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Coachella Valley ARES
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The Amateur Radio Emergency Service® (ARES) consists of Hams who have voluntarily registered their qualifications and equipment, with their local ARES leadership, for communications duty in the public service in the event of a communications
emergency.
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socalredcross.bsky.social
This week, several wildfires have caused evacuations in #SoCal. Wildfire season is here, and now is the time to get prepared. Learn how you can stay safe during #wildfires in this video⤵️
June 20, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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arissintl.bsky.social
How did the Space Shuttle communicate via amateur radio?
Find out about SAREX communications as part of a new exhibit at the US Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama.
The image shows an exhibit at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville featuring the Shuttle Amateur Radio Experiment (SAREX). The exhibit, which opened this week, includes materials from SAREX, such as a custom antenna for the orbiter window and equipment used for early SSTV onboard. ARISS is excited to collaborate with SAREX on this new Spacelab/Astro Exhibit. Photo credit: ARISS / Frank Bauer.
June 21, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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arissintl.bsky.social
Just in time for ARRL Field Day and the upcoming Axiom Mission 4, ARISS has an additional location to discuss all things amateur radio in human spaceflight.

Come join us!

discord.gg/MRMQmrAtbY
An announcement image for the new ARISS Discord server, featuring a dark blue background with a circular logo of the Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS) in the top left corner, displaying a globe with a radio signal icon and the text "ARISS" and "Amateur Radio on the International Space Station." The title at the top reads "Announcing: ARISS Discord!" in large yellow and white text, followed by the text "Looking for a way to engage with other fans of ARISS? Come join our NEW Discord!" in white. Below this, a Discord server preview shows the ARISS International server and a small pink house icon indicating a community server. The right side includes a text box with the message: "We saw how much fun the Fram2Ham Discord was, so we've added our own! Come join us for the discussion!" and a call-to-action: "Search ARISS International or go to https://discord.gg/MRMQmrAtbY."
June 22, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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socalredcross.bsky.social
Wildfires and other disasters can happen at any time in SoCal. Download the free Red Cross Emergency app for real-time alerts, open shelter locations and expert advice. Visit the app store or text GETEMERGENCY to 90999 to put preparedness in the palm of your hand with the Red Cross Emergency App.
June 11, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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rebelfema.altgov.info
We think this might be good to attend to get perspective of variety of people who know emergency management.
June 12, 2025 at 12:08 PM
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Disaster Services Technology
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June 6, 2025 at 1:02 AM
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socalredcross.bsky.social
Today is Heat Action Day, making it the perfect time to learn how to beat the heat before summer arrives. Check out these tips to get prepared☀️ ⤵️
June 2, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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Information Technology Disaster Resource Center
Our mission is to prepare and assist Communities with Technology Continuity and Recovery of Information Systems during times of disaster. We fulfill this mission through education, planning, and disas...
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June 6, 2025 at 12:56 AM
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wck.org
In the immediate hours after a hurricane rocks a community, you want to know that help is on the way. The last thing you can think about is when you might have a meal. We know that a warm meal provides hope. ⬇️ #ChefsForTheWorld

Read more here: wck.org/news/hurricane-season-25
June 3, 2025 at 10:19 PM
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nemareadynation.bsky.social
When disaster strikes, EMAC delivers—quickly, efficiently, and with expertise states can trust.
June 5, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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envnewsbits.bsky.social
Drones in disaster zones: How advanced 3D mapping technology can help first responders save lives

Read the full story at NIST. When first responders need to rescue people from an earthquake-ravaged home, they need real-time information. If law enforcement officers are looking for a shooter in a…
Drones in disaster zones: How advanced 3D mapping technology can help first responders save lives
Read the full story at NIST. When first responders need to rescue people from an earthquake-ravaged home, they need real-time information. If law enforcement officers are looking for a shooter in a crowded building, they must learn everything they can about the scene. Emergency responders need to know where people are and if the building is structurally stable enough for them to attempt a rescue.
envnewsbits.info
February 6, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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June 5, 2025 at 11:25 PM
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June 5, 2025 at 11:24 PM
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wired.com
Everyone knows what it’s like to lose cell service. A burgeoning open source project called Meshtastic is filling the gap for when you’re in the middle of nowhere—or when disaster strikes.

Read more: www.wired.com/story/youre-...
June 5, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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seprs.bsky.social
Charles from SEPRS is currently out of the office, deployed with ITDRC to Michigan to assist with disaster recovery following a massive ice storm which took out power to a large portion of the state.

https://www.itdrc.org/
April 9, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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A company whose earlier disaster recovery contract in North Carolina was marked with serious communications problems will return to run North Carolina’s disaster recovery program in western counties flattened by Hurricane Helene.

www.bpr.org/bpr-news/202...
Despite problems in and out of state, Horne LLP is again chosen by N.C. officials to run disaster relief efforts
The Mississippi-based firm was cited for communications breakdowns when it ran ReBuild NC before losing its contract in 2022. A top Horne executive from that time is now N.C. Gov. Josh Stein’s disaste...
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May 16, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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evanmcmurry.theatlantic.com
“Who manages the disaster if the disaster managers are the disaster?”
FEMA Is Not Prepared
Citizens could be on their own this hurricane season.
www.theatlantic.com
June 3, 2025 at 11:06 PM