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Since the beginning of radio, Amateur radio operators, "HAM's"
have been involved in sending life saving information in and out of disaster
areas. During and after Earthquakes, Floods, Hurricanes and Tornadoes, HAM's
have been there to assist local, state and federal agencies and relief
organizations such as the American Red Cross and Salvation Army. By way of the National Traffic System, (NTS) they send health and welfare messages to family members outside of a disaster areas to give information on loved ones. When telephones and cellular phone service is interrupted by a disaster, HAM's have the ability and means to get the messages in and out when needed. |