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Russell C. Coile
Emergency Support Function #2: Communications And Amateur Radio
Amateur radio is included in Emergency Support Function #2
Communications. The primary agency for ESF #2 is the National
Communications System. The National Communications System signed a
Memorandum of Understanding with the American Radio Relay League on
June 2, 1983.
The purpose of this communications function as stated in ESF#2 I.
Introduction A. Purpose is: `The purpose of this Emergency Support Function
(ESF) is to assure the provision of Federal telecommunications support to
Federal, State, and local response efforts following a Presidentially declared
emergency, major disaster, extraordinary situation and other emergencies
under the Federal Response Plan. This ESF supplements the provisions
of the National Plan for Telecommunications Support in Non-Wartime
Emergencies, Hereafter referred to as the National Telecommunications
Support Plan (NTSP).'
ESF#2 VI. Resource Requirements B. Support for Field Activities
states:
`Amateur Radio networks /systems may provide daily and emergency
public service communications during emergencies and major disasters.
The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) sponsors the combined facilities
of the Amateur Radio Emergency Services (ARES) and the National Traffi c
System (NTS), and recognizes the Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Services
(RACES) and the Military Affi liate Radio System (MARS). Other licensed
amateur activities and Personal Service Radio (PSR) groups also provide
public communications during emergencies and major disasters.Members
of the Radio Emergency Associated Communication Team (REACT) perform
similar services utilizing Citizen Band radio equipment.'
Emergency support function #6 mass care and amateur radio
Amateur radio provides communications support to the American
Red Cross, the primary agency for Emergency Support Function #6 Mass
Care. The American Radio Relay League and the American Red Cross have
had cooperative statements of understanding since 1940. The current
Statement of Understanding is dated July 13, 1982.
Summary :
Other licensed amateur activities and Personal Service Radio (PSR) groups also provide public communications during emergencies and major disasters.Members of the Radio Emergency Associated Communication Team (REACT) perform similar services utilizing Citizen Band radio equipment.' Emergency support function #6 mass care and amateur radio Amateur radio provides communications support to the American Red Cross, the primary agency for Emergency Support Function #6 Mass Care.
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