Recent events remind us that hurricane season starts as the midwest’s tornadoe season winds down. And those that are trained in emergency communications can play a vital role when traditional communications networks go down in heavy wether. One problem, just on the news tonight, is that so many people try to use the phone systems that they get brown outs and blackouts from too many users at one time. A ham radio network with trained communicators can be very effective. And a network can be very formal or very informal.
Some good resources for those that are interested in how to help include:
* Skywarn.org
* ARES
* RACES
These are mainline ham radio related org’s. One of the best ways to find information on resources close to you is to use Google and just enter the names given above. Perhaps add your city or state to the search string with a space or a +. You will find a ton of information on these groups and how to get involved.
For those interested, here is a good resource:
http://www.hamradioresources.com/hurricane
Please stay tuned to the National Weather Service and your local news, weather stations. Take warnings seriously. It always amazes me how macho people can be in the face of danger when they do not understand what they are in for…
OK – enough for this evening.
Stay radio acrive!
Jon Kreski, AB9NN
Owner
www.HamRadioResources.com
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