Franklin County is not Prepared Other than HAM operations Join us and learn, get certified HAM If we must resort to HAM operations then we have BIG PROBLEMS that we are NOT prepared for, I have a satellite phone and if these go down, then think about what going in this world.
To listen ONLY to Franklin County Sheriff Emergencies 460.475 it is illegal to broadcast on
Preston Police 460.225 no broadcasting, listen on EMS pagers 155.145
Local repeater 448.750 - 5 offset tone 88.5PL
See what's new, GRMS & FRS 462.675 anytime communication
channel 20 for the Emergencies
Off Grid and Prepared
Is Living Off-Grid Legal in Idaho? Yes but not in Franklin County
Living off-grid is legal in Idaho. You must still follow state building codes and local zoning laws and get permits for your off-grid systems. Idaho County, Bonner County, and Boundary County are particularly good for off-grid living as they have very relaxed rules that allow you to do (mostly) whatever you want on your property.
My goal is to make Franklin County the most friendly property rights county in Idaho . Building without a building permit, and bunkers are not to be taxed, nor reported.
Operations
Operations
The IOEM Operations Branch monitors day to day incidents and activities within the State of Idaho that may require a State level response. In addition, the operational readiness of the Idaho Response Center (IRC), including WebEOC, is constantly monitored. The Operations Branch is responsible for coordinating statewide interoperable communications, alerts/warnings/notifications, training and exercises and hazardous materials incidents.
The Idaho Response Center (IRC)
The IRC is where IOEM works with federal, local and tribal governments and the private sector to direct resources in support of response and recovery operations during an emergency or disaster.
WebEOC
WebEOC is Idaho’s statewide emergency management collaboration platform used to share situational awareness. Statewide exercises and real world incidents are conducted utilizing WebEOC. Access is restricted to authorized users.
Communications
Communications systems provide critical information exchange pathways before, during and after emergencies/disasters. Reliable systems are essential for warning the citizens of Idaho and emergency responders of an impending or occurring incident. These systems allow emergency responders to share information and coordinate response activities. Links to more information on communication systems:
SWIC and Interoperability Initiatives
National Warning System (NAWAS)
Idaho State Automated Warning System (ISAWS)
High Frequency (HF) Radio
America’s Missing: Broadcast Emergency Response (AMBER) Alert
Training and Exercise
The Training and Exercise program enhances the emergency preparedness of the State of Idaho through a comprehensive, all-hazard training and exercise program that provides emergency response agencies and their communities improved public safety and preparedness capabilities.
Robert Feeley
Operations Branch Chief
(208)258-6532
rfeeley@imd.idaho.gov
Agency Contacts
Command Staff
Brad RichyDirector, Idaho Office of Emergency Management(208) 422-3001brichy@imd.idaho.gov Matt McCarterGrants Branch Chief(208) 258-6517mmccarter@imd.idaho.gov Rob FeeleyOperations Branch Chief(208)258-6519rfeeley@imd.idaho.gov Ben RoeberPreparedness and Protection Branch Chief(208) 258-6544broeber@imd.idaho.gov Teresa LunaExecutive Administrative Officer(208) 258-6540tluna@imd.idaho.gov VacantAdministrative Specialist(208) 258-6591
911 Program
Vacant911 Program Manager(208) 258-6526 Dave Moore911 Grants Agreements Managerdmoore@imd.idaho.gov
Public Affairs
Tristan LewisPublic Affairs Officertlewis@imd.idaho.gov
Area Field Officers
Kevin BentonNorthern Area Field Officer(208) 666-6738kbenton@imd.idaho.gov Ryan BenderNorth Central Area Field Officer(208) 258-6514rbender@imd.idaho.gov Josh McIntoshNortheastern Area Field Officer(208) 258-6542jmcintosh@imd.idaho.gov Darin LetzringSoutheast Idaho AFO(208) 258-6563dletzring@imd.idaho.gov David AyersSW & South Central Area Field Officer208-258-6579dayers@imd.idaho.gov Heidi NovichSW & South Central Area Field Officer(208) 258-6523hnovich@imd.idaho.gov
IOEM Idaho Office of Emergency Management General Staff
Grant Branch
Finance Section
Kari HarneckFinance Section Chief(208) 258-6511kharneck@imd.idaho.gov Julie CrooksFinance Grant Specialist(208) 258-6528jcrooks@imd.idaho.gov Karla WassomFinance Grant Specialist(208) 258-6529kwassom@imd.idaho.gov Pamala ParkerLead Grant Finance Specialist(208) 258-6564pparker@imd.idaho.gov
Hazmat
Sarah CerdaHazMat/Special Teams Operations(208) 258-6524scerda@imd.idaho.gov Yolandi FaulknerHazMat Cost Recovery and Regulatory Compliance (208) 258-6584yfaulkner@imd.idaho.gov
Logistics Section
Bryce DeVriesLogistics Section Chief(208) 258-6549bdevries@imd.idaho.gov Sid BrownLogistics(208) 559-4182sbrown@imd.idaho.gov
Recovery
Jarod DickRecovery Coordinator(208) 258-6515jdick@imd.idaho.gov
Preparedness & Protection Branch
Critical Infrastructure
Chris VolmerCritical Infrastructure Program Manager(208) 258-6576cvolmer@imd.idaho.gov
Plans Section
Maija ReedPlans Section Chief(208) 258-6541mreed@imd.idaho.gov Delanie EdmundsEmergency Planner(208) 258-6577dedmunds@imd.idaho.gov Christina LazarEmergency Planner(208) 258-6552clazar@imd.idaho.gov
Mitigation Section
Susan CleverleyMitigation Section Chief(208) 258-6545scleverley@imd.idaho.gov Lorrie PahlMitigation Planner(208) 258-6508lpahl@imd.idaho.gov
GIS Section
Becky RoseGIS Section Chief(208) 258-6547brose@imd.idaho.gov Robin KiskaRisk MAP Program Manager(208) 258-6593
Operations Branch
Cherylyn MurphyIRC Program Coordinator(208) 258-6538cmurphy@imd.idaho.gov
Training & Exercise Section
VacantTraining and Exercise Section Chief(208) 258-6543 Autumn McMurdieTraining Operations Coordinator(208) 258-6588amcmurdie@imd.idaho.gov VacantTraining & Exercise Program Manager Londa HuwaTraining & Exercise Specialist(208) 258-6509lhuwa@imd.idaho.gov
WebEOC
Karl DeHartWebEOC Statewide Administrator(208) 258-6531kdehart@imd.idaho.gov
State Local Implementation Grant Program
Brian ShieldsSWIC Program Manager(208) 258-6566bshields@imd.idaho.gov
Communications
VacantCommunications Program Manager
Administration and Outreach Branch
Jon HanianPublic and Private Partnerships Program Manager(208) 258-6520jhanian@imd.idaho.gov VacantCommunity Preparedness Coordinator