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As a weather enthusiast and citizen scientist, I've always been fascinated by the intricacies of our atmospheric environment. So, when I discovered CoCoRaHS (Community Collaborative Rain, Hail, and Snow Network), it felt like finding a community that shared my passion for weather observation and data collection. Joining CoCoRaHS has been an enriching experience, allowing me to contribute to scientific research while deepening my understanding of local weather patterns and phenomena.
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One of the first things that comes to mind when talking about amateur radio is emergency and public service communications. Since its inception, amateur radio operators have been providing communications for disaster relief organizations, such as the Red Cross and Salvation Army, civil defense communications for federal agencies, and connecting members of our armed services stationed abroad with their families here in the U.S. via the Military Auxiliary Radio System (MARS).
Amateur Radio (ham radio) is a popular hobby and service that brings people, electronics and communication together. People use ham radio to talk across town, around the world, or even into space, all without the Internet or cell phones. It's fun, social, educational, and can be a lifeline during times of need.
Have you ever been unable to get a hold of someone and started worrying needlessly for hours just to find out they were safe all along? Let’s imagine an emergency situation when thousands of people are trying to contact their loved ones, but to no avail. Realistically, in a post-disaster scenario phone lines will be down, internet connection might be slow or unavailable. The devastating effects of the disaster alone will give us a greater reason to panic and worry if we cannot reach our family or friends.
The Colorado Springs Fire Department knows that wildfire is an ongoing threat in our community. The Colorado Springs Wildfire Ready website aims to help inform the citizens of Colorado Springs to prevent, prepare, plan, and know what to do in a wildfire event. If you need information not related to wildfire from Colorado Springs Fire Department, please visit our main website at: www.coloradosprings.gov/fire
Having a way to communicate with your family in times of an emergency is vital. Making an emergency communication plan PRIOR to a disaster is the only way to ensure everyone knows how to keep in touch should anything happen. In times of crisis, having a plan in place will keep everyone more calm and more safe. Being prepared is key to reuniting your family.
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