[450] Disaster Communications Lab

[WRIP-FM Studio]

Julia:

I would welcome productive discussion on the subject - and as some others
have expressed, prefer for face-to-face meetings.

Given the massive breakdown of the communications infrastructure at critical
points during the Irene disaster, I am reminded how good old fashioned "RF"
(Radio Frequency)  is often the only reliable way of disseminating important
information to a wide area.

I am speaking not only of conventional radio, but also of two-way radio.

As a licensed radio amateur (N1UJT), I am more than familiar with my
fraternity's ability to mobilize in a disaster and enable effective
communications between agencies and people on the ground.

" Recent examples include the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center
in Manhattan in 2001, the 2003 North America blackout and Hurricane Katrina
in September 2005, where amateur radio was used to coordinate disaster
relief activities when other systems failed."

(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amateur_radio_emergency_communications)

There are  several Amateur Radio Clubs and other organized, trained radio
operators in the region who would prove useful to this discussion.  I would
be happy to reach out if someone has not already thought of bringing them
in.

Jay

Jay Fink
Vice President & General Manager
WRIP-FM 97.9 & 97.5
www.rip979.com
jay at rip979.com
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Subject: Disaster Communications Lab


> Hi everyone,
>
> If you're getting this email, either Lissa Harris or I have talked
> with you recently about disaster communications during the Catskills
> flooding crisis.
>
> The Watershed Post want to start/sponsor a forum for government
> officials, the press, phone and internet companies, first responders,
> relief organizations, and local community leaders to discuss best
> practices for disaster communications.
>
> The idea is to make sure that the major communications collapses (ex:
> Gilboa dam rumors) that happened during Irene don't happen again next
> time.
>
> We want you all to be involved. This email is a heads-up and a call
> for suggestions: What format would work best for you? Who should we be
> working with/talking to? We know that everyone has too many meetings
> and emails already, so we're considering starting a stand-alone
> website devoted to this topic. If you have ideas, or want to
> collaborate on this project, please let us know.
>
> Best,
> Julia Reischel
>
> -- 
> Julia Reischel
> Publisher
> Watershed Post
> www.watershedpost.com
> 845-481-0155
>
>
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