On Mar 9, 2020, at 01:52, Jeffrey Sue <jeffreysue@...> wrote:

?Forwarded message from Clem KH7HO.

Take care, all.

Jeff Sue AH6IX

Begin forwarded message:

From: Clement Jung <chmjung4@...>
Date: March 8, 2020 at 23:39:14 HST
To: "Kawamae, Steve (KH6WG)" <skawamae@...>, "Esaki, Evan (WH6ECG)" <wh6ecg@...>, "Bardwell, Joe (AH6CU)" <joe@...>, "Sugg, Jim (AH6AE)" <jimsugg7@...>, "Asuka, Darrell (KH6RDO)" <dhaenter@...>, "Proietti, Dewey (NH6M)" <nh6m@...>
Cc: "Speroni, Joseph (AH0A)" <joe@...>, "Tabrah, Joe (KH6FHI)" <joetabrah@...>, "Hashiro, Ron (AH6RH)" <rhashiro@...>, "Liu, Robin (AH6CP)" <robin.ah6cp@...>, "Davis, Carter (KH6FV)" <hazmathi@...>, "Tsujimura, Jack (KH6DQ)" <tsujimur@...>, Bart Aronoff <kh7c@...>, "Flewelling, Heather (AH7RF)" <heather.flew@...>, "Miura, Tad (NH7YS)" <zssq@...>, "Sue, Jeff (AH6IX)" <jeffreysue@...>, "Miranda, Ralph (WH7PD)" <dragonhawk7@...>, "Kimitsuka, Richard (KH6OM)" <rich_mere@...>, "Bogan, Kevin (AH6QO)" <kevin.bogan@...>, "Malan, Van (NH7IT)" <konavan@...>
Subject: Fwd:? Role of ARES operators in coronavirus response

?To all,

I am forwarding the attachment that Bart (KH7C) forwarded to me about what senior citizens should do if they they have the first sign of possible infection, i.e., a cold or flu. ?See the yellow highlight on page 2 of the attachment.?

Many of our Ham members are over 65 and should heed what is mentioned in the attachment. ?Please be free to forward to the members in your districts.

You are also welcome to forward the email I sent earlier about ARES in regards to COVID-19 in Hawaii.

Be safe.

Clem (KH7HO)

Pacific ARES SEC

Begin forwarded message:

From: "Bart.Aronoff@..." <bart.aronoff@...>
Date: March 8, 2020 at 9:35:19 PM HST
To: Clem Jung <chmjung4@...>
Cc: Joe Speroni Speroni <joe@...>, Jack Tsujimura <tsujimur@...>
Subject: Re:? Role of ARES operators in coronavirus response

?Clem,

Yes, the DOH message is about avoiding becoming infected. ?What is not?included is advice to you, me, other “seniors” and some chronically ill, about what to do at the first sign of possible infection, i.e., a cold or flu. ?This is highlighted in yellow on page 2 of the attached document. ?Older patients is generally defined as 65+ years old. ?“Early in the course of even mild illness” means when you think you have a cold or the flu with typical symptoms: fever (subjective or measured), cough, or difficulty breathing.

While the message about prevention is important, so is the message about when to seek medical advice from your physician.

~Bart?

On Mar 8, 2020, at 8:15 PM, Clement Jung <chmjung4@...> wrote:

Bart,

In the DOH announcement that I emailed out this afternoon, under Precautions for Elderly:? The Department of Health is advising elderly and individuals with chronic health conditions to avoid large gatherings and avoid non-essential travel at this time.?

However, please email me the full document for seniors from the CDC.

Thanks, Clem

On Sunday, March 8, 2020, 06:38:23 PM HST, Bart Aronoff <bart.aronoff@...> wrote:

Clem, you might want to include the following advice for "seniors" from the CDC in your responces:

"Older patients and individuals who have underlying medical conditions or are immunocompromised should contact their physician early in the course of even mild illness."

I'm not sure if this is emphasized enough in advice regarding prevention.

I can send you the full document if you wish.

~Bart

Get

On Mar 8, 2020, at 12:10, Clement Jung <chmjung4@...> wrote:

To all,

I am emailing to all DECs and others my response about ARES in regards to the COVID-19 in Hawaii.

At this time, all normal communications are operational as result of the COVID-19 situation on Oahu and in the state. ?Therefore, there has not been a need for any emergency amateur radio communications. ?However, when the state mandates social distancing and bans large group assemblies, we can operate from our home (especially if we are home quarantined with the virus) can be used as social interaction). ?If we are activated with served agencies, it will need to be where normal communications are affected. ?However, we are volunteers and we must take our health and our families first.?

We must be careful NOT to pass on rumors but quote official sources, e.g., information released from World Health Organization (WHO), CDC, and the Hawaii State Dept. of Health. ?

There is a lot of panic from the general public because they are not prepared, received mixed messages (especially from the White House) and rumors. ?

At this time, and if the situation gets worse, we should keep informed with the latest official COVID-19 information, keep washing our hands with soap (for 20 seconds) and water, use hand sanitizers if cannot wash, don’t touch your face, cover your coughs, if sick stay home, make sure we have enough food, water, medications, etc. for a minimum of 14 days (I recommend minimum of 30 days). ?

Be aware of the COVID-19 symptoms: fever, coughing and difficult breathing. ??

Make sure we charge our radio batteries and check to make sure our radio gear are all operational. ?In order words, be prepared as in a natural disaster (all hazards approach as we are taught in CERT). ?Also, a reminder that hurricane season begins June 1 until November 30 so you should start preparing now.?

SAFETY FIRST. ?Be informed. ?Be prepared. ? Do not panic. ?Remember, we need first to be safe for ourselves and our families and have the proper PPEs (personal protection equipment). ?If you are sick, you will not be able to be an EMCOMM radio operator, if the needs arrive.

Be safe,

Clem Jung (KH7HO)

Pacific ARES Section Emergency Coordinator

On Mar 8, 2020, at 10:36 AM, Joe Speroni <joe@...> wrote:

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Clem while rick suggests a SM opinion on Evan's question this may be more in your experience. Joe

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From: Rick Palm <wa1yiuster@...>
Date: Sun, Mar 8, 2020, 03:23
Subject: Re: Role of ARES operators in coronavirus response
To: wh6ecg <wh6ecg@...>
Cc: Ewald, Steve, WV1X <wv1x@...>, Ken Bailey - K1FUG - <k1fug@...>, <k6jat@...>, <ah0a@...>

Hi Evan:

Thanks for your inquiry. I'm not qualified as a subject matter expert on the question you raised, but I would recommend safety first above all other considerations for your people. I would check with your Section Manager for direction and talk to your?health department before considering any actions. I am also copying ARRL HQ staff who are responsible for administering the ARES program, and your League officials for any additional recommendations or policies.

Thank you for your support?of the ARES program.

73,

Rick, K1CE

On Sat, Mar 7, 2020 at 8:59 PM wh6ecg <wh6ecg@...> wrote:

Hi Rick,

I am an ARES district emergency coordinator for the Island of Oahu, state of Hawaii.? Please share your views of potential roles of ARES public service operators in the current coronavirus response.

As a DEC, I am keeping my district hams informed of CDC and state health updates, and we continue to run EMCOMM drills to be ready for any emergency situation including our hurricane season this summer. We emphasized the importance of being properly trained, equipped, and organized prior to any activation, and particularly not to self-deploy to any situation. Since normal communications infrastructure is working fine, we do not see an EMCOMM role.? Our current role is to? ?continue to provide accurate information and comfort / social contact to the ham community.

Welcome your thoughts.

73s and Aloha,

Evan WH6ECG?

Windward Oahu ARES District Emergency Coodinator

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Rick Palm, K1CE

Contributing Editor, QST

<HAN Archive - 00429 _ Health Alert Network (HAN).pdf>

From: Clement Jung <chmjung4@...>
Date: March 8, 2020 at 23:39:14 HST
To: "Kawamae, Steve (KH6WG)" <skawamae@...>, "Esaki, Evan (WH6ECG)" <wh6ecg@...>, "Bardwell, Joe (AH6CU)" <joe@...>, "Sugg, Jim (AH6AE)" <jimsugg7@...>, "Asuka, Darrell (KH6RDO)" <dhaenter@...>, "Proietti, Dewey (NH6M)" <nh6m@...>
Cc: "Speroni, Joseph (AH0A)" <joe@...>, "Tabrah, Joe (KH6FHI)" <joetabrah@...>, "Hashiro, Ron (AH6RH)" <rhashiro@...>, "Liu, Robin (AH6CP)" <robin.ah6cp@...>, "Davis, Carter (KH6FV)" <hazmathi@...>, "Tsujimura, Jack (KH6DQ)" <tsujimur@...>, Bart Aronoff <kh7c@...>, "Flewelling, Heather (AH7RF)" <heather.flew@...>, "Miura, Tad (NH7YS)" <zssq@...>, "Sue, Jeff (AH6IX)" <jeffreysue@...>, "Miranda, Ralph (WH7PD)" <dragonhawk7@...>, "Kimitsuka, Richard (KH6OM)" <rich_mere@...>, "Bogan, Kevin (AH6QO)" <kevin.bogan@...>, "Malan, Van (NH7IT)" <konavan@...>
Subject: Fwd:? Role of ARES operators in coronavirus response

?To all,

I am forwarding the attachment that Bart (KH7C) forwarded to me about what senior citizens should do if they they have the first sign of possible infection, i.e., a cold or flu. ?See the yellow highlight on page 2 of the attachment.?

Many of our Ham members are over 65 and should heed what is mentioned in the attachment. ?Please be free to forward to the members in your districts.

You are also welcome to forward the email I sent earlier about ARES in regards to COVID-19 in Hawaii.

Be safe.

Clem (KH7HO)

Pacific ARES SEC

Begin forwarded message:

From: "Bart.Aronoff@..." <bart.aronoff@...>
Date: March 8, 2020 at 9:35:19 PM HST
To: Clem Jung <chmjung4@...>
Cc: Joe Speroni Speroni <joe@...>, Jack Tsujimura <tsujimur@...>
Subject: Re:? Role of ARES operators in coronavirus response

?Clem,

Yes, the DOH message is about avoiding becoming infected. ?What is not?included is advice to you, me, other “seniors” and some chronically ill, about what to do at the first sign of possible infection, i.e., a cold or flu. ?This is highlighted in yellow on page 2 of the attached document. ?Older patients is generally defined as 65+ years old. ?“Early in the course of even mild illness” means when you think you have a cold or the flu with typical symptoms: fever (subjective or measured), cough, or difficulty breathing.

While the message about prevention is important, so is the message about when to seek medical advice from your physician.

~Bart?

From: "Spencer, Jeff" <jspencer1@...>
Date: February 27, 2020 at 15:58:26 HST
To: "DEM AH6IX - J. SUE (jeffreysue@...)" <jeffreysue@...>, "dragonhawk7@..." <dragonhawk7@...>
Subject: FW:? COVID-19 Daily Media Update February 26, 2020

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Please pass to RACES folks

?

Jeff

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Just FYI.

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If you guys want to sign up to get your own updates.? Here is the link

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Latest Coronavirus (COVID-19) updates health.hawaii.gov

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From: DOH.dirclerk <DOH.dirclerk@...>
Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2020 3:49 PM
Subject: COVID-19 Daily Media Update February 26, 2020

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

DAVID Y. IGE
GOVERNOR

BRUCE S. ANDERSON, Ph.D.
DIRECTOR

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 26, 2020???????????????????????????????????????????? ??????????????????????????????? ?????????? ??????????????????????????????????????????????? ????????????? ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ??????????????????????? 20-006

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COVID-19 Daily Update

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Prepare now for potential risks

The public health response is multi-layered, with the goal of detecting and minimizing COVID-19.?While there are no cases of COVID-19 identified in Hawaii at this time, state health officials do expect to eventually identify cases in Hawaii because this is a global health threat to our entire nation. At this time, the imminent threat here in Hawaii is low. Nevertheless, state and county agencies are intensifying their preparations.

The Department of Health is advising people to take steps now to prepare should the risk of community spread increase.

Prepare a family plan should there be a COVID-19 outbreak in Hawaii. A family plan worksheet can be downloaded from: .

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• If you have a large family in one home, consider what measures you can take to prevent the spread of illness. For a comprehensive list of specific measure you can take, visit:

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• Prepare a kit similar to those used during hurricane seasons. These should include a 14 day supply of food, water and other necessities. For more information, visit this site: .

Set aside an emergency supply of any needed medication and keep a copy of your prescriptions in case you run out of medication. The DOH recommends a three-month supply. For more information, visit ??

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• Don’t forget supplies for your pets.

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• Updated Medical Advisory

DOH?is issuing?a medical advisory to include updated guidelines in which DOH may consider testing persons?on a case-by-case basis?who meet the clinical criteria, require admission, and?have?traveled to an area recognized by CDC as having ongoing community transmission.

Preventing the spread of misinformation and disease

The Department of Health is committed to sharing information as it becomes available. People are urged not to spread misinformation or inaccurate statements that are not confirmed, and keep updated and informed on the situation.

Everyone can help prevent the spread of respiratory illness with these everyday actions.

·???????? Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.

·???????? Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.

·???????? Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

·???????? Stay home when you are sick.

·???????? Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.

·???????? Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.

·????????Sign up for public notifications at health.hawaii.gov/news/covid-19-updates.?

COVID-19 Summary of Numbers as of Feb. 26, 2020
(updated as new information becomes available)

Number of Confirmed Case(s)?	? 0
Number of Persons Under Investigation (current, testing pending)?	? 0
Number of Persons Under Investigation (closed, testing negative)	? 0
Number of Persons Under Quarantine	? 0
Number of Persons Self-Monitoring with DOH supervision	71

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Of the 71 individuals who are self-monitoring with public health supervision, 65 are on Oahu, 4 are on Hawaii Island, 1 is on Maui, and 1 is on Kauai.

Confirmed: Meets CDC criteria and positive test result received from a certified laboratory.

Person Under Investigation (PUI): Meets CDC criteria for investigation and testing pending.

Quarantine: Individuals are required to remain in a designated location and separated from others. They are actively monitored by Department of Health staff. Quarantine is enforceable by law.

Monitoring: Individuals voluntarily remain at home and refrain from work, school, gathering places, and public transit. They communicate daily with Department of Health staff.

National Travel Advisories

The U.S. State Department has issued a asking people not to travel to China due to the COVID-19 outbreak. There is limited access to adequate medical care in affected areas. A level 2 travel advisory has been issued for and and advises people to exercise increased caution especially for older adults and those with medical conditions.

Before you travel, check out Travel Advisories and Alerts for your destination(s) at . The and the provide specific advice to travelers on their websites.?

No cases of COVID-19 identified in Hawaii at this time

Currently, there are no cases of COVID-19 identified in Hawaii. DOH is actively preparing for possible cases and working with state, county, and federal partners including the medical community in Hawaii. The following summary as of Feb. 25 shows the number of individuals being monitored or under quarantine because of their recent travel to China. These individuals were identified through screening by federal officials at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport.?These numbers fluctuate often as travelers arrive, depart, or begin and end their self-monitoring with supervision by DOH.

Screening of arriving passengers at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu

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Foreign nationals who have been in mainland China within the last 14 days are being denied entry into the U.S. This includes not only people with a China passport, but all foreign nationals per . The exception is U.S. citizens, legal permanent U.S. residents or their immediate family.

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Enhanced screening procedures are in place at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to help keep the public and traveling community safe. An additional feature is the non-contact thermal temperature scanners that are used for incoming passengers from China. continues to be conducted by federal authorities from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP). For additional information on the airport screening process .

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Wearing Masks

A mask can be effective if you are ill and can prevent the spread of your illness. A mask is not effective to wear when you are well and want to protect yourself from someone who is ill.

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On Feb 21, 2020, at 4:29 PM, Jeffrey Sue via Groups.Io <jeffreysue@...> wrote:

The February Oahu RACES meeting is 6:30 pm, Monday, February 24, 2020 at DEM in the Fasi Municipal Building.

Clem Jung will be leading a tabletop exercise of the Great Aleutian Tsunami.

Harold will have a presentation on dealing with media.

Hope to see you all there.

73,
Jeff Sue
AH6IX