This section will disclose information
about LOCAL TRAINING SESSIONS
that are available to ESF members and
volunteers.
This information is released by way of Polk County Emergency
Management from Paul Womble, Programs Manager and A.E.M.
for Polk County, to Polk County ARES.
Paul's contact information:
Paul L. Womble, FPEM, MEP
Polk County Emergency Management
Emergency Management Program Manager
1295 Brice Blvd
Bartow, Florida 33830
Office: 863-534-5603
Here are the following sessions that are available to
the Amateur Community.
Class Schedule has not been set at this time.
F 2355 Points Of Distribution Training
F 2355-1 County Staging Areas and County Logistics Training
Class Schedule has not been set at this time.
NIMS IS100, 200,
and 700 Training
Red Cross Shelter Training
Class focuses on identifying the important positions of all Shelter workers
when there is a need for them to open. CLASS TIME: 3 Hours approx.
Sign Up: please contact Paul Womble or Evans Mitchell.
Class Size based on number of personnel attending.
Amateur Radio License Classes
Several are taking place currently, testing information go here
please.
UPCOMING MEETINGS.....
JUNE 2008
Preparations for the upcoming Hurricane Season, but most of all....
Need to learn more about your radio, BRING IT TO THIS MEETING.
We will be going over programming in the local ARES frequency list
and making sure your radio works ok.
JULY 2008
Hurricane Season is upon us, possible equipment testing sessions
might take place over the weekends to make sure all of our
personal gear is functional during power outages, and or from
various field locations. More information coming soon.