JDY Fiction - EOC - A Vignette

[Jerry D Young]

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[Jerry D Young]

In a
like manner, the multiple transmit and receive antennas for the EOC were
protected. They were even disconnected when not needed. And for physical
protection, five of the six telescoping, fold-over antenna towers were kept
retracted, though not folded over. When folded the antennas were almost on the
ground, and despite security on the site, were vulnerable to vandalism. Only
the primary tower with the in-use antennas was deployed.







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[Jerry D Young]

[FONT="Times New Roman"][SIZE=3]Back in
his office, Bruce picked up the telephone again and dialed the County Offices
over in the next city.

[Jerry D Young]

Taking
a few moments to get a firsthand look, Bruce went to the main entrance of the
EOC and stepped out under the projecting cover. The wind was cold and carried
even colder rain with it under the cover.







Lightning
flashed almost constantly, and thunder was rapidly repeated sounds loud enough
to hurt the ears. Bruce wondered a moment how his family was doing, but put
them out of his mind. They were undoubtedly in the shelter, safe and sound.







[FONT="Times New Roman"][SIZE=3]Going
back into the EOC, Bruce listened to the radio calls. It was getting very nasty
out. So far the tornados, and there were now reports of at least five different
tornados touching down, hadn