New Nationwide Public Emergency Communications Network Launched

[David Farber <dave () farber net>]

I remember cb radio and channel 9 which ended up with idiots playing  
music to jam it djf


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From: Esther Dyson <edyson () edventure com>
Date: May 6, 2006 9:01:01 AM EDT
To: dave () farber net
Subject: Fwd: New Nationwide Public Emergency Communications Network  
Launched

passing this along. I do not know this organization.

Esther


> From: "Martin Brooks" <mbrooks () bridgepr com>
> Subject: New  Nationwide Public Emergency Communications Network  
> Launched
> Date: Fri, 05 May 2006 19:58:22 -0700
>
> Dear Esther              ,
>
> Please see announcement below.
>
> If you have questions, please contact -- Eric Knight,  
> NationalSOS.com, 860-673-2502,
> inquiry () nationalsos com
>
> ====================================================================== 
> ==================
>
>
> Emergency Volunteer Organizations Participate in New  Public  
> Emergency Communications
> Network
>
> -- "National SOS" based on the millions of FRS (Family Radio  
> Service) and GMRS
> (General Mobile Radio Service) radios already in use for camping,  
> boating, hiking,
> etc. -- and the nationwide network of 700,000 ham radio operators  
> and 70,000
> licensed GMRS users --
>
> May 5, 2006 -- The Midland Radio Corporation, REACT International,  
> the DC Emergency
> Radio Network, and NationalSOS.com have jointly announced their  
> support for the
> National SOS Radio Network -- www.NationalSOS.com -- a free  
> communications network
> based on the estimated 100 million FRS-compatible radios already in  
> the hands
> of the public... and growing by up to 12 million radios per year.
>
> In the aftermath of disasters like Hurricane Katrina, Midwest  
> tornadoes, Texas
> and California wildfires, and widespread spring flooding, it has  
> become clear
> that a major contributing factor to the tragic loss of life was the  
> breakdown
> of traditional telephone and communication systems. When  
> electricity, telephone
> and cell phone services fail, people are unable to let rescuers  
> know of their
> emergency situations. Deaths in the California wildfires of 2003  
> and Hurricane
> Katrina in 2005 are tragic examples of what can happen when people  
> have no way
> to call for help.
>
> The simple, instant, and virtually zero-cost solution: A "National  
> SOS" public
> emergency network -- www.NationalSOS.com. This free public network  
> connects the
> estimated 100 million Family Radio Service (FRS) and FRS / GMRS  
> (General Mobile
> Radio Service) combination radios already in use by the public with  
> 700,000 amateur
> "ham" radio operators -- people renowned and prepared for emergency  
> communications
> -- plus over 70,000 licensed GMRS radio users who are also  
> proficient emergency
> communicators.
>
> This free public network connects the estimated 100 million Family  
> Radio Service
> (FRS) and GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) radios already in use  
> by the public
> with 700,000 amateur Ham radio operators -- people renowned and  
> prepared for
> emergency communications.
>
> FRS radios used under FRS regulations don't require a radio  
> operator license,
> can be used by anyone of any age, and are available for as little  
> as $10 - $30
> at many major retailers and online stores.
>
> The National SOS initiative recommends that the public use FRS  
> Channel 1 as a
> primary emergency-communications channel. Channel 1 is easy to  
> remember and has
> previously been endorsed by radio manufacturers and by REACT  
> International. During
> a crisis, Ham Radio, GMRS and scanner operators can monitor FRS  
> Channel 1 by
> listening to 462.5625 MHz. When a cry for help is received from an  
> FRS radio,
> emergency responders can be notified.
>
> Eric Knight, a ham-radio veteran and developer of  
> www.NationalSOS.com said, "We
> are honored to be teaming up with three fantastic organizations in  
> the field
> of communications." Knight continued, "Midland Radio  
> www.midlandradio.com is
> a long-time pioneer in innovative radio technology. REACT  
> International, Inc.
> www.REACTintl.org has been at the forefront of an all-citizen  
> emergency communications
> network for nearly 50 years and introduced FRS radio as an  
> important public communications
> tool in 2000. And the DC Emergency Radio Network, DCERN,  
> www.dcradio.org is a
> brilliant example of using FRS radios to connect people and  
> neighborhoods in
> an emergency."
>
> Chris Oehlert, Marketing Communications Manager for Midland Radio,  
> said in regards
> to the National SOS Radio Network, "Midland is pleased to support  
> such an important
> effort. The importance of communication cannot be over emphasized,  
> particularly
> in times of crisis." Oehlert continued, "Midland 2-way radios  
> provide a reliable,
> inexpensive means of communication -- even in situations where  
> other technologies
> are disabled."
>
> Since 1962, REACT -- Radio Emergency Associated Communications  
> Teams -- has led
> major efforts in emergency communications and disaster-preparedness  
> programs.
> Ed Greany, Executive Vice-president of REACT International, Inc.,  
> said, "REACT
> is pleased to lend support and encourage radio users of the Family  
> Radio Service
> (FRS) and the General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) to this important  
> project."
> Greany added, "Both FRS and GMRS radios have already proven their  
> importance
> and effective use in disaster communications in recent California  
> wildfires."
>
> Bill Adler, the founder of the DC Emergency Radio Network, DCERN,  
> said, "It's
> my vision to see that every household in American has an FRS or  
> GMRS radio. As
> we've learned from 9/11, Hurricane Katrina, and other disasters,  
> without communications
> nothing else operates effectively." Adler continued, "I envision a  
> national network
> of ordinary Americans with FRS and GMRS radios who can relay  
> information in an
> emergency. When a natural or manmade disaster strikes, the only  
> good communications
> system is one that will actually work. The idea behind this new  
> emergency network
> is to have a simple, reliable communications system that doesn't  
> depend on electricity
> or standing cell phone towers -- and that anyone of any age can use."
>
> For more details regarding the National SOS Radio Network, please  
> visit: www.NationalSOS.com.
>
>
> Contacts:
>
> Eric Knight
> Founder
> NationalSOS.com
> 860-673-2502
>
> Ed Greany
> Executive Vice-President
> REACT International, Inc
> 301-316-2900
>
> Bill Adler
> Founder
> DCERN
> 202-986-9275
>
> Chris Oehlert
> Marketing Communications Manager
> Midland Radio Corporation
> 816-241-8500, Ext. 245



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