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2024 Reno Air Show has finally come out
Washoe County ARES will be asking again for security volunteers. Just like we did for the Reno Air Races. A small note below from (RARA) Duane Meye
Good evening RARA security volunteers!!
I hope you all had a very Happy Thanksgiving!! And just like that Christmas is almost here!!!
Well, the long awaited announcement of the 2024 Reno Air Show has finally come out. It will take place October 4th through October 6th of 2024. It will include the Blue Angels and the Snowbirds!!!! Both of these will be performing next year. This will be the only opportunity to see the Snowbirds in the West next year.The only other opportunity to see the Snowbirds in the United States is at Oshkosh next year.
Each and every one of you were a critical component in ensuring a safe and secure event for the Air Races and will be a critical component in ensuring a safe and secure Air Show. I do not know any specifics at this point as it sounds like RARA just confirmed the attendance of the Blue’s and Snowbirds. Hopefully, planning will start soon as this will be a different event with different requirements.
The biggest planning for Security will be getting our security folks on board. Will each of you please return to work the event this year? You are so important to a successful event and I know I really can’t express my gratitude enough!!
I know it is not the same as the Air Races, and air shows are available throughout the Country, but this will be a rare event as it includes the Blue’s and Snowbirds, and will be an extremely important transition to a new location for the Races.
Thank you, and I hope you are all doing well!!
Duane Meye
From the National Weather Service Reno, NV
For water and weather briefing come and join us if you can. We will share our slides and recordings afterwards. Please see the webinar link below.
Web/App: https://meet.goto.com/NWSRenoBriefingRoom
You can also dial in using your phone.
Access Code: 809-981-517
United States: +1 (224) 501-3412
The schedule is:
Wednesday May 8th @ 10:00 am
June TBD if needed.
News From Nevada ARES Section Emergency Coordinator
John Abrott KD7NHC
12-12-2023
Thank you everyone for participating in the Nevada Section SET 2023. Overall the SET went very well. As with any exercise it identifies areas needing improvement, and what went well. Please add the areas needing additional training to your local training programs. I am very pleased with the activation of your membership on a 4 day weekend. With limited resources you successfully completed the mission. Job well done.
Communications across the state with DEM in Carson City was very successful using HF Voice, and Winlink. With the world situation as it is, it is not if there is a major failure of the power grid, but a question of when. Nevada Energy is cutting power to various areas of northern Nevada when high winds are predicted. This often impacts 1,000's of people, for a few hours to several days. It is imperative that we are ready to support our communities when called upon.
After the first of the year, we will plan a Winlink P2P test. Please maintain your equipment and backup power sources. Be prepared to take care of your family first and then your community.
Thank you for all you do.
Merry Christmas and a Great New Year
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John Abrott
KD7NHC
Nevada ARES Section Emergency Coordinator
Nevada State RACES Officer
ARRL OES