ARLA/CLUSTER: Associação de Radioamadores das Filipinas ativou comunicações de emergencia em 7095kHz

[João Costa > CT1FBF]

Earthquake hits the Philippines

The Philippine Amateur Radio Association (PARA) has activated its Ham
Emergency Radio Operators in emergency communications using the
frequency of 7.095 MHz.

It did so almost immediately on receiving news that a 7.2 Magnitude
earthquake occurred in the Bohol Province, causing numerous casualties
and damage.

Pictures from the scene show damaged buildings, blocked roads and a
look of bewilderment on many faces.

Roberto Jose C. Vicencio DU1VHY said all radio amateurs are asked to
keep the 40m frequency clear. The assessment of damage and other
relief work is continuing.

Various reports put the death toll up to 20 and many injured when the
earthquake struck today near a key tourist area. It was followed by
two aftershocks, each measuring more than 5.0 in magnitude.

Jim Linton VK3PC
Chairman IARU Region 3 Disaster Communications Committee