Every quarter the MCEM hosts a quarterly radio drill with local partners. These drills follow our current communication process outlined in the Multnomah County Communications Plan (2013). We currently have 51 County Departments and external partners listed in our drill call-down roster. These drills:
- Train partners on the process for communicating via radio with the MCEM,
- Provide individuals an opportunity to practice using radio equipment, and
- Identify communication barriers (infrastructure- or personnel-related) that hinder radio communication capabilities.
Adding local partners to the regular communication drill helps expand our reach in preparation for, or in response to, emergencies. If your organization is interested in participating with these drills:
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Check if your organization is already participating in the attached VHF Radio Test Report,
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Review current radio capabilities and alignment with the frequencies listed in the Quarterly Radio Drill Standard Operating Guide (SOG), page 2.
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Contact the MCEM Training and Exercise Specialist (Robert Quinn, robert.quinn@multco.us) to review current radio capabilities and drill integration.