May 2-3, 2026

EXERCISE, EXERCISE

Use the scenario as is or (better) customize it to your area.
For example, instead of a semi or ready mix truck, a barge or airplane could crash and plug a local creek.

We have been called up to assist in traffic and safety efforts after a ready mix truck crashed off a bridge, causing flash flooding up the creek.
You can volunteer to assist in controling traffic control or observing flooding. Detail your time using ICS214A INDIVIDUAL ACTIVITY LOG.

Start a new message and select Standard Templates > ICS USA Forms > ICS214A Individual Activity Log.
Include "EXERCISE" in the Incident Name (line 1.)
Your shift will run 6 hours (line 2.)
Your ICS Section is Operations/individual resource
Fill in at least 3 major events
As one more major event, enter your
call sign, first name, city or town, county state, mode (Winlink HF, VARA FM, VHF packet, etc.)

Save a copy for later if you wish, then click "Submit" and follow the prompts.

In the message composition window, make sure "Send As:" is set to Winlink Message.
Check "Request message receipt" if you wish a confirmation message.
Set "To:" to WB0GAG. Add any others you would like to receive the message.
Set "Subject:" to Iowa Winlink Weekend.

When you are satisfied with the message, click "Post to Outbox".

Send as normal. If you have no radio capability yet, use telnet.