As you are aware, there is a Category 4 hurricane approaching the Gulf of Mexico. At the present time, Dean is predicted to hit south of the Texas/Mexico border but that could change.

The ARES organization has been asked by Harris County EOC and the City of Houston for operators. The City of Houston (Houston Emergency Center) is looking for a team of 4-6 operators to ride the storm out. You will be fed and housed at the Houston Emergency Center (N. Shepherd and Donovan). If you are interested in becoming part of this team, please contact me at the number listed below OR send me an email (n5lyg@n5lyg.org). Before you commit, please make sure your personal needs are taken care of.

This is what it's all about:

Recognition and enhancement of the value of the amateur service to the public as a voluntary noncommercial communication service, particularly with respect to providing emergency communications.

Bill Rimmer, N5LYG
281.733.0705 (cell)
www.n5lyg.org

Labels: Hurricane Dean 2007