[W2CRA] CRA: As mentioned at tonite's meeting

[William Powell]

Club members,

As I mentioned at tonight's meeting, we are still recognized as an "under valued" but potentially invaluable resource.

Bill - WB1GOT

 - - - - - - - - - - - - - 
From: Corresponding Secretary
Sent: Friday, July 12, 2019 1:01:28 AM
Subject: A Message from NJEMA President 

Good afternoon everyone,
   I'm forwarding you this FEMA Newsletter regarding CERT's and Amateur (Ham) Radios. Ham Radios are an important
communications link in times of disaster. Unfortunately over the past 20 years these radios have become an afterthought
and not utilized as they were in years past. Cell phones and hi-tech multi band radios are now the big sellers. But in a
major disaster Ham's could spell the difference between receiving help or being stranded in isolation. We just have to
think back to 9-11 to remember the total loss of cell services after the towers fell and with the recent cyber threats
against our critical infrastructure who knows what could happen if terrorist hacked into our communication networks. 

There is also a good read about Youth Preparedness Council Projects. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Youth Preparedness Council (YPC) brings together young leaders interested in disaster preparedness. It includes a link
to the Youth Preparedness Toolkit. The Youth Preparedness Toolkit can help families in your community feel ready. It has
safety and preparedness messages you can share on your social media channels. You can either copy these messages or
customize them to reach your audience.

I would like to thank all of you for your time and support as a member of the NJEMA.

Enjoy the summer, I hope to see all of you at the September 10th meeting at the Fiesta on Route 17 in Wood-Ridge.      

Stay Safe,
Barry E. Eck
President, NJEMA 

---
This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software.
https://www.avast.com/antivirus