Emergency Operations Centre - Toronto - Courtesy of Joe Cusimano - VE3OV - DEC, GTA
The EOC for Toronto
is manned by voulunteers from the Scarboro ARC.
This view (at left) is looking out towards the Command Centre that
is located just to the right and across the hall in the background - steps
away from the primary decision making conference room. The door may
be closed to ensure reduced ambient interference, yet the glass partitions
ensure identification for access.
Seen here from the entrance to the station(s) you are able to determine
the contingency equipment and duplication of equipment that is present
to ensure effective and efficient operations. Note the tidy layout,
ease of access to materials, the flip chart for critical notes.
Another view from the right of the entrance completes the view and confirmation
of duplicate systems. Stations operate HF, VHF, UHF, on Simplex and
Repeater frequencies. Modes include Phone and Digital. Antenna
systems were commercially installed. If you look closely above each
operating table, you will see a copper buss grounding system to all pieces
of equipment.
Thanks Joe, for sending the photos along and congratulations to you and your EC's, AEC's for demonstrating the potential for ARES in Public Service.
The
Lanark, North Leeds ARES group have almost completed
(now that's an under statement, it will never be 'complete'!!!) the work
on our new-to-us ARES trailer. It is an older model Glennette
which we have been working on over the winter months.
The bed has been removed and an operating table installed. The
existing kitchen table will be utilized as the second operating position.
AC and DC outlets
have been installed at both positions, a power supply/battery charger
fabricated and a variety of other structural work completed.
Here is a photo of the trailer, showing off it's new paint job. For more - www.perth.igs.net/~lcares
Thanks to George Sansom - VE3GWS - DEC Eastern Ontario
