SARES - Sunnyvale Amateur Radio Emergency Service
News
(updated 05/15/2007) In the near future it will become a requirement for Disaster Service Workers to be trained in SEMS, ICS, and NIMS, Incident Command System and National Incident Management System. Although this certification is not yet mandatory we suggest that you take a look at the following training courses offered by FEMA: IS-100, IS-200 and IS-700. They are available online at the FEMA Independent Study Program. Direct links to the individual courses are on our Training Material page.
(updated 05/16/2007) The new SARES Emergency Responder Identification Cards are now being issued. Several registered SARES members still need to obtain new photo ID badges from DPS. Please contact Priscilla Luckey at (408) 730-7192 at your earliest convenience to set up an appointment where you come in and have your photo taken. You MUST bring in your old ID cards (both the white photo card and the blue DSW card) to obtain your new cards.
(updated 04/22/2008) Sunnyvale Neighborhoods Actively Prepare (SNAP) Emergency Preparedness Training: the City of Sunnyvale offers a 7 week full training class (registration required). Please check out the SNAP web page for details, dates and how you can sign up.
Calendar
| date / time | event |
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| Sat. 05/10/2008, 1100-1500PDT | 2008 Health & Safety Fair (Columbia Neighborhood Center, 785 Morse Ave). Setup starts at 1000PDT. Please contact Rick Eversole, N6RNO if you want to participate. [2008 Health & Safety Fair on the City webserver] |
| Tue. 05/13/2008, 1130PDT | Luncheon, Spoons, 725 S. Fair Oaks (corner of Fair Oaks and El Camino Real), Sunnyvale |
| Sun. 05/18/2008, 1400PDT | Field Day preparation meeting, on location in Raynor Park |
| Tue. 05/27/2008, 1130PDT | Luncheon, Spoons, 725 S. Fair Oaks (corner of Fair Oaks and El Camino Real), Sunnyvale |
| Sun. 06/01/2008, 1400PDT | Field Day preparation meeting, on location in Raynor Park |
| Tue. 06/10/2008, 0900-1200PDT | Disaster Volunteer Management course, Sunnyvale Community Center, Neighborhood Room, 550 East Remington Drive. Please advise Bob Gundrum, W6MOL, if you take this class. |
| Sun. 06/22/2008, 1400PDT | Field Day preparation meeting, on location in Raynor Park |
| Wed. 06/25/2008, 1900-2100PST | quarterly SARES meeting (Public Safety Classroom, 700 All America Way); Field Day, additional program: TBD |
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ARRL Field Day (
Field Day packet  and Field Day info), at the Raynor Park building, 1565 Quail Ave, Sunnyvale [Raynor Park Site Plan, printable PDF].
To find other Field Day sites in public locations, use the new ARRL Field Day Station Locator.
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About us
What is SARES?
SARES is the local ARES group of radio amateur volunteers serving the
City of Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety. We provide reliable backup
communication links as well as additional eyes & ears and hands where
needed, always linked with 2-way radio. Under the mutual aid agreement we
also provide services to neighboring cities, the County of Santa Clara
Office of Emergency Services as well as to help organizations such as
the American Red Cross and The Salvation Army.
How is SARES organized?
SARES is an independent citywide ARES group of the ARRL (American Radio
Relay League) Santa Clara Valley Section. SARES has over 100 members
in Sunnyvale and is led by a team of one Emergency Coordinator with
nine Assistant Emergency Coordinators. SARES is part of the SPECS net
(Southern Peninsula Emergency System) and SVECS net (Silicon Valley
Emergency Communications System).
What is in it for you ?
Free training opportunities as net control station, traffic handler,
VIP shadow, etc.; quarterly meetings with featured speakers; quarterly
exercise drills in the field and tabletop simulated emergency tests to
practice your skills; you can meet fellow hams and last but not least
you give back to your community and earn recognition by your community
by helping in times of need.
Other activities and social events:
Other non-disaster services that SARES provides: locating missing person,
child or vehicle. And don't forget the biggest emergency simulation
event of the year: ARRL Field Day on the last full weekend in June. We
traditionally serve as the primary communicators in the Lakewood Village
Christmas Parade each year. SARES has a traditional bi-weekly luncheon
at a local restaurant where you can meet other members of the group. For
the holiday season you and your family are invited to join us for a
potluck dinner.
It's free!
Membership in SARES is at no cost for you, and all services provided
by Radio Amateurs are strictly on a volunteer basis according to
the FCC Rules Part 97, which prohibit compensation for amateur radio
operators. The City of Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety provides
us with administrative support.
Please download the SARES Brochure (PDF format, 271388 Bytes) .
EC and AECs (alphabetical by call suffix)
Bob Gundrum W6MOL, EC [e-mail] [phone 408-734-0169]Roger Capwell AA3AP, AEC [e-mail] [phone]
Dewey Churchill KG6AM, AEC [e-mail] [phone]
Ralf Erickson WA6CQA, AEC [e-mail] [phone]
Howard Krawetz N6HM, AEC [e-mail] [phone]
Neal Enault WA6OCP, AEC [e-mail] [phone]
Andreas Ott K6OTT, AEC [e-mail] [cellphone 408-431-8727]
Phil Stewart K6PHL, AEC [e-mail] [phone]
Rick Eversole N6RNO AEC [e-mail] [phone]
Skip LaFetra AA6WK, AEC [e-mail] [phone]
Contact information
To get more information about Sunnyvale ARES, please send e-mail to the EC Bob Gundrum W6MOL.
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