EMP Virginia
An EMMCOM Simulated Emergency Test, January 15, 2022
This page was last updated: January 16, 2022
Simulated Emergency Test
This event is for all Emergency Communications Groups and Agencies Wishing to Test Their Emergency Communications in Preparation for Major Emergencies or Disasters
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Information on the January 15, 2022 Virginia EmComm Simulated Emergency Test!
Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP)
ALL MESSAGES NEED TO HAVE A STATEMENT AT THE BEGINNING AND END STATING, THIS IS A DRILL, THIS IS A TEST
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The exercise involves a simulation of a high altitude explosion about 50 miles west of Washington DC, near Mount Weather. No one has claimed responsibility for this event. This explosion has created a strong electromagnetic pulse (EMP) within a seventy-five mile radius.
Within this area, the power grid is out completely. Electronic devices have been fried as a result. This has included such things as automobile computers, home computers, public service radios that were connected to power or antennas during the EMP. Also public broadcast systems, Internet services etc are down. Time for restoration of electric power and other services are unknown at this time. Repeater sites for public services and Amateur Radio within this 75 mile radius are also gone. Only systems that have backup equipment that can be quickly installed will be operational. Hams that have disconnected equipment (from power and antennas) and are stored in well shielded containers have survived.
The impact is far greater on devices with IC chips and other solid-state components. Hams that have tube type rigs that are not connected to power and antennas without shielding may have survived.
Hams living from 75 to 100 mile from the explosion will have lost their power grid. Damage to communications gear will be mixed. Those living beyond 100 miles will have minimum damage and should be operational.
The goal will be for those from outside the heavy damaged area is to try to get reports from within the high and medium damaged areas. Those that have suffered damage will be working to support their local area with communications.
They will also be reaching out for communications and other support from areas outside the damaged area.
Registration is now open for hams and agencies. Registration buttons are found on the left margin.
For you ICS-205 fillable form, click on "Forms" button. Fill out the form and save it. Then send a copy as an attachment on an email to N4DN@arrl.net.
This drill will begin at 8:00 AM and continue until 2:00 PM on January 15, 2022
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Here is additional information related to EMPs. This can be a great source of information shared with us by Steve Kemp, KX4EF
