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2ST123

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WHAT IS REQUIRED FOR ARES AND RACES
« on: April 12, 2007, 04:26:14 PM »

I was curious. I would love to help one of them out , but as a member of them , what will be required of me? I mean what kind of stuff will i have to do? I am disabled because of a tumor in my back so i can't lift alot.. But was wondering what can i do as a member of them?

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KG4RUL

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« Reply #1 on: April 12, 2007, 04:48:02 PM »

In a widespread, actual emergency, provided that you can safely shelter at home and can maintain emergency power and communications, you can become a source of information for emergency preparedeness agencies regarding conditions and needs in your immediate area.  If you would be at a shelter anyhow, you can be a communicator from that location.  Contact your local ARES/RACES group and let them know that you are interested and what your capabilities are.

Dennis KG4RUL
Information Officer, Berkeley County South Carolina ARES
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W0IPL

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WHAT IS REQUIRED FOR ARES AND RACES
« Reply #2 on: April 12, 2007, 04:52:48 PM »

Well Roy, I would suggest you contact you local officials for both organizations. Many groups have assignments for those that are not able to handle "field" operations but that is up to each group and how many others in a similar situation they have.

If you look at the ARRL Sections list on their web site at http://www.arrl.org/sections/ you can get state level information for ARES. Many Section Managers have links in their pages to the state web site and from there you can get to your local site.

Contact you local organizations and ask them what their needs are.
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2ST123

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« Reply #3 on: April 19, 2007, 05:51:46 AM »

Thanks for the info guys,, will look into it..


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