ARLA/CLUSTER: Radioamadores americanos respondem às catrastroficas inundações no Estado de Louisiana

[João Costa > CT1FBF]

Radio hams respond to Louisiana flooding catastrophe

The ARRL reports Amateur Radio volunteers are responding to help, after
flooding of historic proportions struck parts of Louisiana and Mississippi
over the weekend in the wake of torrential rainfall

States of emergency have been declared in both states, and the federal
government has declared Louisiana a major disaster area.
Louisiana Section Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES®) has activated and
put out a call for volunteers, though Amateurs should not self-deploy to
the affected area.

Thousands of residents in the affected areas have been displaced, many to
Red Cross shelters, and rescue operations continue for those caught in the
catastrophe. At least 6 people have died. Roads, including parts of
Interstates 10 and 12, have closed, stranding many motorists. At least one
cell network was reported to be down, but most conventional communication
modes remain working.

Primary operating frequencies at this time are 444.950 MHz (107.2 Hz),
146.940 MHz (107.2 Hz), and 146.790 MHz (107.2 Hz). Louisiana ARES HF
Frequencies now designated for use are 7.255 MHz and 3.873 MHz LSB. Digital
operation is on 3.595MHz. These frequencies should be kept clear of
non-emergency traffic. More repeaters may need to be designated, and the
frequencies will be posted when they become available.

Read the full ARRL story at
http://www.arrl.org/news/amateur-radio-volunteers-responding-to-louisiana-flooding-catastrophe
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