RACES
Franklin County Emergency Net (FCEN)
ACTIVATION LEVEL CHART
NORMAL
No RACES/FCEN activation is anticipated.
LEVEL 3
All RACES members and those involved with Amateur Radio Emergency
Communications are asked to monitor conditions. Also, please check
your EMCOMM supplies, and make any preparations necessary.
Activation is a possibility, but not a certainty.
LEVEL 2
All RACES members and those involved with Amateur Radio Emergency
Communications are officially put on ‘standby’ alert. Please be
prepared to respond to any activation request. Also, certain
stations (such as the EOC) may already be activated, and staffing
may be required for those stations. Please monitor 147.120 (or the
alternate 146.505) for more information. Full activation of the
FCEN/RACES is probable.
LEVEL 1
All RACES members and those involved with Amateur Radio Emergency
Communications that are available to help are asked to check into
the FCEN on either 147.120 (or the alternate 146.505), and respond
if needed to any request. The FCEN will be active and the calling
tree will be started.
Activation Level Chart
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A "RACES-ARES BADGE" is now required to participate in the Franklin County Emergency Net (FCEN). Information on how you can obtain a badge and information on RACES can be found HERE.