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agency's needs.
While the League maintains several formal Memoranda of Understanding
(MOU) with disaster and emergency response agencies including the
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), National Weather Service,
Salvation Army, Red Cross, National Communications System and
Associated Public- Safety Communications Officials - International.
These documents merely set forth a framework for possible cooperation
at the local level. While they are designed to encourage mutual
recognition, cooperation and coordination, they should not be
interpreted as to commit, obligate or mandate in any way that an ARESŪ
unit must serve a particular agency, or meet all of its needs, in a
jurisdiction. MOUs are "door openers," to help you get your foot in the
door. It's up to you to decide whether or not to pursue a local
operational plan with an agency, a decision that will be based on a
number of factors including the local needs of the agency and the
resources you have available to support those needs, given that you may
have other prioritized commitments as well.
To address this, sit down with your fellow ARESŪ members, EC and SEC,
and determine what agencies are active in your area, evaluate each of
their needs, and which ones you are capable of meeting. Then prioritize
these agencies and their needs. After you're all in agreement, sit down
with your counterparts in each of the agencies and execute local,
detailed operational plans and agreements in light of your priority
list based on the above.
Given the above, however, you should also be working for growth in your
ARESŪ program, making it a stronger, more valuable resource and hence
able to meet more of the agencies' local needs. A stronger ARESŪ means
a better ability to serve your communities in times of need and a
greater sense of pride for Amateur Radio by both amateurs and the
public. That's good for all of us. - Se you next month! 73, Rick K1CE
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