[LeArc] Ham Radios

[Tony Coniglio]

I received this from Barb Whedbee who is with the McDonough District
Hospital emergency room, and who is also a member of the LEPC (Local
Emergency Planning Committee), of which I am also a member representing the
county.
I feel this is very important in these troubling times, and feel that ham
operators, as has happened in fmany circumstances are sometimes the only
means of communications in times of crisis.  I am passing this out on the
reflector to get feedback from club members and othe area hams.
Feel free to give your opinion on the reflector, or give me a call.
Tony KB9NAB




> Tony,
>
> Chris Dace and I attended a regional meeting for hospitals and EMS
personnel
> at St. Francis Hospital in Peoria.  We are finalizing the region
> bioterrorism plan and getting ready to send it to IDPH for approval.  One
> thing that was mentioned was the use of ham radio operators to provide a
> means of communication if phones and faxes became inoperable.
>
> Apparently, there is quite an interest for ham radio operators around
Peoria
> to set up and provide that service.  Chris and I decided to
> research the idea for our area.  Do you think there would be an interest
for
> members of your group to help out?
>
> Thanks,
> Barb Whedbee
> MDH EMS System Coordinator