November was an interesting month with some surprise severe weather in certain portions of the Section. Skywarn nets will held to watch for the severe weather. With Christmas approaching and the New Year about on us, there will be changes in the ARES reporting structures after the holidays. At this time, the ARES Connect system …
I’m not sure where Fall went, but it looks like Winter has stuck early and with a vengeance. Now is the time to check for your winter gear in the grab and go kits. Remember to equip your vehicle with the appropriate items so even if not deployed on an ARES event, your prepared if …
September closed as a relatively quiet month. Lots of activity in the planning stages for the October 2018 Simulated Emergency Test. EC that have not registered for an ARES Connect ID need to do so. New reporting procedures will start in January 2019 pending last minute changes. I ask everyone to have patience with the …
As I sit here at the keyboard with the TV in the background covering Hurricane Florence, I am thinking about how the hurricane will affect communications on the eastern seaboard. How are the emergency communications plans being formed and will the amateur groups be able to operate and coordinate among each other with efficient communications? …