PACE Plan

Tyhee PACE Plan

Updated: 12/08/2024 

The term 'Tyhee PACE Plan' refers to a combination of available communications methods, including the Tyhee Conference Line, Tyhee Emergency Group via Team Reach App, and the Amateur (HAM) Radio Net. 

Note: Do not dwell on a single step upon failure; Move onto the next step.

PRIMARY

If phone lines (cell or landline) ARE available: 

1. Call or text your Block Captain. 

• Keep your message brief: Specify your name, location, and a brief description of your household's status and any immediate needs. 

2. If you do not get a quick response, try contacting the secondary block captain or designee.

3. If you are unsuccessful, contact an area emergency committee member via the Tyhee Conference Line.

   • Local leaders and emergency specialists can join the conference to handle emergencies.

   • Tyhee Conference Line: (478) 353-3068 Click here for access code

ALTERNATE

If phone lines (cell and landline) ARE NOT available, but internet/texting services are available: 

1. Text or email the desired individual(s). Specify your name, location, unit name, and a brief description of the emergency. Depending on the stability of the internet/texting services, an additional means of communication may be initiated using the Team Reach App.

   • "Tyhee Emergency Group" on Team Reach App: Click here for Team Reach Code 

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CONTINGENT

If phone lines (cell, internet, text and landline) ARE NOT available; radio communications will be utilized: 

1. Check the Radio Plan for block frequency assignments to communicate information.

   • GMRS frequencies will be the primary frequencies utilized.

2. An emergency specialist must be able to quickly contact a licensed ham radio operator in their unit. 

   • A licensed ham should check the local repeaters listed below to see if an area-wide Emergency Radio Net has been established. Also, check to see if simplex frequencies are active. If a disaster is localized, others in the county may not know of the emergency. In such a situation, make contact on ANY frequency with ANY ham and have them try to contact emergency personnel. Once a contact is made, they will take over and complete the process of establishing communications.

EMERGENCY

If all previous means of communication become unusable, unstable, or too difficult to utilize: Initiate area runners to gather reports.

The Flow of Information: 

Once communications are established, the area emergency specialist (and/or licensed ham) will gather information and make reports to emergency responders and/or local leaders.

Relaying Information: 

Due to the geographical size of Tyhee, it is likely that most radios will be able to communicate within their assigned block at a minimum. Communication through the area repeater is only compatible with specific GMRS radios.