Amateur Radio volunteers sought in Greater New York City area
Amateur Radio volunteers sought in Greater New York City area
September 14, 2001 -- ARES is seeking additional volunteers from the Greater New York City area--including Eastern New York and Connecticut--to assist in supporting the World Trade Center disaster relief and recovery effort. ARES is assisting the American Red Cross and emergency management officials. New York City-Long Island Section Emergency Coordinator Tom Carrubba says volunteers must have a VHF (2-meter) or, preferably, a VHF/UHF (2-meter/70-cm) mobile radio, power supply, and mobile gain antenna. This is a change from previous requirements. Carrubba says hand-helds have not been sufficient to deal with the difficult operating conditions. Amateurs are working two 12-hour shifts per day, 8 AM to 8 PM and 8 PM to 8 AM, "plus or minus three or four hours, mostly plus," Carrubba said. This schedule is subject to change at any time. All volunteers must report to American Red Cross Headquarters for credentials and assignments. You must use public transportation to ARC HQ because of limited vehicle access; there is no parking in that area. Amateurs with the necessary equipment and willing and available to volunteer should contact Carrubba to get on a schedule. Those responding should indicate availability. Contact Tom Carrubba, KA2D, via e-mail, ka2d@arrl.net, or call 631-422-9594. Carrubba has asked potential out-of-region volunteers to "stand by until we can provide for your safety and comfort." New York City District Emergency Coordinator Charles Hargrove, N2NOV, has expressed his appreciation to the amateur community. "Thank you for all the support and well wishes," he said. "This is a difficult time for all of us. We appreciate all the amateurs who have volunteered their time and equipment." Manhattan EC John Kiernan, KE2UN, echoed Hargrove's remarks.
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