[FARC] Emergency Communications and Preparation

[Bill Reinhardt]

I am available this weekend, and off work 10/29 & 10/30.

73 de Bill N3TCR
AEC Frederick County (MD) ARES
Grid FM19dp
240-527-9645

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kb3whx said it best on 10/27/2012 by stating:

k> All of us by this time should be aware of the impending weather unless of
k> course you been dwelling under a rock somewhere.  Although we are all hoping
k> that the storm largely slides by us, we all know that the better preparation
k> we do now will limit the impact later.

k>  

k> If you have not done any preparation today is the day to do it.  Food,
k> water, emergency power if you have it, flashlights, batteries, medications,
k> and all of the other day to day needs in the event of a power outage or
k> other failure of infrastructure need to be accounted for.  Many of us have
k> been preparing for the last few days.

k>  

k> Several of us volunteer on more than one front.  Skywarn and Ares for
k> Frederick County Maryland would like to know if you are available over the
k> next 2 to 5 days if possible for augmentation in local communications
k> support.

k>  

k> We are all aware that many of us have jobs and other commitments that quite
k> often get in the way.  Today, Saturday, October 27 is likely the best day to
k> let us know, as the potential for power outages looms large.

k>  

k> I am also going to post this on the front page of the FARC website along
k> with a link to the e-mail addresses for all of the coordinators in a single
k> e-mails.  That includes: Skywarn and Ares coordinators and assistant
k> coordinators.

k>  

k> Please bear in mind that while the FARC website is hosted outside of this
k> area and will not likely be affected by any power outages the same cannot be
k> said for the local people receiving e-mail messages.

k>  

k> Our local repeater systems are likely resilient for a few days without
k> commercial grid power as many of them have backup power.

k>  

k> 73's,

k> KB3WHX

k>  

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