SISKIYOU COUNTY AMATEUR RADIO EMERGENCY SERVICE

"EMERGENCY CONDITIONS" NOMENCLATURE

CONDITION YELLOW: A potential emergency activation may occur in our county or elsewhere. "Stand-by" and prepare for possible activation.

CONDITION RED: An emergency or disaster exists in one or more locations within the county. A net has been activated. Stand-by for instructions.

SEVERE WEATHER WATCH: Severe weather conditions are likely in the watch area. Monitor emergency frequencies including NWS.

SEVERE WEATHER WARNING: A severe weather event is imminent or has already occurred. A net has been activated. Stand-by for instructions.

RED FLAG FIRE WATCH: A hazardous condition issued by the NWS office in Redding and implemented by the CDF: Ranger Unit Chief, Duty Chief, or Prevention staff. All ARES/VIP volunteers stand-by for possible activation. Radio Room at CDF is staffed by a VIP net control operator.

RED FLAG FIRE WARNING: Same as "WATCH" above, but RED FLAG PATROLS and LOOKOUTS will be activated at the discretion of the CDF VIP HAMCO.

CONDITION WHITE: "All Clear". No potential or actual emergency conditions that may require ARES operators has been identified.