WECT Secretary and Western Massachusetts ARES Section Emergency Coordinator John Ruggiero N2YHK has placed the section's ARES members on stand-by. As a result, all WECT should prepare by ensuring all personal equipment is ready, all equipment and deployment checklists are ready, and that contingency plans in case of a potential loss of power and utilities are made to ensure that personal and family safety is ensured.

Additionally, MEMA Region 1 RACES Staff will be working at the State EOC in Framingham for the event. WECT may also be deployed to the Worcester Radio Room to help support either local or state-wide efforts.

In either case, all WECT members should be ready to assist by sending SKYWARN weather reports to WX1BOX through our sponsored nets, as well as infrastructure and damage reports of emergency management interest to WC1MA.

More details can be seen at these links:
Message from MEMA Region 1 Coordinator KA8SCP about staffing at State EOC
Message from SEC N2YHK regarding WMA ARES Stand-by
WX1BOX message on 10/28 at 10 AM regarding the storm

Please keep personal and family safety in mind first and foremost during this and every storm.