It is very obvious that technological computer-based systems allow the emergency manager to do things not before possible, including the ability to handle data in ways only dreamed about until now. Yet, with all these successes of wired systems, hidden in the background in a
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It is very obvious that technological computer-based systems allow the emergency manager to do things not before possible, including the ability to handle data in ways only dreamed about until now. Yet, with all these successes of wired systems, hidden in the background in a
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The new Response Management Information System (RIMS) worked in a way that was unprecedented. Essential data was successfully entered and quickly shared with a wide group of agencies - a first ever of such magnitude. This computer-based system used Standardized During the catastrophic northern CA floods in early 1997 it became apparent that mighty changes were taking place. Not only was nature changing the face of California -- an area the size of 30 smaller states was impacted -- but the need to handle an avalanche of information
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. Continuation of article by Ted Harris:
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Ted Harris from the American Red Cross gives us some insight into their Emergency Services organization...
Subtitle: More Weaknesses
A common problem that both conventional and trunking radios have is the programming software. Almost all radio models, even those made by the same manufacturer, require individual programming software. Few agencies own or have all the needed software access readily available. Subtitle: Trunking Problems
A county converted all its radios to a 800 Mhz trunking system. The system was installed and operating just fine during the winter. |
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