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Amateur radio operators: How to prepare to assist in disasters

Posted on May 30, 2011 by

In a previous post, I covered a bunch of ways in which you can prepare to be useful after a disaster. If you’re interested in helping as a radio amateur, or you’re already a ham and want to get more … Continue reading →

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April 27th 2011 tornadoes, and the week following

Posted on May 4, 2011 by

I’m transitioning from the last week of disaster recovery back to my ‘normal’ working days, and wanted to dump a sort of record of events here before I forget. I have other posts planned, about how to prepare if you … Continue reading →

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How to really help in a disaster

Posted on March 14, 2011 by

A few words about disasters . . . The best way to help the people in Japan is with cash. Blankets, shoes, books, and other physical goods are counter-productive. Cash travels to the most effective place for the acquisition of … Continue reading →

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