Good evening ALERT Operators!
The NWS is requesting ALERT’s assistance for the event this weekend, due to a shortfall in help with parking, from any ALERT member who can help people park at the event. The group which was previously planned to handle parking is needed for duties/missions related to Hurricane Michael, and will not be able to attend.
Call to action:
If you are able to be at the NWS between the hours of 10AM-3PM, and can help with parking, please contact Casey Benefield, NZ2O (nz2o @ alert-alabama.org or by Facebook Message to ALERT’s Facebook Page facebook.com/k4nws ), as soon as you can. We will need to let the NWS know how many we have volunteering, to coordinate.
I would recommend carrying a HT radio or two, or a couple of batteries, in case needed for the event.
As you are all aware, there’s an awesome event coming up for the kids, big and small, at the National Weather Service 25 Year Anniversary Open House this weekend. I’m a bit excited!
Details and Event Rules Here: https://www.weather.gov/bmx/outreach_openhouse
Gerald Satterwhite (KK4IOK) from the NWS sent us a recent email, with a few reminders:
- Please have your display set up by 9am
(I’m thinking we can show up 1-2 hours early, for best coordination with the ham station piece.) - The event runs from 10 AM to 3 PM.
- NWS will provide 1 table and 2 chairs. Please bring your own tent (I think Deryl has this sorted 😊).
For a power source, are we thinking we’ll use the NWS street power? I can bring the 90 pound monster batteries in case they’re needed. Deryl will be bringing a generator. - There will be 3 food trucks on-site during the event. Please bring cash and support our local food trucks.
(Let’s avoid eating at the table though – scroll down and you’ll see why.)
FYI: Rebecca and I have obtained peanut allergen-free candy and have candy bowls for the table. We can’t bring candy containing peanuts, or cross-contaminated. Public event.
Additionally, I’m sure a few of us would love to sit behind this, chatting with the public about amateur radio, and how we can operate when things go kablooey. 😉
Thank you Bill Rodgers (K4FSO), for pointing the printing company (and their low prices) out to us!
This email was sent to:
NWS Participants, ALERT Operational Members, ALERT Board Members.
Thank you all!
Casey, NZ2O
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