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RESERVE PROGRAM INFORMATION
The Department of Emergency Management's (DEM) Emergency Management Reserve Program, formed during the early 1950's, utilizes the services of community volunteers to assist in responding to various natural and man-caused disasters that affect the island of Oahu. Volunteers serve as the departments "eyes and ears" by working in operational districts around the island serving as responders, communicators (Amateur Radio, and City Radio Nets), traffic controllers; as Emergency Operating Center (EOC) augmentees, and in emergency management administration. Often, their jobs require them to be out in the worst of conditions contending with rain, flood waters, high surf, and darkness.
Reservists are assigned to one of six districts or a ham radio communications group on Oahu
and meet once each month for administrative business and training.
District boundaries are as follows:
- District 1: The southern coastline from Pearl Harbor north to the Koolau Mountains and east to Makapuu Point.
- District 2: Central Oahu and the North Shore from Kaena Point to Waimea Bay, and south to Kipapa Gulch and west to the Koolau Mountains.
- District 3: The Waianae Coast, Campbell Industrial Park, and Makakilo and east to the Waianae Mountains.
- District 4: Windward Oahu from Makapuu Point to Kualoa Point and west to the Koolau Mountains.
- District 5: From Kualoa Point on the Windward Coast around Kahuku Point to Waimea Bay on the North Shore and west to the Koolau Mountains.
- District 6: Ewa/Ewa Beach on the southern coastline to Pearl Harbor to include Waipahu, Waipio Gentry, Pearl City, to Halawa and east to the Koolau Mountains.
Reservists duties may include, but are not limited to:
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Assisting the Honolulu Police Department in warning and evacuating populations at risk and assisting in traffic control during emergencies or operations.
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Assisting Ocean Safety Officers (lifeguards) in securing dangerous beaches and posting warning signs at public access points.
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Assisting the National Weather Service by serving as Weather Spotters and reporting weather conditions.
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Observing and reporting hazardous conditions such as high and dangerous surf, flooded roadways, obstructed streams, or downed power lines.
- Conducting or assisting with the city's post-disaster damage assessment surveys.
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Providing fixed or mobile communications (HF, VHF or UHF) at various locations throughout the district operational area and public shelters.
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Assisting in the operation of public evacuation shelters or refuge areas, and/or in Disaster Assistance/Application Center operations.
- Participating in Oahu disaster awareness and education activities such as displays, information fairs, seminars, or other events under the auspices of DEM.
Training: Reservists are trained in the following functional areas, prior to participating in the activities listed:
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Traffic Control
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Damage Assessment
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Hazardous Materials Familiarization
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Radio and Tele Communications Procedures
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First Aid/CPR
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Communicty Emergency Response Team (CERT) training program
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Incident Command System
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Weather Spotter Training
Additional Training Available:
- Shelter Operations Workshop
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Ocean Safety
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Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
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Integrated Emergency Management System
Thank you for your interest in becoming a civil defense volunteer with the Department of Emergency Management.
If you would like more information, please contact the Department of Emergency Management volunteer coordinator at 723-8960.
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