This is the 11am advisory for hurricane Irma. The track has not shifted very much in the last 12 hours. This has the potential to be a dangerous storm. Everyone should be prepared with go kits and supplies. — Karl Martin KG4HBN Emergency Coordinator Volusia Amateur Radio Emergency Service kg4hbn@gmail.com P/T 386-756-9861 volusiaares.org
The frequency list sheet has been updated with a new simplex frequency. It was updated tonight. (9/6/17). This sheet lists all primary and secondary frequencies used. We suggest you put the frequencies in your radio’s memory in the same order listed. This way if someone needs to use a radio everyone will know what memory channel to go. https://www.volusiaares.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/VARES-freq-list-9-6-17.pdf
For the past 12 hours Irma has been classified as a category 5 hurricane. It currently has winds of 185 MPH. In the event Irma makes landfall in Florida you should start your preparations and planing. For ARES to plan for this event we need to know who would like to volunteer. You do not have to deploy. Contact VARES and we can see where you can help. Events like … Read more
Karl KG4HBN EC Volusia ARES kg4hbn@gmail.com 386-756-9861
This is the latest report on hurricane Irma by Volusia County Emergency Management and National hurricane Center as of 6pm. VCEM is monitoring Irma. They have been in conference calls twice a day with the NWS, NHC and FDEM. They will keep everyone up to date as things change. From the NHC — — Karl Martin KG4HBN Emergency Coordinator Volusia Amateur Radio Emergency Service kg4hbn@gmail.com P/T 386-756-9861 volusiaares.org
ARES & VCEM is monitoring Irma closely but it is not expected to effect Florida during the next five days. Be ready in the case VARES is activated and asked to support shelter. You can find all the forms, procedures and lists of important locations and number at Volusiaares.org then click Resources. If you ever have questions or concerns you can join the yahoo group or Facebookto discuss topics with … Read more
From Steve Szabo WB4OMM ARRL NFL Section Manager Hi folks, If you are not aware, Hurricane Harvey (Category 3/4) is going to make landfall on the SE Texas coast tonight – a reminder to be aware, and make sure YOU and YOUR FAMILY are prepped during this Hurricane Season. I encourage you to monitor the Hurricane Net and any other nets that have Hurricane related information – and NWS, NHC, … Read more