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Ham radio operators provide serious public service

The News Courier in Athens, Alabama reports on the Limestone Amateur
Radio Emergency Services team

Lora Scripps writes that radio amateurs are part of the ears and
voices that help protect residents during severe storms. Hams assist
and provide communications during times of trouble and help prevent
issues that cause trouble.

LARES works with the Limestone County Emergency Management Agency and
the National Weather Service (SKYWARN) to provide real-time, severe
weather data and communications in storm-damaged areas.

Operators set up at the EMA office and provide contact with a local
network, which includes the Limestone County Sheriff’s Department,
Athens Police, ambulance, fire departments and others. During severe
weather ham operators typically know of warnings before they are
issued to the general public.

LARES also has assisted many local organizations by providing
communications during bike rides, fun runs, the annual Christmas
Parade and other events.

Read the full story at
http://www.enewscourier.com/x787207263/Limestone-amateur-radio-operators-provide-serious-public-service

Limestone Amateur Radio Emergency Services (LARES)
http://www.n4sev.org/