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UID:2463-1788894000-1788897600@fairfieldcountyares.org
SUMMARY:Fairfield County ARES Quarterly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Attention Fairfield County ARES Members!  \nYou’re invited to our Quarterly ARES Meeting where we’ll discuss key topics vital to our community’s safety and preparedness\, including: Upcoming training exercises Reviewing past and potential community threats Exploring new opportunities to enhance preparedness\, response\, and recovery through Amateur Radio \nYour input and participation are crucial as we continue to strengthen our community’s emergency communication network. Let’s collaborate\, share ideas\, and ensure we’re ready for whatever comes next!
URL:https://fairfieldcountyares.org/event/fairfield-county-ares-quarterly-meeting-8/
LOCATION:Fairfield County Emergency Management and Homeland Security\, 240 Baldwin Dr.\, Lancaster\, 43130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Devon Marshall - KE8CVP":MAILTO:devonm@fairfieldcountyares.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260609T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260609T200000
DTSTAMP:20260208T173916Z
CREATED:20260208T173916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260208T173916Z
UID:2461-1781031600-1781035200@fairfieldcountyares.org
SUMMARY:Fairfield County ARES Quarterly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Attention Fairfield County ARES Members!  \nYou’re invited to our Quarterly ARES Meeting where we’ll discuss key topics vital to our community’s safety and preparedness\, including: Upcoming training exercises Reviewing past and potential community threats Exploring new opportunities to enhance preparedness\, response\, and recovery through Amateur Radio \nYour input and participation are crucial as we continue to strengthen our community’s emergency communication network. Let’s collaborate\, share ideas\, and ensure we’re ready for whatever comes next!
URL:https://fairfieldcountyares.org/event/fairfield-county-ares-quarterly-meeting-7/
LOCATION:Fairfield County Emergency Management and Homeland Security\, 240 Baldwin Dr.\, Lancaster\, 43130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Devon Marshall - KE8CVP":MAILTO:devonm@fairfieldcountyares.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260310T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260310T200000
DTSTAMP:20260208T173551Z
CREATED:20260208T173427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260208T173551Z
UID:2459-1773169200-1773172800@fairfieldcountyares.org
SUMMARY:Fairfield County ARES Quarterly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Attention Fairfield County ARES Members!  \nYou’re invited to our Quarterly ARES Meeting where we’ll discuss key topics vital to our community’s safety and preparedness\, including: Upcoming training exercises Reviewing past and potential community threats Exploring new opportunities to enhance preparedness\, response\, and recovery through Amateur Radio \nYour input and participation are crucial as we continue to strengthen our community’s emergency communication network. Let’s collaborate\, share ideas\, and ensure we’re ready for whatever comes next!
URL:https://fairfieldcountyares.org/event/fairfield-county-ares-quarterly-meeting-6/
LOCATION:Fairfield County Emergency Management and Homeland Security\, 240 Baldwin Dr.\, Lancaster\, 43130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Devon Marshall - KE8CVP":MAILTO:devonm@fairfieldcountyares.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260219T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260219T200000
DTSTAMP:20260208T175051Z
CREATED:20260208T175051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260208T175051Z
UID:2467-1771524000-1771531200@fairfieldcountyares.org
SUMMARY:VIRTUAL! SkyWarn Basic Spotter Training Course
DESCRIPTION:SKYWARN spotters VOLUNTEER to become the “eyes and ears” of the National Weather Service. Spotters SERVE THEIR COMMUNITY by acting as a valuable source of information when dangerous storms approach! \nDuring this webinar\, a National Weather Service Meteorologist will teach you how to properly identify and report significant weather events that have an impact on the safety of YOUR community\, such as damaging winds\, hail\, heavy rain\, and tornadoes. \nREGISTRATION LINK: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5666969144538642783
URL:https://fairfieldcountyares.org/event/virtual-skywarn-basic-spotter-training-course-3/
CATEGORIES:Free for Public,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251211T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251211T200000
DTSTAMP:20250224T234228Z
CREATED:20250224T234228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T234228Z
UID:2437-1765479600-1765483200@fairfieldcountyares.org
SUMMARY:Fairfield County ARES Quarterly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Attention Fairfield County ARES Members!  \nYou’re invited to our Quarterly ARES Meeting where we’ll discuss key topics vital to our community’s safety and preparedness\, including: Upcoming training exercises Reviewing past and potential community threats Exploring new opportunities to enhance preparedness\, response\, and recovery through Amateur Radio \nYour input and participation are crucial as we continue to strengthen our community’s emergency communication network. Let’s collaborate\, share ideas\, and ensure we’re ready for whatever comes next!
URL:https://fairfieldcountyares.org/event/fairfield-county-ares-quarterly-meeting-5/
LOCATION:Fairfield County Emergency Management and Homeland Security\, 240 Baldwin Dr.\, Lancaster\, 43130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free for Public,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250911T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250911T200000
DTSTAMP:20250224T233940Z
CREATED:20250224T233940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T233940Z
UID:2435-1757617200-1757620800@fairfieldcountyares.org
SUMMARY:Fairfield County ARES Quarterly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:? Attention Fairfield County ARES Members! ? \nYou’re invited to our Quarterly ARES Meeting where we’ll discuss key topics vital to our community’s safety and preparedness\, including:✅ Upcoming training exercises✅ Reviewing past and potential community threats✅ Exploring new opportunities to enhance preparedness\, response\, and recovery through Amateur Radio \nYour input and participation are crucial as we continue to strengthen our community’s emergency communication network. Let’s collaborate\, share ideas\, and ensure we’re ready for whatever comes next!
URL:https://fairfieldcountyares.org/event/fairfield-county-ares-quarterly-meeting-4/
LOCATION:Fairfield County Emergency Management and Homeland Security\, 240 Baldwin Dr.\, Lancaster\, 43130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free for Public,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250612T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250612T200000
DTSTAMP:20250224T233707Z
CREATED:20250224T233707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T233707Z
UID:2433-1749754800-1749758400@fairfieldcountyares.org
SUMMARY:Fairfield County ARES Quarterly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:? Attention Fairfield County ARES Members! ? \nYou’re invited to our Quarterly ARES Meeting where we’ll discuss key topics vital to our community’s safety and preparedness\, including:✅ Upcoming training exercises✅ Reviewing past and potential community threats✅ Exploring new opportunities to enhance preparedness\, response\, and recovery through Amateur Radio \nYour input and participation are crucial as we continue to strengthen our community’s emergency communication network. Let’s collaborate\, share ideas\, and ensure we’re ready for whatever comes next!
URL:https://fairfieldcountyares.org/event/fairfield-county-ares-quarterly-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Fairfield County Emergency Management and Homeland Security\, 240 Baldwin Dr.\, Lancaster\, 43130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free for Public,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250513T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250513T210000
DTSTAMP:20250318T125331Z
CREATED:20250318T125331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T125331Z
UID:2442-1747162800-1747170000@fairfieldcountyares.org
SUMMARY:VIRTUAL! SkyWarn Basic Spotter Training Course
DESCRIPTION:SKYWARN spotters VOLUNTEER to become the “eyes and ears” of the National Weather Service. Spotters SERVE THEIR COMMUNITY by acting as a valuable source of information when dangerous storms approach! \nDuring this webinar\, a National Weather Service Meteorologist will teach you how to properly identify and report significant weather events that have an impact on the safety of YOUR community\, such as damaging winds\, hail\, heavy rain\, and tornadoes. \nREGISTRATION LINK: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5762565075454405470
URL:https://fairfieldcountyares.org/event/virtual-skywarn-basic-spotter-training-course-2/
CATEGORIES:Free for Public,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250428T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250428T193000
DTSTAMP:20250318T140750Z
CREATED:20250318T130015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T140750Z
UID:2444-1745861400-1745868600@fairfieldcountyares.org
SUMMARY:IN-PERSON Skywarn Weather Spotter Training Provided by NWS - Wilmington
DESCRIPTION:Meteorologists from the National Weather Service (NWS) will provide free training to the public. Storm spotters play an important role in identifying and relaying important storm related information to the County Emergency Management Agency (EMA)\, local public safety officials\, and the National Weather Service. This weather spotter training is being hosted by Fairfield County Emergency Management Agency\, Pickaway County Emergency Management Agency\, and the Licking County Emergency Management Agency. \nDoors Open at 5:30 PM\nTraining Starts at 6:00 PM \nRegistration: Click Here to Register
URL:https://fairfieldcountyares.org/event/in-person-skywarn-weather-spotter-training-provided-by-nws-wilmington/
LOCATION:Fairfield County Board of Developmental Disabilities Pickerington Regional Office\, 7140 Reynoldsburg Baltimore Rd NW\, Pickerington\, OH\, 43147\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free for Public,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fairfieldcountyares.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Weather-Spotter.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250318T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250318T210000
DTSTAMP:20250318T125051Z
CREATED:20250318T125051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T125051Z
UID:2440-1742324400-1742331600@fairfieldcountyares.org
SUMMARY:VIRTUAL! SkyWarn Basic Spotter Training Course
DESCRIPTION:SKYWARN spotters VOLUNTEER to become the “eyes and ears” of the National Weather Service. Spotters SERVE THEIR COMMUNITY by acting as a valuable source of information when dangerous storms approach! \nDuring this webinar\, a National Weather Service Meteorologist will teach you how to properly identify and report significant weather events that have an impact on the safety of YOUR community\, such as damaging winds\, hail\, heavy rain\, and tornadoes. \nREGISTRATION LINK: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7379826833145446746
URL:https://fairfieldcountyares.org/event/virtual-skywarn-basic-spotter-training-course/
CATEGORIES:Free for Public,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fairfieldcountyares.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Weather-Spotter.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250313T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250313T200000
DTSTAMP:20250224T233258Z
CREATED:20250224T233258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T233258Z
UID:2431-1741892400-1741896000@fairfieldcountyares.org
SUMMARY:Fairfield County ARES Quarterly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:? Attention Fairfield County ARES Members! ? \nYou’re invited to our Quarterly ARES Meeting where we’ll discuss key topics vital to our community’s safety and preparedness\, including:✅ Upcoming training exercises✅ Reviewing past and potential community threats✅ Exploring new opportunities to enhance preparedness\, response\, and recovery through Amateur Radio \nYour input and participation are crucial as we continue to strengthen our community’s emergency communication network. Let’s collaborate\, share ideas\, and ensure we’re ready for whatever comes next!
URL:https://fairfieldcountyares.org/event/fairfield-county-ares-quarterly-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Fairfield County Emergency Management and Homeland Security\, 240 Baldwin Dr.\, Lancaster\, 43130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free for Public,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241102T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241102T150000
DTSTAMP:20241023T132804Z
CREATED:20241023T132529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T132804Z
UID:2421-1730534400-1730559600@fairfieldcountyares.org
SUMMARY:2024 ARES CONFRENCE
DESCRIPTION:We are just a few weeks away from our 2024 ARES Conference. Come join us for informative presentations\, and door prizes. Bring your Go-Boxes and Comms Vehicles to display. Doors open at 0800. Sign-in from 0800-0830. Seating is limited so please register today to reserve your seat. \nRegistration Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScLE8KO7RvRwVOU1dVz5wYgk9OSPbdDWBsytUgefvY1zM_00Q/viewform
URL:https://fairfieldcountyares.org/event/2024-ares-confrence/
LOCATION:Ohio Fire Academy\, 8895 E. Main St.\, Reynoldsburg\, OH\, 43068\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free for Public
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241005T235900
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241006T235900
DTSTAMP:20240927T171735Z
CREATED:20240927T171634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T171735Z
UID:2414-1728172740-1728259140@fairfieldcountyares.org
SUMMARY:SIMULATED EMERGENCY TEST (SET) - 2024
DESCRIPTION:Test Your Readiness on October 5 – 6 \nARRL’s Simulated Emergency Test (SET) is October 5 – 6\, 2024\, and this nationwide exercise is the chance to test your personal emergency-operating skills and the readiness of your communications equipment and accessories in a simulated emergency-like deployment. \nFairfield County ARES will conduct a Simulated Emergency Test (SET) on Saturday\, October 5\, at 7pm.\, on frequency 146.70MHz with a PL Tone of 94.8 Hz. The Scenario for the Fairfield County ARES SET will be a high wind severe weather event\, impacting each participating amateur radio operator’s specific location. \nAll Licensed amateur radio operators are welcome to participate in this exercise. \nDuring the SET\, each participating operator will be asked to Report out to NET Control\, the following conditions in their area: \n\nLarge Branches down\nUprooted tress\nDamage to buildings/cars\nPower poles down\nPower Outages\nImpassible roadways\nDisabled vehicles\nFlooding in buildings\, creeks\, or riverbeds\n\nBe creative and report out on damage you are most likely to see in your area/location. \nIn addition\, please remember that station readiness and personal training and practice are tenets of the Amateur Radio Service. Any time we spend on the air will contribute to developing and practicing our personal radio communication capability. \nFor more information on the SET\, please read the Simulated Emergency Test Guidelines at:\nwww.arrl.org/simulated-emergency-test
URL:https://fairfieldcountyares.org/event/simulated-emergency-test-set-2024/
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240918T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240918T210000
DTSTAMP:20240813T181511Z
CREATED:20240813T181511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T181511Z
UID:2395-1726682400-1726693200@fairfieldcountyares.org
SUMMARY:Fairfield County CERT Basic Course
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce that Fairfield County Emergency Management will be offering the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) basic training course this September. The CERT team is the official volunteer cadre of the EMA office\, ready to assist during emergencies or planned events. \nMore importantly\, this training teaches you how to prepare yourself and your family for when an emergency or disaster may occur at home. During this FREE training\, you will learn from subject matter experts\, including lessons in emergency preparedness\, first aid\, fire safety\, search and rescue\, and disaster psychology. \nTo learn more about the CERT program\, please their website: https://fairfieldema.com/getinvolved.html \nThis year’s course will be held on the following dates from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM \n\nTuesday\, September 10th\nWednesday\, September 11th\nMonday\, September 16th\nTuesday\, September 17th\nWednesday\, September 18th\n\nYou are required to attend all sessions in order to receive your CERT Basic Certification. However\, special arrangements can be made to make up days that you are unable to attend in person. If you would like to participate but have a scheduling conflict\, please email Garrett Blevins at garrett.blevins@fairfieldcountyohio.gov. \nFor more details\, visit the registration link on the Fairfield County Emergency Management’s website homepage: www.fairfieldema.com
URL:https://fairfieldcountyares.org/event/fairfield-county-cert-basic-course-5/
CATEGORIES:Free for Public,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240917T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240917T210000
DTSTAMP:20240813T181334Z
CREATED:20240813T181334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T181334Z
UID:2393-1726596000-1726606800@fairfieldcountyares.org
SUMMARY:Fairfield County CERT Basic Course
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce that Fairfield County Emergency Management will be offering the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) basic training course this September. The CERT team is the official volunteer cadre of the EMA office\, ready to assist during emergencies or planned events. \nMore importantly\, this training teaches you how to prepare yourself and your family for when an emergency or disaster may occur at home. During this FREE training\, you will learn from subject matter experts\, including lessons in emergency preparedness\, first aid\, fire safety\, search and rescue\, and disaster psychology. \nTo learn more about the CERT program\, please their website: https://fairfieldema.com/getinvolved.html \nThis year’s course will be held on the following dates from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM \n\nTuesday\, September 10th\nWednesday\, September 11th\nMonday\, September 16th\nTuesday\, September 17th\nWednesday\, September 18th\n\nYou are required to attend all sessions in order to receive your CERT Basic Certification. However\, special arrangements can be made to make up days that you are unable to attend in person. If you would like to participate but have a scheduling conflict\, please email Garrett Blevins at garrett.blevins@fairfieldcountyohio.gov. \nFor more details\, visit the registration link on the Fairfield County Emergency Management’s website homepage: www.fairfieldema.com
URL:https://fairfieldcountyares.org/event/fairfield-county-cert-basic-course-4/
CATEGORIES:Free for Public,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240916T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240916T210000
DTSTAMP:20240813T181147Z
CREATED:20240813T181147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T181147Z
UID:2391-1726509600-1726520400@fairfieldcountyares.org
SUMMARY:Fairfield County CERT Basic Course
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce that Fairfield County Emergency Management will be offering the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) basic training course this September. The CERT team is the official volunteer cadre of the EMA office\, ready to assist during emergencies or planned events. \nMore importantly\, this training teaches you how to prepare yourself and your family for when an emergency or disaster may occur at home. During this FREE training\, you will learn from subject matter experts\, including lessons in emergency preparedness\, first aid\, fire safety\, search and rescue\, and disaster psychology. \nTo learn more about the CERT program\, please their website: https://fairfieldema.com/getinvolved.html \nThis year’s course will be held on the following dates from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM \n\nTuesday\, September 10th\nWednesday\, September 11th\nMonday\, September 16th\nTuesday\, September 17th\nWednesday\, September 18th\n\nYou are required to attend all sessions in order to receive your CERT Basic Certification. However\, special arrangements can be made to make up days that you are unable to attend in person. If you would like to participate but have a scheduling conflict\, please email Garrett Blevins at garrett.blevins@fairfieldcountyohio.gov. \nFor more details\, visit the registration link on the Fairfield County Emergency Management’s website homepage: www.fairfieldema.com
URL:https://fairfieldcountyares.org/event/fairfield-county-cert-basic-course-3/
CATEGORIES:Free for Public,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240911T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240911T210000
DTSTAMP:20240813T180924Z
CREATED:20240813T180924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T180924Z
UID:2389-1726077600-1726088400@fairfieldcountyares.org
SUMMARY:Fairfield County CERT Basic Course
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce that Fairfield County Emergency Management will be offering the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) basic training course this September. The CERT team is the official volunteer cadre of the EMA office\, ready to assist during emergencies or planned events. \nMore importantly\, this training teaches you how to prepare yourself and your family for when an emergency or disaster may occur at home. During this FREE training\, you will learn from subject matter experts\, including lessons in emergency preparedness\, first aid\, fire safety\, search and rescue\, and disaster psychology. \nTo learn more about the CERT program\, please their website: https://fairfieldema.com/getinvolved.html \nThis year’s course will be held on the following dates from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM \n\nTuesday\, September 10th\nWednesday\, September 11th\nMonday\, September 16th\nTuesday\, September 17th\nWednesday\, September 18th\n\nYou are required to attend all sessions in order to receive your CERT Basic Certification. However\, special arrangements can be made to make up days that you are unable to attend in person. If you would like to participate but have a scheduling conflict\, please email Garrett Blevins at garrett.blevins@fairfieldcountyohio.gov. \nFor more details\, visit the registration link on the Fairfield County Emergency Management’s website homepage: www.fairfieldema.com
URL:https://fairfieldcountyares.org/event/fairfield-county-cert-basic-course-2/
CATEGORIES:Free for Public,Training
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240910T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240910T210000
DTSTAMP:20240813T180008Z
CREATED:20240813T180008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T180008Z
UID:2387-1725991200-1726002000@fairfieldcountyares.org
SUMMARY:Fairfield County CERT Basic Course
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce that Fairfield County Emergency Management will be offering the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) basic training course this September. The CERT team is the official volunteer cadre of the EMA office\, ready to assist during emergencies or planned events. \nMore importantly\, this training teaches you how to prepare yourself and your family for when an emergency or disaster may occur at home. During this FREE training\, you will learn from subject matter experts\, including lessons in emergency preparedness\, first aid\, fire safety\, search and rescue\, and disaster psychology. \nTo learn more about the CERT program\, please their website: https://fairfieldema.com/getinvolved.html \nThis year’s course will be held on the following dates from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM \n\nTuesday\, September 10th\nWednesday\, September 11th\nMonday\, September 16th\nTuesday\, September 17th\nWednesday\, September 18th\n\nYou are required to attend all sessions in order to receive your CERT Basic Certification. However\, special arrangements can be made to make up days that you are unable to attend in person. If you would like to participate but have a scheduling conflict\, please email Garrett Blevins at garrett.blevins@fairfieldcountyohio.gov. \nFor more details\, visit the registration link on the Fairfield County Emergency Management’s website homepage: www.fairfieldema.com \n 
URL:https://fairfieldcountyares.org/event/fairfield-county-cert-basic-course/
CATEGORIES:Free for Public,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240904T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240904T120000
DTSTAMP:20240826T195629Z
CREATED:20240826T195525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T195629Z
UID:2405-1725444000-1725451200@fairfieldcountyares.org
SUMMARY:TECHNICIAN LICENSE TRAINING CLASS
DESCRIPTION:Technician License Training Class to be held at the Fairfield County EMA Classroom located at 240 Baldwin Drive in Lancaster\, Ohio \n\nWednesday September 4th from 6 pm to 9 pm\nThursday September 5th from 6 pm to 7 pm\nFriday September 6th from 6 pm to 9 pm\nSaturday September 7th from 8 am to 10 am\n\nTesting for the Technician License will be from 10 am to 12 pm on Saturday September 7th (immediately following the training). \nIf interested\, please call or text Tim Lentz\, KD8QCA @ (740)687-2787 or email; donho5284@hotmail.com \nYou must be registered to participate. Study guides are no charge but there are some licensing and processing fees for the test portion. Please ask!
URL:https://fairfieldcountyares.org/event/technician-license-training-class/
LOCATION:Fairfield County Emergency Management and Homeland Security\, 240 Baldwin Dr.\, Lancaster\, 43130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240822T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240822T200000
DTSTAMP:20240813T180220Z
CREATED:20240724T150139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T180220Z
UID:2384-1724353200-1724356800@fairfieldcountyares.org
SUMMARY:FAIRFIELD COUNTY ARES MEETING
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://fairfieldcountyares.org/event/fairfield-county-ares-meeting/
LOCATION:Fairfield County Emergency Management and Homeland Security\, 240 Baldwin Dr.\, Lancaster\, 43130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241028
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241029
DTSTAMP:20240813T183238Z
CREATED:20240813T183145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T183238Z
UID:2397-1730073600-1730159999@fairfieldcountyares.org
SUMMARY:NATIONAL FIRST RESPONDERS DAY
DESCRIPTION:National First Responders Day is celebrated on October 28th to honor the men and women who are the first to respond to emergencies. This includes firefighters\, police\, emergency medical technicians (EMTs)\, paramedics\, and 911 operators. The day is also a time to recognize first responders in your life\, pay tribute to those who have died in the line of duty\, and support programs that improve services for first responders. \n#NationalFirstRespondersDay \nFirst responders dedicate their lives to save lives. They are the people who run toward a crisis while the rest of the world flees. According to the Department of Homeland Security\, 4.6 million career and volunteer first responders support the communities where they live. They are firefighters\, police\, emergency medical technicians (EMT)\, paramedics\, and 911 operators. In an emergency\, they’re the first on the scene. These dedicated professionals answer the call when a crisis arises\, often putting their own lives on the line. \nServing as a national day of gratitude\, we pay tribute to their endless hours and around the clock service provided to their communities. As one of the most dangerous jobs in the country\, the day also pays tribute to the fallen first responders. According to the CDC\, 97 firefighters and 155 police officers die each year in the line of duty. Additionally\, their rate of occupational injury is higher than the national average. Often\, the very people saving lives are our neighbors\, friends and family members. And their families know the price they pay for their dedication to the job. \nAnd even though they are an integral part of our communities\, their sacrifices go beyond the hours they work. They face high stress\, often daily. The trauma they see wears on them both mentally and physically. Many experience Post Traumatic Stress. Long periods away from family add stress to their relationships\, too. \nNational First Responders Day is also a call for action. First responders deserve our support. Through resources and awareness\, first responders can live healthier more productive lives and pass their knowledge and skills on to the next generation of first responders\, too. \nHOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL FIRST RESPONDERS DAY \nThe day provides you with an opportunity to recognize a first responder in your life. You might be surprised at how many you know. If their service is voluntary\, you may only know about their day job. Offer to treat them to their favorite beverage or buy their next meal. Be supportive of their family\, too. More importantly\, support programs that improve services to first responders. Connect with a first responder who came to your rescue and thank them. Let them know you appreciate their dedication and sacrifice. \nShare your appreciation on social media using #NationalFirstRespondersDay. \nNATIONAL FIRST RESPONDERS DAY HISTORY \nIn 2019\, the United States Senate passed a resolution designating October 28th as National First Responders Day to honor the men and women putting their lives on the line. Additionally\, many states have proclaimed October 28th as National First Responders Day and others recognize the observance on different dates throughout the year.
URL:https://fairfieldcountyares.org/event/national-first-responders-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240423T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240423T200000
DTSTAMP:20240129T221541Z
CREATED:20240129T221541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T221541Z
UID:2336-1713895200-1713902400@fairfieldcountyares.org
SUMMARY:Weather Spotter Training!
DESCRIPTION:Sign up today for our upcoming in-person Weather Spotter Training! Visit FairfieldEMA.com to register.\n\n\nMeteorologists from the US National Weather Service Wilmington OH will provide this free training to the public. Storm spotters play an important role in identifying and relaying important storm related information to the County Emergency Management Agency (EMA)\, local public safety officials\, and the National Weather Service.
URL:https://fairfieldcountyares.org/event/weather-spotter-training/
CATEGORIES:Free for Public,Training
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240408
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240409
DTSTAMP:20230224T165425Z
CREATED:20230224T165340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230224T165425Z
UID:2177-1712534400-1712620799@fairfieldcountyares.org
SUMMARY:Ohio Total Solar Eclipse
DESCRIPTION:On Monday\, April 8\, 2024\, people within a 124-mile-wide band in the state of Ohio will experience a total solar eclipse. \nAreas in Ohio that are outside the path of totality will experience a partial eclipse. A total solar eclipse is a rare and spectacular event. On average\, one happens somewhere on the Earth only once every 1.5 years. Only 21 total solar eclipses have crossed the lower 48 states in the entire existence of the United States. \nWhere to view: https://ema.ohio.gov/media-publications/ohio-total-solar-eclipse
URL:https://fairfieldcountyares.org/event/ohio-total-solar-eclipse/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240408T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240408T220000
DTSTAMP:20231002T225227Z
CREATED:20231002T225050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T225227Z
UID:2307-1712534400-1712613600@fairfieldcountyares.org
SUMMARY:ARLX013 Solar Eclipse QSO Party Seeks Amateurs and Radio Enthusiasts for Global Experiment
DESCRIPTION:SB SPCL @ ARL $ARLX013\nARLX013 Solar Eclipse QSO Party Seeks Amateurs and Radio Enthusiasts\nfor Global Experiment \nZCZC AX13\nQST de W1AW Special Bulletin 13 ARLX013 \nFrom ARRL Headquarters \nNewington CT October 2\, 2023\nTo all radio amateurs\nSB SPCL ARL ARLX013\nARLX013 Solar Eclipse QSO Party Seeks Amateurs and Radio Enthusiasts\nfor Global Experiment \nARRL is proud to partner with HamSCI to help promote participation\nin the Solar Eclipse QSO Party (SEQP). SEQPs are a series of global\nexperiments — and you can be a part of them. Solar eclipses will\npass across the continental United States on October 14\, 2023\, and\nApril 8\, 2024. \nDuring these celestial events\, you can join thousands of fellow\namateurs as part of the largest crowd-sourced event for ham radio\nscientific exploration. The SEQP is part of the Festivals of Eclipse\nIonospheric Science and is for learning more about how the\nionosphere works. \nAll radio amateurs need to do is operate using any mode and any band\nfor all or part of the day\, then upload their logs. Participation\ncan be from anywhere; you don’t need to be near the path of the\neclipse to contribute valuable data. You don’t even have to be a\nlicensed ham to participate in the experiment (only to transmit). \nFor SEQP contest and rules\, visit\nhttps://www.hamsci.org/contest-info . \nFor information on the Gladstone Signal Spotting Challenge using CW\,\nWSPR\, and FST4W\, go to https://www.hamsci.org/contest-info . \nIf you’re an SWL or AM DXer\, you might be interested in the Medium\nWave Recording Event. Go to https://www.hamsci.org/mw-recordings/\nfor more information . Or just get on the air and help provide data\nto better understand the ionosphere. \nThe first SEQP is on Saturday\, October 14\, 2023\, from 1200 – 2200\nUTC\, and participants may use any band or mode (except WARC bands).\nResearchers will take the submitted logs and work to derive\nmeaningful observations from the data. \nARRL members can find out more about the SEQP by reading “The Solar\nEclipse QSO Party: A Fun Way to Support Radio Science” in the\nSeptember/October 2023 issue of On the Air magazine. The On the Air\npodcast will feature the article’s author\, Gary Mikitin\, AF8A\,\ntalking about the event. The episode will go live on October 12.\nNNNN\n/EX
URL:https://fairfieldcountyares.org/event/2307/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231201T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231201T233000
DTSTAMP:20231114T002956Z
CREATED:20231114T002956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T002956Z
UID:2312-1701388800-1701473400@fairfieldcountyares.org
SUMMARY:Ohio AUXC Qualification Course
DESCRIPTION:Registration cutoff: 1 December 2023. You must register with this form to receive the invitation.\nRegistration Link: https://www.blackswancomex.org/net/auxc\n\n\n \nCourse Schedule: First Saturday of December\, January\, February\, March\, and April\, 1000-1500. \nIndividual study and completion of objectives between training events will be needed for successful completion.\n\nTraining Location: Haubrich Armory\, 4094 Sullivant Ave.\, Columbus OH 43228\n\n\nQuestions: Email Charles.Curtin@OHMR.Ohio.gov or call 614-398-0045.\n\nTrained Auxiliary Communicators (AUXC) are a valuable communications resource tool that can be used by local\, county\, regional\, tribal or state agencies/organizations. Auxiliary Communications (AUXCOMM) is an all-inclusive term used to describe the many organizations that provide various types of communications support to emergency management\, public safety\, and other government agencies or describes the services themselves. This includes\, but is not limited to amateur radio\, military radio\, citizens band radio (CB)\, etc..
URL:https://fairfieldcountyares.org/event/ohio-auxc-qualification-course/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231121T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231202T233000
DTSTAMP:20231121T184836Z
CREATED:20231121T184651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231121T184836Z
UID:2325-1700553600-1701559800@fairfieldcountyares.org
SUMMARY:Skywarn™ Recognition Day
DESCRIPTION:The National Weather Service (NWS) will be hosting their annual SKYWARN Recognition Day on Saturday\, December 3rd.  \nAll SKYWARN™ spotters provide critical weather information before\, during and after adverse weather strikes. This includes reports of rain and snow\, ice and wind\, storms and tornadoes\, flooding and fire. This is your day to be recognized as SKYWARN™ spotters serving our nation! \n\n\n\nOn this day\, Skywarn Spotters and Amateur Radio Operators from around the United Sates can be acknowledged for their invaluable service to their communities. Fairfield County ARES is asking all Spotters and Amateur Radio operators to check in by December 2nd\, 2023 to be recognized for Skywarn Recognition Day. \n\n\n\nIf you are a Spotter\, Click here to check in! \n\n\n\n2023 Skywarn Recognition Day Spotter Check-In Map
URL:https://fairfieldcountyares.org/event/skywarn-recognition-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231030T073000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231101T170000
DTSTAMP:20230828T174541Z
CREATED:20230828T174541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T174541Z
UID:2279-1698651000-1698858000@fairfieldcountyares.org
SUMMARY:Public Information Officer (PIO) Basics Course
DESCRIPTION:This training equips participants with the skills needed to be full or part-time PIOs\, including oral and written communications; understanding and working with the media; and basic tools and techniques to perform effectively as a PIO\, both in the proactive/ advocacy times and crisis/ emergency response. Most importantly the training provides valuable skills that can be applied to both daily and emergency operations. \nWe understand this is a large time commitment\, but our ability to relay effective and timely information is critical during both small and large incidents. \nCLASSROOM L0105 PUBLIC INFORMATION BASICS COURSE \nHosted by: Fairfield County Emergency Management Agency October 30 – November 1\, 2023 \nCourse Description:  \nTo equip participants with the skills needed to be full or part-time PIOs\, including oral and written communications; understanding and working with the media; and basic tools and techniques to perform effectively as a PIO\, both in the proactive/ advocacy times and crisis/ emergency response (the learner must achieve a minimum passing score of 75% on final knowledge assessments). L-105 is a “Required” Pre-requisite for the E/L 388 Advanced PIO Course. \n  \nApplication Deadline:  \nTen working days prior to the course. Seating availability is limited so register early. \nCourse Registration time:               7:30 AM – 8:00 AM (on day one) \nCourse Time:                                     8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (each day) One-hour Lunch \nTraining Location:                            Fairfield County EM & HS Agency 240 Baldwin Drive \nLancaster\, OH 43130 \n  \nRecommended Participants: The primary audience for this training is individuals who have public information responsibilities as their main job or as an auxiliary function at the federal\, state\, local\, tribal\, or territorial level of government\, and in the private and nongovernmental sectors. \nRequired Prerequisites: IS-29: Public Information Officer Awareness (access the link below). https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-29.a&lang=en \nEnrollment: Students must enroll via the Department of Public Safety Training Campus website: https://learning.dps.ohio.gov/PSTC/. Course registration will usually close 10 working days prior to the course start date and applicants can check enrollment/approval status via the Department of Public Safety Training Campus website. \nCourse Costs: There is no charge for participants to attend this course. However\, Lodging\, Meals\, Per Diem and all other travel expenses are the responsibility of the student or the parent organization. \nState Point of Contact: Lisa Jones\, DSC 2\, Ohio EMA\, SAA Training Point of Contact\, (614) 799-3824 ljones@dps.ohio.gov. \n  \nIt is the goal of Ohio EMA to ensure that all students have the tools necessary for successful course completion. If students require additional accommodations\, they should make the Ohio EMA training office aware\, and staff will confidentially meet reasonable requests. \nMission Statement \nTo coordinate activities to mitigate\, prepare for\, respond to\, and recover from disasters.
URL:https://fairfieldcountyares.org/event/public-information-officer-pio-basics-course/
LOCATION:Fairfield County Emergency Management and Homeland Security\, 240 Baldwin Dr.\, Lancaster\, 43130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231014T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231014T220000
DTSTAMP:20231002T224811Z
CREATED:20231002T224811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T224811Z
UID:2304-1697241600-1697320800@fairfieldcountyares.org
SUMMARY:ARLX013 Solar Eclipse QSO Party Seeks Amateurs and Radio Enthusiasts for Global Experiment
DESCRIPTION:Newington CT October 2\, 2023\nTo all radio amateurs\nSB SPCL ARL ARLX013\nARLX013 Solar Eclipse QSO Party Seeks Amateurs and Radio Enthusiasts\nfor Global Experiment \nARRL is proud to partner with HamSCI to help promote participation\nin the Solar Eclipse QSO Party (SEQP). SEQPs are a series of global\nexperiments — and you can be a part of them. Solar eclipses will\npass across the continental United States on October 14\, 2023\, and\nApril 8\, 2024. \nDuring these celestial events\, you can join thousands of fellow\namateurs as part of the largest crowd-sourced event for ham radio\nscientific exploration. The SEQP is part of the Festivals of Eclipse\nIonospheric Science and is for learning more about how the\nionosphere works. \nAll radio amateurs need to do is operate using any mode and any band\nfor all or part of the day\, then upload their logs. Participation\ncan be from anywhere; you don’t need to be near the path of the\neclipse to contribute valuable data. You don’t even have to be a\nlicensed ham to participate in the experiment (only to transmit). \nFor SEQP contest and rules\, visit\nhttps://www.hamsci.org/contest-info \nFor information on the Gladstone Signal Spotting Challenge using CW\,\nWSPR\, and FST4W\, go to https://www.hamsci.org/contest-info . \nIf you’re an SWL or AM DXer\, you might be interested in the Medium\nWave Recording Event. Go to https://www.hamsci.org/mw-recordings/\nfor more information . Or just get on the air and help provide data\nto better understand the ionosphere. \nThe first SEQP is on Saturday\, October 14\, 2023\, from 1200 – 2200\nUTC\, and participants may use any band or mode (except WARC bands).\nResearchers will take the submitted logs and work to derive\nmeaningful observations from the data. \nARRL members can find out more about the SEQP by reading “The Solar\nEclipse QSO Party: A Fun Way to Support Radio Science” in the\nSeptember/October 2023 issue of On the Air magazine. The On the Air\npodcast will feature the article’s author\, Gary Mikitin\, AF8A\,\ntalking about the event. The episode will go live on October 12.\nNNNN\n/EX
URL:https://fairfieldcountyares.org/event/arlx013-solar-eclipse-qso-party-seeks-amateurs-and-radio-enthusiasts-for-global-experiment/
CATEGORIES:Free for Public
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231007T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231008T233000
DTSTAMP:20230830T192431Z
CREATED:20230830T192310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230830T192431Z
UID:2286-1696636800-1696807800@fairfieldcountyares.org
SUMMARY:2023 Simulated Emergency Test
DESCRIPTION:Test Your Readiness on October 7 – 8 \nARRL’s Simulated Emergency Test (SET) is October 7 – 8\, 2023\, and this nationwide exercise is the chance to test your personal emergency-operating skills and the readiness of your communications equipment and accessories in a simulated emergency-like deployment. \nARRL Field Organization Leaders at the section and local levels\, and many other volunteers that are active in public service and emergency communications\, are developing simulated emergency-like scenarios in consultation with a variety of agencies and organizations for whom radio amateurs are known to provide service during emergencies. \nFor more information on the SET\, please read the Simulated Emergency Test Guidelines at:\nwww.arrl.org/public-service-field-services-forms
URL:https://fairfieldcountyares.org/event/2023-simulated-emergency-test/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231004T142000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231004T160000
DTSTAMP:20230824T180541Z
CREATED:20230824T180339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230824T180541Z
UID:2272-1696429200-1696435200@fairfieldcountyares.org
SUMMARY:FEMA and FCC Plan Nationwide Emergency Alert Test for Oct. 4\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:Release Date:\nAugust 3\, 2023\n\n\nTest Messages Will be Sent to All TVs\, Radios and Cell Phones \nWASHINGTON — FEMA\, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)\, will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) this fall. \nThe national test will consist of two portions\, testing WEA and EAS capabilities. Both tests are scheduled to begin at approximately 2:20 p.m. ET on Wednesday\, Oct. 4. \nThe WEA portion of the test will be directed to all consumer cell phones. This will be the third nationwide test\, but the second test to all cellular devices. The test message will display in either English or in Spanish\, depending on the language settings of the wireless handset. \nThe EAS portion of the test will be sent to radios and televisions. This will be the seventh nationwide EAS test. \nFEMA and the FCC are coordinating with EAS participants\, wireless providers\, emergency managers and other stakeholders in preparation for this national test to minimize confusion and to maximize the public safety value of the test. \nThe purpose of the Oct. 4 test is to ensure that the systems continue to be effective means of warning the public about emergencies\, particularly those on the national level. In case the Oct. 4 test is postponed due to widespread severe weather or other significant events\, the back-up testing date is Oct. 11. \nThe WEA portion of the test will be initiated using FEMA’s Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS)\, a centralized internet-based system administered by FEMA that enables authorities to send authenticated emergency messages to the public through multiple communications networks. The WEA test will be administered via a code sent to cell phones. \nThis year the EAS message will be disseminated as a Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) message via the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System-Open Platform for Emergency Networks (IPAWS-OPEN). \nAll wireless phones should receive the message only once. The following can be expected from the nationwide WEA test: \n\nBeginning at approximately 2:20 p.m. ET\, cell towers will broadcast the test for approximately 30 minutes. During this time\, WEA-compatible wireless phones that are switched on\, within range of an active cell tower\, and whose wireless provider participates in WEA\, should be capable of receiving the test message.\nFor consumers\, the message that appears on their phones will read: “THIS IS A TEST of the National Wireless Emergency Alert System. No action is needed.”\nPhones with the main menu set to Spanish will display: “ESTA ES UNA PRUEBA del Sistema Nacional de Alerta de Emergencia. No se necesita acción.”\n\nWEA alerts are created and sent by authorized federal\, state\, local\, tribal and territorial government agencies through IPAWS to participating wireless providers\, which deliver the alerts to compatible handsets in geo-targeted areas. To help ensure that these alerts are accessible to the entire public\, including people with disabilities\, the alerts are accompanied by a unique tone and vibration. \nImportant information about the EAS test: \n\nThe EAS portion of the test is scheduled to last approximately one minute and will be conducted with the participation of radio and television broadcasters\, cable systems\, satellite radio and television providers and wireline video providers.\nThe test message will be similar to the regular monthly EAS test messages with which the public is familiar. It will state: “This is a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System\, issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency\, covering the United States from 14:20 to 14:50 hours ET. This is only a test. No action is required by the public.\n\n\n  \nSource: https://fema.gov
URL:https://fairfieldcountyares.org/event/fema-and-fcc-plan-nationwide-emergency-alert-test-for-oct-4-2023/
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