By Marta Yamamoto For the Times
BRENTWOOD — When a major disaster occurs, be it fire, earthquake or something else, neighborhoods could be cut off from rescue services and need to take care of themselves. Those trained in emergency and disaster communications have better odds of coming through the crisis.
And while today’s cell technology seems ever powerful, during disaster situations telephones and cellphones may be down or overloaded. Ham radios, using a technology that has been around for more than 100 years, could well be the best source for clear, prompt communication.
On Thursday, Sept. 10, Salvation Army SATERN Training Chairman Chuck Graham will conduct a presentation at Brentwood Neighborhood Church encouraging residents to train to become ham radio operators and organize into groups that could be effective in times of emergency or disaster. SATERN stands for Salvation Army Team Emergency Radio Network…..
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