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Additional Duties:
The use of designated ham radio operators to assist in communication from
the church to other churches as well as to county resources.
THE NEED:
After disaster transportation IS often the mode of communication. There
is likely no phone communication (cell or land line). Also,
there is a need to transport donated goods to your church,
transport goods from your church to areas of the neighborhood,
and transport people with needs, but who are without
transportation due to the disaster etc. etc.
VOLUNTEER NEEDS:
Men and women who are committed to being available to transport people
and goods during the first couple of weeks after a disaster.
Someone who can commit to being the ham radio operator (either
a mobile radio or someone living close to the church or your
base) to connect both with the other churches and the county
when needed.
PRE-HURRICANE:
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Determine what vans
and trucks you will (hopefully) have available and dedicated
for your use realizing some may become unavailable due to
the disaster.
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Have a team of
drivers committed to being available.
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Plan on needed
supplies (besides full gas tanks) such as flat tire kits
etc.
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Know your
neighborhood and the city and have good maps
Have your plan concerning ham radio
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