Highlands Ranch Turkey Day 5K Run

A public service/camaraderie Thanksgiving morning event where ARES R1D5 provides situation awareness to event staff via observers primarily using HTs on a Simplex frequency.  After our turkeys are in the over at home, our volunteers usually meet for Breakfast and then over to  help out on this traditional Highlands Ranch Thanksgiving event.   Historically, proceeds have gone to the Douglas County Fallen Officer’s fund.

Objective(s):

• Safely and effectively provide communications support and incident awareness to the Highlands Ranch Turkey Day 5K event supporting the Douglas County Fallen Officers Fund.
• Establish and Maintain an ARESDEC ICP to serve as an effective Incident Communication Center using Amateur Radio to maintain situational awareness and aid event management with regard to problems on the course involving incidents, accidents, or injuries.
• Coordinate with law and other first responders as warranted.  Maintain public safety communications to DCSO elements providing traffic control for the event.
• Maintain ARESDEC personnel accountability via pre-event Check-in, Roll Calls, and Demobilization reporting when returning to their home QTH (or other planned destination).

After working up an appetite, everyone will get to enjoy their favorite Thanksgiving festivities including family, friends and food.  Maybe sneak a nap and watch some football!