[TMRA] Hams needed in Puerto Rico

[Robert Hall]

50 Ham Radio Operators Needed For Red Cross Mobilization in Puerto Rico
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The American Red Cross (ARC) has asked the ARRL for assistance with relief
efforts in Puerto Rico. ARC needs up to 50 radio amateurs that can help
record, enter and submit disaster survivor information into the ARC Safe
and Well system. In the nearly 75-year relationship between ARRL and ARC
this is the first time such a request for assistance on this scale has been
made. ARRL now is looking for radio amateurs that can step up and volunteer
to help our friends in Puerto Rico. There are very specific requirements
and qualifications needed for this deployment.

Requirements Due to the nature of this deployment you will need to process
in as ARC volunteers, including passing a background check. The ARC has
indicated they will cover all expenses for transportation, lodging and
feeding while on deployment. ARC will also provide liability coverage for
volunteers. The only out of pocket expense to the volunteer would be
personal items purchased during deployment.

ARRL and ARC will require training for volunteers being deployed. ARC will
provide general deployment training and advanced training in working in
austere environments. ARRL will provide to ARC training on Amateur Radio
equipment and modes to be used, reporting and operating guidelines.
Deployment will be for up to three weeks.

Qualifications - General class Amateur Radio license or higher -
Familiarity with WinLink, HF voice, and VHF simplex communications - Strong
technical skills - Ability to work under difficult conditions - Ability to
deploy for up to three weeks - Ability to work as part of a team Helpful
Skills - Spanish speaking - Previous experience in disaster response -
Previous or current work as a Red Cross volunteer - Previous experience
with shelter operations

If you feel that you meet these qualifications and would like to be
considered for this deployment please contact ARRL Emergency Preparedness
Manager Mike Corey, KI1U, ki1u at arrl.org or 860-594-0222 who will make the
introduction of qualified volunteers to ARC.