Calling all Lancaster County Amateur Radio SKYWARN spotters. We\u2019re back! It\u2019s been three years since our last training session at the Severe Weather Symposium. For that reason, all spotters are required to attend a training session on Saturday, April 16, 2022, to recertify for deployment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The new Lincoln Amateur Radio Club facility, 4420 NW 41st Street, will be the location for this training session. It is in northwest Lincoln\u2019s Airpark industrial area. We hope to have the club station operational for tours, but please keep in mind this is a new installation, and we may not be fully functional by SKYWARN training day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We\u2019ve booked an in-person presentation with Brian Smith, National Weather Service Warning Coordination Meteorologist. Training event sponsors NeARES, Lincoln Amateur Radio Club, and Lancaster County Emergency Management Agency will have team members on-site to assist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019ve previously completed \u201cRole of the SKYWARN Spotter\u201d and \u201cSpotter Convective Basics\u201d online courses, you\u2019re not required to retake them if you\u2019ve submitted your certificate to me for our official records. However, retaking it as a refresher is recommended. Go to www.neares.net<\/a> and find the links to these courses on the right-hand column. Please add Ed Holloway, K\u00d8RPT, as your instructor, and upon completion of these courses, the system will email your completion certificate to me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It has been a long time since we\u2019ve issued Lancaster County Emergency Management ID cards, and we will resume this process on training day. The procedure includes completing a form, updating your ARES information, and taking your photo. Please bring your driver\u2019s license, as we\u2019ll need it to complete your registration. Your data will be securely stored and never shared or published online in any form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here is the training day schedule:<\/p>\n\n\n\n We are in the process of updating storm spotter packets. After completing the credential exam, Salamander, and ARES registration, we\u2019ll send your 2022 storm spotter packet in an email. A limited number of print copies will be available on training day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We will follow Lancaster County DHMs. If the mask mandate is in effect, please have yours available and wear it properly. I\u2019m excited and looking forward to seeing everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ed Holloway, K\u00d8RPT<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Calling all Lancaster County Amateur Radio SKYWARN spotters. We\u2019re back! It\u2019s been three years since our last training session at the Severe Weather Symposium. For that reason, all spotters are required to attend a training session on Saturday, April 16, … Continue reading \n