After Action Report
05/06/05 District 25

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Description of Activity:

Skywarn/ARES members watched various bridges in Delta County Colorado at the request of the County Emergency Manager. For 6 nights particpants watched for trash dams, other obstructions and water levels.

Duration in hours:

19

Serving Amateur Radio Group(s):

Delta County Skywarn and CO ARES D25

Served Agency(ies):

Delta County OEM

Describe Served Agency Participation

see above

Number of amateurs participating:

12

Optional - List of amateurs participating

not listed

Man hours for the event (checkins*duration)

139

List the goals of the activity:

Watch bridges on less traveled roads and lanes during high water hours. Report water level and presence of trash dams to the County Emergency Manager via net/Skywarn Coordiantor.

Were those goals met: (Y/N)

Y

Explain:

Participants observed all the designated bridges during the six days/nights of concern.

What went well?:

Nets functioned smoothly. Procedures praticed on the weekly nets were followed.

Areas needing improvement:

Improvement of the communication between the NCS/Skywarn Coordinator and Delta County Dispatch.

Lessons Learned:

The need to imform demonstrate D25 ARES capabilities to the Sheriff.

Additional Training needed:

Continue practicing net procedures on the weekly nets.

Ideas for future exercises:

None listed

Comments:

The Mayor of Orchid City sent a letter of appreciation to the Skywarn Coordinator.