ARES Plan for Microsoft
ARES Plan for Microsoft. Todd Buiten - AEC David Titus - AEC. What is ARES?. Amateur Radio Emergency Services Chartered with providing local backup communication in times when normal methods of communication fails. The Microsoft ARES Team. Understanding ARES Role at Microsoft
ARES Plan for Microsoft
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ARES Plan for Microsoft Todd Buiten - AEC David Titus - AEC
What is ARES? • Amateur Radio Emergency Services • Chartered with providing local backup communication in times when normal methods of communication fails
The Microsoft ARES Team • Understanding ARES Role at Microsoft • Being Prepared • Understanding the Threats • Activating the Team • Microsoft EOC
ARES Role at Microsoft • Provide backup communications for Security (life/safety) and Real Estate & Facilities (RE&F). Communication occurs intra-campus and inter-campus. • Provide backup communications between the Microsoft Campus and local government, police, fire agencies, other ARES EOCs and teams.
ARES Role at Microsoft (continued) • Assist with Red Cross activities on-campus. • Assist with damage assessment. • ARES does not assist in business recovery processes.
Campuses: Main Campus West Campus Redwest Other locations as able Agencies: Red Cross City of Redmond Redmond Police Redmond Fire Bellevue Coverage Areas
Being Prepared • Have your 72 hour kit ready at all times • Keep radios ready, power sources charged. (Alkaline adapters for radios.) • Know how to react in an emergency • Participate in nets and drills • Read and understand the “red book” • Keep your contact info card with you • Have a plan for your family/loved ones
Understanding the Threats(Advanced Warning) • Weather • Wildfire • Civil Unrest (WTO) • Warfare
Understanding the Threats(No Warning) • Earthquake • Volcano • Tsunami • Landslide • Power Outage • Fire • Chemical/Biological • Weather • Terrorism • Anything Else Not on This List
Activating the Team • Don’t wait for a call-out to check in to the net • First station on frequency starts the net • Primary activation frequency – The campus repeater (441.850+ PL 203.5) • Secondary frequency – the repeater output • VHF – 146.52, 146.820 - PL 103.5 • Adapt to the situation • Always stay calm
The Microsoft EOC • Located in the red trailer near bldg. 10 • Emergency power, water, and food • Amateur - 2 meter, 440, and HF operations (voice and data). • External – Security, scanners, and TV (local and satellite)