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July 2000

Weapons of Mass Descruction
Full Scale Exercise

Photo courtesy of West Morris Wireless Society

Thanks to all operators who participated in the June 17th weapons of mass destruction exercise in Hamburg. The exercise was a simulated release of a biological weapon. Emergency responders from several area police, fire, EMS and emergency management agencies participated. As well as FBI, Department of Defense, Medical Examiner, both county hospitals and the American Red Cross.

RACES/ARES provided much needed communications between exercise facilitators. The Sussex County Amateur Radio Repeater provided excellent coverage for the multiple exercise locations, Newton hospital, Sussex hospital, staging and pre-staging areas, and Incident Command.

We had an excellent turnout of operators. There were members from Sussex County Amateur Radio Club, Splitrock ARA, and West Morris Wireless, all coming together for emergency communications. ARES field manuals were distributed.

The exercise was an overall success and an excellent learning experience for all. Hope to see more of you at the next event.

Field Day
Thank you Field day participants

AD2P & N2HMM at the Satellite Station
Photo courtesy of Sussex County Amateur Radio Club

Sussex County ARES would like to thank all who helped make field day possible. Public awareness was increased with newspaper articles. WMBC Ch63 was on hand to provide a report.

Field day demonstrates to everyone, including ourselves, that in the event of disaster, communications can be reestablished with the rest of the world. We ARE prepared to setup our tents, radios, towers, and generators if needed. And it's a lot of fun!

Schering Plough
Full scale exercise

Schering Plough conducted its annual full scale exercise at its research facility on Route 94, Lafayette Twp. on Thursday June 10. The exercise was a simulated explosion in one building with several injured and trapped. Responding agencies included Lafayette, Hampton and Sparta Fire Dept, Blue Ridge, Sparta, and Newton EMS, St. Clares Paramedics, NJ State Police as well as Schering's own Fire Brigade and Medical response teams. The OEM van was present for communications.

Section wide training and information net
Please remember to check into the NNJ section ARES net, second Monday of the month at 7:30 pm on the Morris County OEM repeater, 146.895/R -.600 PL 151.4

Skywarn Training

Skywarn Spotter Training was held in May. Joe Miketta, of the National Weather Service, came up and gave a great presentation. Thank you all who attended and thank you Vernon area RACES/ARES for hosting this important training session. If you missed this class please check with the Mt. Holly NWS Skywarn website for other classes in the tri-state area.
Please also make note of the two new Skywarn and NWS listserver changes. See Internet below.

eGroups.com

eGroups - listserver, a place to post and read messages with persons that share a common interest.
All ARES members are urged to join these groups

NNJ ARES - Northern NJ ARES & upcoming events, requests for operators will also be posted here.

NJ ARES - NJ ARES

MTHOLLYSVRWX - NWS Mt. Holly, Weather watches and warnings

MTHOLLYSKYWARN - NWS Mt. Holly Skywarn discussion

SUSSEX COUNTY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB HAMFEST 2000

July 16, 2000
Sussex County Fairgrounds
147.300/147.900 for talk-in

PEPSI ONE/MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
MS-100 Bike Tour
September 23-24

Ramsey NJ to Port Jervis NY (overnight in Sussex County)
Watch for further details. This race will be coming through Sussex County. Operators needed.

UNITED WAY
Fall Foliage, Sprint Bike Classic
October 14, 2000

There will be multiple courses setup around Sussex County. 25, 50 or 100 mile courses. On and/or off road. Operators needed.