Activation Level 1 (RED)

The Sarasota County EOC will be in full activation. SRQARES will also be Activated at this point. SRQARES leaders, or their representative, should:

  • Maintain contact with all served agencies and partners
  • Monitor SAR 1 and 2 continuously
  • The Resource and Information net will be operational on the top of the hour.
  • Once activation occurs, the R&I Net Control should be Level 2 trained.
  • Revise operator schedules for multiple shifts on key stations, tactical and resource nets
  • Activate a Tactical net and assign Net Control Stations (NCS)
  • Once Activation occurs all Net Control Stations should be Level 2 trained.
  • Send a daily situation report to their DEC or the SEC.
  • REDCOM will be operational and staffed with Level 2 trained operators/ Red Cross members, unless SRQARES leadership decides otherwise

Available SRQARES Members should prepare to proceed to their assignments or to staging areas for assignments, if mobilization occurs. Nets begin full operation, hourly check-ins. If mobilized, available SRQARES Members will check into their assigned nets upon arrival at their assignments. Full emergency communications protocols have been implemented. Radio Operations may proceed with Emergency and Priority traffic only.