Good news, the 2020 edition of Field Day is  ready to go.  The DMRAA board has decided to proceed with this highly anticipated event.  The dates are June 27th 1:00PM until 1:00PM June 28th.  Set up will be Saturday at 9:00AM.  If you have never seen Field Day, here is your opportunity to get involved. Look at the information below sign-up and other information.  See you there.

Field Day 2020 (June 27-28)

Health and Welfare Guidelines

Sign Up for Field Day here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040A44A4AA2DA1F49-field

Wash your hands often

• Wash your handsoften with soap and water before arriving and immediately after departing from the Fort Des Moines Museum.  Wash for at least 20 seconds – especially after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
• Hand sanitizers will be available at operating stations and at various locations on the Museum’s porch. Proper Use: Cover all surfaces of your hands with the hand sanitizer and rub them together until they feel dry.
• Avoid touchingyour eyes, nose, and mouth at all times while visiting or operating at Field Day.  NO HAND SHAKING!

Avoid close contact

• Avoid close physical contact with others while attending Field Day (Location: 75 E. Army Post Road).
• The Fort Des Moines Museum and Education Center now has an access ramp up to our FD operations on the porch.
• Put distance between yourself and others; stay outside on the Museum’s 150’ porch. Spread out while chatting!
  • Remember that some people without symptoms may be able to spread this virus.
  • Your temperature will need to be checked when you arrive at the DMRAA Field Day event.
  • Stay at least 6 feet from other people. Stay out of crowded places; avoid gathering inside the Museum building.
  • Keeping distance from others is especially important for older people who are at higher risk of getting very sick.

Cover your mouth and nose with a cloth face mask

• Everyone must wear a cloth face cover or face mask while at Field Day.
• The cloth face cover is meant to protect other people in case you are infected.
• Continue to keep about 6 feet between yourself and others; the cloth face mask is not a substitute for social distancing.

Cover coughs and sneezes

• If you do not have on your cloth face covering, remember to always cover your mouth and nosewith a tissue when you cough or sneeze; or use the inside of your elbow.  Immediately throw used tissues in the trash.
• Immediatelywash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.  If soap and water aren’t available, clean your hands with a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.  You are welcome to bring your own hand sanitizer.

Keep Radios, Tables and Equipment Clean

• Thin Latex-free vinyl gloves are recommended for use while operating radios during the Field Day event.
• Avoid resting your hands, elbows or forearms on tables; wipe thoroughly with hand sanitizer and cloth if table is touched.
• Purchase your own inexpensive headset for Field day to avoid using a potentially contaminated microphone or headset:
• https://www.amazon.com/Cyber-Acoustics-headphone-microphone-AC-204/dp/B0055CR9M0/ref=pd_bxgy_3/146-2369908-2525855?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B0055CR9M0&pd_rd_r=a0ca903f-005c-48ec-8af7-2b116c88488d&pd_rd_w=ejJrE&pd_rd_wg=REVit&pf_rd_p=4e3f7fc3-00c8-46a6-a4db-8457e6319578&pf_rd_r=TCYJJY5TVRKGE5Q86Z7H&psc=1&refRID=TCYJJY5TVRKGE5Q86Z7H

Monitor Your Health

• Be alert for symptoms.Watch for fever, cough, shortness of breath, or other symptoms of COVID-19.
• Take your temperatureif symptoms develop.
• Follow CDC guidanceif symptoms develop.