996-97 EMCOMM Bulletins

TO: Emergency Communications Units - Information Bulletin
TO: Emergency Management Agencies via Internet and Radio
FROM: Auxiliary Communications Service (ACS) of the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services 

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EMC099 - ACS, REACT & SKYWARN??

9/29/1997

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Query: Can a REACT unit or a SKYWARN unit be a part of a local ACS?

Reply: Yes, absolutely. They already are in some places.


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EMC098 - ACS and the Mayor of SF

9/22/1997

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Remarks by Willie Brown, Mayor:

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EMC087 - FNARS and SHARES - 2/2

7/7/1997

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Continuation:

The SHARES network presently consists of 1040 HF radio stations, located in all 50 states, and at 34 overseas locations. 

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EMC086 - FNARS and SHARES - 1/2

6/30/1997

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Query: What is "FNARS" and "SHARES"?


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EMC085 - ACS - ARES Operations - 2/2

6/23/1997

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As shown in bulletin 084, an ACS unit does not kick into a "RACES-like mode". It's already a function of government with no need to switch modes to RACES to have a sanction of government, as is the case with ARES. 

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EMC084 - ACS - ARES Operations - 1/2

6/16/1997

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Continuation of query: "....For instance, up to a certain situation, does the ACS function mainly as a closely knit ARES-like support group closely tied to government? After that point does the group kick into a RACES-like mode?.....In that case are there sometimes some of the original group still operating in the first mode/level?"


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EMC083 - ACS Operations Levels?

6/9/1997

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Query: "In actual ACS operations when there is an escalating disaster, are there levels of operation? For instance, up to a certain situation, does ACS function mainly as a closely knit ARES-like support group closely tied to government?" 

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EMC082 - ACS and ARES - 2/2

6/2/1997

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Continuation: (in response to queries)

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EMC081 - ACS and ARES - 1/2

5/26/1997

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Is the ACS, Auxiliary Communications Service, in competition with the ARRL Amateur Emergency Radio Service, ARES, as some have alleged?

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EMC080 - ACS and RACES

5/19/1997

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This series, 080-085, is in answer to questions received. There is no criticism intended; but it is a reminder of how mindset can affect our use of Amateur Radio for emergency communications.

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