[Ccarc] Amateur Radio Assistance Not Currently Needed for California Wildfires

[Chuck Hendrickson]

At this time, ARRL HQ staff knows of no calls or activations for ARES units due to the wildfires in Southern California. While many areas of the country are on standby status, ready and able to send aid as needed, there have been no official requests for Amateur Radio Emergency Services aid as normal communications methods appear to be holding. Telecommunications providers have increased telephone capacity for use by the evacuees. There were fragmented reports of amateur operators initially shadowing public safety officials if needed, but thus far they seem to have not been used. As in any emergency situation, information can quickly change and the ARRL will continue to monitor the situation and inform members if the situation changes.
http://www.arrl.org/?artid=7799
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