03\/14\/2025<\/span><\/p>\nThe ARRL San Joaquin Valley Section (SJV) conducted \u201cPerfect Storm,\u201d an amateur radio emergency exercise, on March 5 – 7.<\/p>\n
Section Emergency Coordinator (SEC) Dan Sohn, WL7COO, asked that a section-wide exercise be created that would engage both amateur radio operators and non-amateurs to become more active in their community’s emergency preparedness and response capabilities. \u00a0<\/p>\n
There were 120 participants from 9 counties within the SJV Section, including Calaveras, Fresno, Kern, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Stanislaus, Tulare, Tuolumne, and two counties outside the section, Los Angeles and San Diego. \u00a0<\/p>\n
Both amateurs and participants equipped with General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) radios gathered local situational awareness data. The exercise culminated with a two-hour period during which local groups forwarded their data to a mock Incident Command Post. At the same time, leaders of the groups were asked to participate in a live “hot wash” on Zoom, where the results were reviewed, and errors could be corrected in real time. \u00a0<\/p>\n
SJV Section Manager Steven Hendricks, KK6JTB, said the Perfect Storm exceeded expectations and SEC Sohn reported the exercise was a resounding success. \u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWe wanted to engage many different organizations and especially young hams,\u201d said Hendricks. \u201cIt\u2019s important to tap into their excitement and engage them so when a disaster does strike, they can become a vital part of team.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The SVJ Section is now planning to have two exercises every year. \u00a0<\/p>\n
For more information about the ARRL San Joaquin Valley Section, visit their Facebook page San Joaquin Valley Section – ARRL | Facebook.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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