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AGENDA STATEMENT
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: November 19, 1996
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SUBJECT:
Adoption of the Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES)
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Report Prepared by: Dean A. Johnson, Community Safety Assistant '\)Y
EXlllBITS ATTACHED:
I) Resolution Adopting the RACES Plan
Attachment to Resolution: Radio Amateur Civil Emergency
Service (RACES) Plan
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RECOMMENDATION: /', ~ Adopt the Resolution.
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FINANCIAL STATEMENT:
There is no cost associated with this item. The City previously
purchased and installed it's own RACES equipment.
DESCRIPTION:
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On February 21, 1996, the City Council adopted Goals and Objectives for 1996. These included
completing an operational plan for use of amateur radio equipment. Although not required, adoption of a
formal RACES plan will allow the City to reserve Amateur Radio frequencies. . It will also increase the
effectiveness of the City of Dublin in interacting with neighboring agencies and Alameda County during
a disaster.
Curren~ Eauioment
The City's Emergency Operating Center (EOC) is currently equipped with two 2-Meter I 44Mhz -
148Mhz FM transmitter/receivers. During a disaster, if normal modes of communication were
unavailable this equipment would be used to make contact with the County EOC, neighboring agencies,
and American Red Cross emergency shelters. The goal is to utilize volunteer radio operators to assist
with this communications link.
Volunteer Staffing
The Federal Communication Commission (FCC) requires that amateur radios be operated by licensed
volunteers. This plan designates one Dublin Radio Officer and two (2) Assistant Radio Officers. These
individuals, identified by the plan as "Level I Volunteers," will be responsible for recruiting and
coordinating the efforts of additional volunteer radio operators. Currently, according to FCC records there
are seventy three (73) licensed HAM operators who reside in the City of Dublin; during a disaster, they
will be designated "Level II Volunteers."
In authorizing the use of radio frequencies by "amateurs," The FCC identified five guiding principles.
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ITEM NO.
'"Recognition and enhancement of the value of the amateur service to the
public as a voluntary noncommercial communication service, particularly
with respect to providing emergency communications." (FCC Rules,
Section 97.1)
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Plan Aperoval Process
In order to facilitate this guiding tenet of the Amateur Radio Service it is necessary for the City of Dublin
to adopt a RACES (Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service) plan. The attached plan has been prepared
in accordance with the format required by the State of California and with input from the Alameda County
Office of Emergency Services. In addition, local licensed amateur radio operators, and members of the
American Radio Relay League (ARRL) have assisted staff in preparing the plan.
After adoption by the City Council, the plan will be submitted to the Alameda County Office of
Emergency Services for formal review and assignment of local frequencies (Level 4 Network). The
County has the opportunity to request technical adjustments. The plan will then be submitted to the State
Office of Emergency Services.
This RACES plan complies with State guidelines and Staff recommends its adoption.
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RESOLUTION NO. - 96
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
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ADOPTION OF A RADIO AMATEUR CIVIL EMERGENCY SERVICE (RACES) PLAN
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin is aware of the hazards in and around the City of Dublin, and alert
to the possibility of a major disaster; and
WHEREAS, in the event of a disaster, reliable communication will be vital and normal modes of
communication may not be available; and
WHEREAS, to facilitate the use of Amateur Radio frequencies as a alternate mode of
communication City Staff have prepared a Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service Plan in conformance
with the current State guidelines; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin does hereby
adopt the Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service Plan, attached hereto as Exhibit A, and by reference
made a part hereof.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of November, 1996.
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Table of Contents
Revision Log
Distribution
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Area Covered
Jurisdiction Covered
Radio Officer and Staff Organization
Volunteers
RACES Resources
Networks
Network Service Levels
Identifiers
Frequency Coordination
Station Locations
Equipment Resources
Mutual Aid
Review
Mobilization
Approvals and Concurrences
Area Map(s)
Dublin in relation to Alameda County
Dublin detail map
Civil Defense/Emergency Services Coordinator
Amateur Radio Service Organization
Network and Frequency Assignments
Fixed Station Locations
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ADDRESSED TO:
City of Dublin, City Manager
City of Dublin, Office of Emergency Services
Dublin San Ramon Services District, Chief Administrator
Dublin Unified School District, Superintendent
Each City of Dublin RACES member
Alameda County OES
ARRL East Bay Section Emergency Coordinator, [for distribution]
Radio officer/Coordinator, Livermore
Radio officer/Coordinator, Pleasanton
Radio officer/Coordinator, San Ramon
Livermore American Red Cross
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PURPOSE:
The purpose of this plan is to provide authority for the
participation of Amateur Radio operators in providing essential
communications during a period of national, state or local
emergency. RACES operations are in accordance with FCC Rules
and Regulations.
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1.0 AREA COVERED: The location of the CITY OF DUBLIN is shown on the maps in
APPENDIX 1. The city has a population of 26,267 (1996, CA Dept. of Finance)
and an area of 11.42 square miles.
1.1 THREAT: California faces a variety of threats, both natural and manmade, for which
it must be prepared to respond. An extensive geographical area, long ocean
shoreline, climatic and topographic extremes, and geological faults present a range
of hazards to be considered by emergency services workers, both professional and
volunteer. Some threats which may warrant RACES mobilization include:
* Earthquakes are the most notorious of natural hazards because of proximity of
geologic faults to major urban centers. In the event of a major earthquake in
the Bay Area, it is probable that the City of Dublin will sustain a great number
of casualties, extensive property damage, fires, flooding, and other ensuing .
hazards. Of particular concern are earthquakes on the San Andreas, Hayward,
and Calaveras faults. Extensive search and rescue operations may be required
to assist trapped or injured persons. Emergency medical care, food, and
temporary shelter would be required by injured or displaced persons.
Emergency operations could be seriously hampered by the loss of
communications and damage to transportation routes within, and to and from,
the disaster area and by the disruption of public utilities and services.
* Flooding has not been a major problem in Dublin. Areas subject to flooding in
the City of Dublin are generally along Scarlett Court, Amador Plaza Road,
Ironwood Court, Honey Court, and the Dublin Creek area. For more detailed
information refer to the City of Dublin Flood Map.
* Wildland fires are threats to rural areas and adjacent communities throughout
the State. Santa Ana winds and low humidity conditions frequently push
wildland blazes into urban areas. The resulting loss of ground cover,
especially in steeply sloped areas, creates the possibility of landslides.
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Hazardous materials are an increasing concern in this industrial society.
Releases threaten the population with both immediate affects and long-term
cancer potential. The significance of the problems to the environment,
property, or human health is dependent on the type, location, and quantity of
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the material released. The City of Dublin lies in a valley between two ridge
lines. There are two major high speed routes, Interstates 580 and 680, which
traverse the city. There are no large industrial facilities located in the valley
but the interstates have a significant amount of truck traffic which transports
hazardous materials.
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* Large scale transportation accidents that involve trucks, buses, military and
civilian aircraft are possible.
* Nuclear accidents are possible because of numerous military installations, the
transporting of weapons and spent fuel over railroads and the- interstate
highway system, and as the result of military air crashes.
* Nuclear war is always a possibility. Any area of the State could experience
dangerous radioactive fallout from a nuclear attack on the United States or
elsewhere. There are many potential nuclear targets in and around Alameda
County. Damage to persons and buildings would vary according to distance
from ground zero.
* Acts of terrorism against government units, public places, or transportation
systems are possible.
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2.0 JURISDICTION COVERED: The jurisdiction covered by this plan and the
Emergency Services Director who is responsible for the development of plans
relating to civil defense and disaster activities are:
2.1 CITY OF DUBLIN
City Manager
Dublin Civic Center
100 Civic Plaza
Dublin, CA 94568
The everyday Emergency Services Coordinator is listed in APPENDIX 2.
This plan will serve to qualify the CITY OF DUBLIN for matching funds under the
Federal Contributions Program.
3.0 RADIO OFFICER AND STAFF ORGANIZATION: The organization for the
implementation and administration of the RACES resources is shown in APPENDIX
2. Written operational procedures are issued as required.
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4.0 VOLUNTEERS: The CITY OF DUBLIN utilizes two categories of amateur radio
operators:
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4.1 Level I Volunteers: amateur radio operators and others enrolled under the
provisions of this plan are registered Disaster Service Workers in the
COMMUNICATIONS class in accordance with Section 3100 (et seq.) of the
California Government Code, have completed a Loyalty Oath! Affirmation, and
checked for loyalty and reliability through local records checks by the local law
enforcement agency. Personnel may be issued City identification cards by the
Emergency Services Coordinator. (May also be issued County identification if
special provisions have been made between the city and county.)
4.2 Level II Volunteers: This level includes all other Amateur Radio operators
choosing not to be a Level I volunteer. They shall be registered Disaster Service
Workers in the COMMUNICATIONS class, in accordance with Section 3100
(et seq.) of the California Government Code and complete the Loyalty
Oath! Affirmation. They will NOT be checked for loyalty and reliability through
local record checks, nor will they be issued a City identification card by the
Emergency Services coordinator.
5.0 RACES Resources: RACES resources are considered a facility available to all .
government services as required. Specific channels are not assigned exclusively to
anyone service.
6.0 Networks: This system operates two (2) network levels within the CITY OF
DUBLIN under the provision of this plan. The individual networks and the
frequencies used to implement them are shown in APPENDIX 3.
7.0 Network Service Levels:
7.1 Level 2 Nets provide direction and control communications between the
ALAMEDA COUNTY Emergency Operations Center, the CITY OF DUBLIN,
other jurisdictions within the County, and the Emergency Alert System stations
in the EAS Operational Area.
7.2 Level 4 Nets provide direction and control communications between the CITY
OF DUBLIN and deployed mobile units and other authorized units within the
city.
8.0 Identifiers: Operators will use tactical station identifiers in conjunction with their
amateur callsign. Tactical callsigns are published in APPENDIX 4.
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9.0 Frequency Coordination: Frequencies identified in APPENDIX 3 and used within the
CITY OF DUBLIN are coordinated by the City RACES Radio Officer who will
resolve interference problems within this area. Interference problems from outside
sources will be referred to the County RACES Radio officer in concurrence with the
OES Region II Telecommunications Coordinator for resolution. In the event of an
emergency which necessitates invoking the President's War Emergency Powers,
RACES will be governed by Section 97.407(b) of the FCC Rules and Regulations.
Operations will be restricted to frequencies assigned and coordinated by the
California Office of Emergency Services.
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10.0 Station Locations: Locations of all Net Control stations and other fixed stations
operated under this plan, and their tactical identifiers, are listed in APPENDIX 4.
11.0 Equipment Resources: There are a number of fixed, portable, and mobile stations
owned by the CITY OF DUBLIN, and operated under the provisions of this plan. In
addition there is equipment owned and operated by the individual RACES operators
as the situation requires. All networks will be available at the primary Emergency
Operations Center and at designated alternate centers.
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12.0 Mutual Aid: The Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service is a
COMMUNICA TrONS resource covered by the California Master Mutual Aid
Agreement. Requests from or to the CITY OF DUBLIN for assistance (mutual aid)
will be directed to the COUNTY OF ALAMEDA Office of Emergency Services.
In the event communication is broken to ALAMEDA County OES, then the request
may be directed to an adjoining city with notification to the County OES as soon as
conditions permit.
13.0 Review: This plan and it's appendices shall be reviewed for completeness, currency,
and accuracy not later than two (2) years after the latest approval date. Revisions
and corrections will be issued to all plan holders when approved.
14.0 Mobilization:
14.1 Authority: The authority to activate RACES and mobilize personnel and
resources rests with the CITY OF DUBLIN Emergency Services Coordinator
and staff (including the RACES Radio Officer).
14.2 Requests for RACES support from any other agency shall be directed to the
CITY OF DUBLIN Emergency Services Coordinator. See paragraph 14.1.
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14.3 Alert List: The Radio Officer and staff shall maintain a current alert list roster
and callout procedures under a separate Standard Operating Procedure
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APPROVALS AND CONCURRENCES
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RACES Radio Officer
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City Manager
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County RACES Radio Officer
COUNTY OF ALAMEDA
RACES Coordinator
Alameda County Office of Emergency Services
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APPENDIX 1
Map A: Location of Dublin in Alameda County, California
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Map B: Detail of Dublin, California
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Civil DefenselEmergency Services Coordinator
City of Dublin
Emergency Services Coordinator:
Dean Johnson
100 Civic Plaza
Dublin, CA 94568
(510) 833-6640
Amateur Radio Service Organization
RACES Radio Officer
Edwin F. Diemer, N6SVD
11528 Betlen Dr.
Dublin, CA 94568
(510) 294-2342 (W)
(510) 828-5367 (H)
Assistant Radio Officer
James R. McWhorter, W6GPM
11799 Bloomington Way
Dublin, CA 94568
(510) 833-1661
Assistant Radio Officer
Robert M. Trimble, KB6KYG
8139 Via Zapata
Dublin, CA 94568
(510) 828-5683
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APPENDIX 3
NETWORK AND FREQUENCY ASSIGNMENTS
NETWORK LEVEL 2 - Alameda County Operational Area to Cities:
147.240+
444.200+
442.350+
442.925+
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146.465
145.710
145.030
145.790
145.790
Alameda County RACES repeater, San Leandro hills *
Alameda County RACES repeater, San Leandro hills **
Alameda County RACES repeater, San Leandro hills **
Alameda County RACES repeater, Sunol peak **
Southern Alameda County repeater, Hayward hills
Primary simplex voice calling channel (GolfChan. 51)
Primary simplex packet channel (Chan. 49)
Packet digi~repeater/station at ALCO EOC, KE6WCQ-1
Packet BBS, N6QMY-1, ARES/RACES support, Fremont
Packet BBS, N6QMY-1, via Node FMTNODE, Fremont
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LEVEL 4 NETWORK - Dublin EOC to facilities and units within the city:
Primary simplex voice channel (2 meters)
Secondary simplex voice channel (2 meters)
Primary simplex voice channel (440)
Primary simplex packet channel (2 meters)
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