[Ares-races] Ham radio supporting goverment agencies during Democratic National Convention

[BillLennox at aol.com]

Source:  http://www.arrl.org/
 
ARES stands ready to support agencies during Democratic National Convention 
(Jul 26, 2004) -- 

    The Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) in Eastern Massachusetts 
stands ready to provide support to public safety agencies and service organizations 
during the Democratic National Convention in Boston, July 25-30. "Eastern 
Massachusetts Section ARES will be supporting the American Red Cross, The 
Salvation Army and the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency," ARRL Eastern 
Massachusetts Section Emergency Coordinator Mike Neilsen, W1MPN, said in a letter 
to Eastern Massachusetts Section Field Organization appointees. 
    Other agencies include the City of Boston Emergency Operations Center and 
the National Weather Service office in Taunton. "The goals for our effort are 
to provide requested support services during the course of the convention 
that are consistent with our abilities and resources," Neilsen said. 
    If needed, ARES will provide support in the event of a catastrophic loss 
of the communication infrastructure due to a terrorist incident or natural 
catastrophe. Other goals are to optimize training opportunities during the 
limited mobilization and to respond to emergency conditions, if needed. 
    Eastern Massachusetts ARES has already contacted ARES leaders in New 
Hampshire, Western Massachusetts and Connecticut to coordinate any mutual 
assistance that might be required. 
    For additional information, contact Chuck Skolaut, K0BOG, k0bog at arrl.org 
at ARRL Headquarters. 


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Bill Lennox
US Air Force (Retired)
Full Time College Student (Emergency Management)
KD7EFP
Assistant Emergency Coordinator - Plans (ARES), Washington County, Oregon
Assistant Radio Officer - Plans (RACES), Washington County, Oregon