Preparing for the Worst
Below is a check list of how Amateur Radio could help a city be prepared for
major emergencies. Of course, Amateur Radio is just one of MANY
areas of Emergency Management that the city is working to build upon.
Checked items are already in place.
Items in GREEN are things that
are in progress and your volunteer time could help us achieve.
Every
firefighter in the city is a licensed radio operator with emergency
management training
Every fire
department vehicle is equipped with amateur radios
Every area of
the city is covered by multiple digital repeaters owned and operated by
the city Emergency Management Office
There is an
active and energetic club filled with amateur radio operators and
enthusiasts eager to learn more about the hobby and volunteer their skills
The Emergency Management Office has
close ties to the amateur club sharing training, equipment and jointly
developing emergency response plans
Every residential neighborhood in
the city has at least one licensed Amateur Radio Operator
Every major business in the city
has at least one licensed Amateur Radio Operator and a radio station on-site
Westfield Mall has several
licensed radio operators and a radio station on-site
Every school in the Tukwila
School District has several licensed radio operators and a radio station on-site
(these can be used to train students in radio theory and license them as well!)
City Hall, the courts,
city maintenance facilities and every major city office has licensed radio operators and radio stations on-site