Grand Haven CERT Meeting -- September 9, 2020

Zoom Meeting started by ChipHowden at 2:00 PM.

There were 13 members attending on Zoom and 1 by phone.

Items discussed during the meeting:

1. Chip Howden reviewed the status of medical supplies and the small number that need to be ordered after the beginning of next fiscal year Oct. 1
2. Chip Reminded the team to review the new Covid-19 procedures that are in the Field Operations section on our web site.
3. Chip reported that there is now a method to activate the team using AlertFlager and that he needed to get the training to do this. Mike Wright will need to work with the EOC to keep the call roster current.
4. Chip will also continue to investigate the new First Responder Tracking System. This is dependent on cell phone service.
5. The team reviewed the results of the last radio check. Communications was poor, even between newer GRMS radios, on the Grand Haven repeater [Channel 16 / 462.575 MHz / I-com 2]. Communications on the Daytona State Collage water tower repeater [Channel 21 / 462.700 MHz / I-com 7] was good between GRMS radios and transitions from GRMS radios could be heard clearly on FRS radios, but FRS transitions were not picked up by GMRS radios. 
6. The Team discussed reviewing their own personal back packs to update any expired items, including flashlight batteries.
7. Chip explained why he could not continue as Incident Commander but offered to help support someone new and asked for members to seriously consider stepping up to lead the team. Several members asked if Dr. Davidson would consider coming back as leader when he is no longer on the CDD Board.
8. The Team conducted a radio check using the Palm Coast water tower repeater [Channel 20 / 462.675 MHz / I-com 6].  Communications was good between GRMS radios and transitions from GRMS radios could be heard clearly on FRS radios, but FRS transitions were not picked up by GMRS radios. The team discussed information on individuals purchasing GRMS radios and family radio licenses. Chip agreed to send out information on acquiring licenses.

Adjournment: 2:55 PM