Hi. I'm looking to purchase a set of FRS/GMRS radios for emergency use. Does anyone have any recommendation on what to get? I am willing to get the GMRS...
This is the DCERN monthly announcement. Remember -- once a month, check that your FRS or GMRS radio is charged and you have working batteries. Be sure to tell...
My name is Jared, originally from Los Angeles, went to school in Pittsburgh, PA and now going to school in DC. Experience as a Firefighter, EMT, ER-Tech,...
I recently posted a video <http://tinyurl.com/2sxke5> about DCERN's value as a model for emergency communications on YouTube as part of my "21st-century...
Hi. I'm Boston-based homeland security and disaster consultant, concentrating on innovative ways to enable the public to be full partners in homeland security...
Dear DCERN Listserv Members, While it's wonderful to have an active listserv with a subject focus, we've long thought there was a need for a city-wide...
The following two news items appeared in the Providence (RI) Journal and Newport (RI) Daily News newspapers discussing the 30 Sept 2006 FRS test which was...
The July 8th drill is postponed, probably until September. As you might expect, a Saturday in July is not the best day to gather a large number of people, and...
Everyone, DCERN and NationalSOS are doing a Washington, DC area test on Saturday, July 8th. I've attached a copy of the press release that NationalSOS used to...
As part of the effort to remind people that the DC Emergency Radio Network is always available as a way to communicate in an emergency, we now have DCERN...
The DC Emergency Radio Network is looking for volunteer Communications Specialists. DCERN Communications Specialists are volunteers with FRS or GMRS radios who...
Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the DCERN group. File : /DCERN flyer.pdf ...
Greetings, I am a member of the DCERN email listserv. However, I don't know what is what. Do I need a special radio? If so, how do I get one? Thank you. ...
Dear DCERN members, I am pleased to announce that the DC Emergency Radio Network will be merging into the National SOS Radio Network, www.nationalsos.com The...
Greetings DCERNers! Here are a couple of links to sites you may find interesting. The first link is to the National SOS Radio Network web site. They state: ...
Greetings DCERNers! I recently discovered a "Dummies" book that seems appropriate for members of this group. It's titled "Two-Way Radios & Scanners for ...
The DC Emergency Preparedness Coalition (DCEPC) Presents a Family Disaster Plan Training Workshop Tuesday, October 25, 2005, 7:00pm 2nd District Police Station...
I thought that DCERN list members would be interested in this workshop on emergency preparedness that's taking place in Cleveland Park next Monday. --Bill...
What happened in aftermath of hurricane Katrina reminds us that in a disaster emergency plans can fall apart quickly. The complete destruction of all forms of...
I wanted to give people on this list a chance to consider attending a workshop my mapping group is sponsoring. It's in DC on U street NW and the cost is...
This is the DCERN monthly announcement. Remember -- once a month, check that your FRS or GMRS radio is charged or you have working batteries. Be sure to tell...
In addition to the DCERN list I moderate my neighborhood e-list, the Cleveland Park Listserv, www.cleveland-park.com. A short while ago, I created an...
Two more Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) clases are being offered soon, one right in our neighborhood. Also, a DC Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) ...
The following announcements RE: Howard County Maryland Disaster Volunteer Opportunities are relayed as a service of the Metro Area Emergency Preparedness ...
G'Day Folks -- Item 1: Emergency Drinking Water Several news reports on the consequences of Hurricane Charlie have noted how large numbers victims found ...
The following information is forwarded as a service of the Howard County Emergency Preparedness Forum. See note at the conclusion of this message. *****...
G'Day Folks -- If you haven't already received this information from other sources, here are some links for Florida Disaster Relief -- 1. Florida Division of...